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The popular hiking hills of Nepal provides you with spectacular views of the rugged mountains clothed in ever lasting snow and the deep valleys, as well as a chance to become familiarity with the locals' lifestyles, their arts, architecture and cultural traditions. Trekking Trekking in Nepal gives you an experience that is unlikely to be found anywhere else in the world. With eight of the worlds' fourteen highest peaks including Mt. Everest , the Himalayas give Nepal the highest and densest collection of mountains on Earth. You will travel through ancient villages and experience the traditional lifestyles still practiced by the majority of Nepalese people. Trek through lush tropical jungles, arid desert landscapes and gigantic snow peaks. Peak Climbing Peak climbing is another principal attraction of Nepal . The mountains of Nepal have stood as appealing landmarks for the world's adventures since Nepal opened its doors to visitors in 1950s. Mountaineering can range from climbing the lower peaks to climbing the highest peak of the world. For the more adventurous traveler, there are 18 minor peaks open for Alpine climbing under Nepal Mountaineering Association. The climbing of these peaks is controlled under the rules & regulations formulated by this Association. Cultural Tours/ Sightseeing Nepal's vast diversity of people, rich culture & art as well as distinctive architecture renders it ideal as the most amazing & interesting destination for sightseeing. Nepal has been claimed as one of the best sightseeing destination among the tourists with all its varied language, tradition & unique hospitality of the people inhabited in the countryside. Rafting/Kayaking Rafting is inarguably the best way of exploring Arcadian Nepal. The waters offer something to everybody: from grade 5-5+ rivers with many raging white water rapids for the brave and the adventurous, to grade 2-3 rivers with a few rapids for the laid-back type. Wildlife Safari Nepal is second to Africa in respect of wildlife safari. More than 10% of Nepal 's total land area is covered by national parks and wildlife reserves. Over 30 species of large wild animals and 180 species of mammals make their home here. Rare wildlife like the Royal Bengal Tiger, one-horned rhinoceros, gharial crocodile and the snow leopard lurk in Nepal 's Jungles. The Royal Chitwan National Park is one of the richest wildlife habitats of Asia . Here you can go on elephant-back safari to view wild animals and a variety of birds. Mountain Biking Tour Mountain biking is the best way to experience the rural Nepal . It makes it possible to escape from paved roads to ride on tracks and trails to remote and rarely visited areas of the country. For an independent traveler, this is the best alternative way to avoid crowds of buses and to stop as you wish. Mountain biking gives a perfect chance to explore the Kathmandu valley's wealth of temples, Stupas and mediaeval towns. Mountain Flight For the traveler who is unable to make a trekking trip to the mountains either because of time lake of time or physical fitness, or due to sheer want of the adventure streak, there are mountain flights to simulate the experience The one hour flight takes you within camera of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice, is an out-of-this earth experience. Bungy Jump The ultimate thrill of Bunjy jumping can be experienced at Bhote koshi in Nepal. Nepal's first Bungy jumping site is situated 160m over the wild Bhote Kosi River, and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border, a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu. Paragliding Paragliding in Nepal can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure seeking. A trip will take you over some of the best scenery on earth, as you share airspace with Himalaya griffin vultures, eagles, kites and float villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. The last three years have seen the activity flourish in Pokhara and it now is an internationally recognized destination for free-flight enthusiasts Gliding as a weather depended sport and the flying season in Nepal commences from November and December. Ultralight Aircraft Ultra light aircraft take off from Pokhara and offer spectacular views of the lakes, mountains and villages. This is an ideal way to see life from a new perspective. The choice of the Pokhara Valley for ultra-light aircraft is appropriate chiefly because of the proximity of the mountains, and the scenic lakes. For those who wished they could fly like birds when growing up, this flight is view from up high certainly makes it all worth it. The flights take place from sunrise to 11 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to sunset. Canyoning Canyoning is an amazing full body and mind experience that enables you to explore some of the last forbidden places in the Himalayas. Canyoning involves abseiling, climbing, jumping, swimming and sliding down steep canyon walls and waterfalls to deep pools below, through intimate passages of contorted rock and powerful blasts of water. Pilgrimage Tours There are many pilgrimage sites in Nepal, such as-Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, Barah Chhetra, Gosainkunda ,Pathibhara, Tengboche; Manakaman, Gorkha, Lumbini, Muktinath, Halesi Mahadev, Janakpur, , Tansen, and Swargadwari, Khaptad Ashram ect. Nepal is also the Gateway to Kailash Mansarovar, the mythical abode of Lord Shiva. Pilgrimage sites of Nepal like Muktinath and Gosainkunda make popular trekking destinations. Muktinath is a pilgrimage centre for Buddhists and Hindus. |
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