Adventure activities

Paragliding:

Paragliding in Pokhara, Nepal is an ultimate adventure activity allowing you to experience freedom of flight like a bird over stunning scenery. Sarangkot is considered one of the world’s best and safest paragliding launch sites due to favorable conditions for both flight and landing. You will witness breathtaking overhead views with majestic Himalayan peaks in the background along with lush valleys, traditional villages of Sarangkot, Pame, temples, and Fewa Lake below. Paragliding here lets you marvel at the magnetic natural beauty of the region in a simple, safe, and affordable way.
 

Paragliding in Pokhara highlights:

• World-class paragliding site in Pokhara/Sarangkot
• Stunning scenery and aerial Himalayan views
• Glide over traditional villages, and lakes, with the background filled with peaks
• Simple, safe, affordable way to marvel at natural beauty
• Launch from Sarangkot, float over Phewa Lake

 

Zipline:
 

The Pokhara zipline is very long at 1.8km and very steep, dropping 600 meters. It is one of the tallest and steepest ziplines in the world. You start near the paragliding site and get amazing views of the Himalayan mountains and forests. Strapped into a harness, you can reach speeds over 90 miles per hour as you zip downhill. This zipline offers an extreme ride that is faster than most ziplines and gives a thrilling experience with views of Machhapuchhre Peak and the Annapurna range. 

 

Key points:  

• 1.8km long, 600m vertical drop 
• Among the world's tallest and steepest ziplines
• Start near a paragliding site with nice views
• Harness yourself and zip downhill fast
• Extreme ride over 90mph with scenic views 
• Unique thrilling experience in Nepal

 

Bungee in Pokhara and Kusma:

The Pokhara bungee jump is Nepal's first and only tower bungee located just 20 minutes from the Lakeside area. At 80 feet high, adventure seekers only pay USD 50 for a thrilling plunge with views of the Himalayan mountains and rivers below.  The natural scenery surrounding this easily accessible jump site makes it popular along with other adventure sports available in Pokhara. With its convenient location and budget price, the 80 foot tower caters to those looking to check bungee jumping off their bucket list without excessive time or cost commitments.

Kusma Bungee:

Kushma Bungee Jump opened in 2020 as Nepal's tallest platform at 228 meters high. Situated on the border of Kushma and Baglung districts, it ranks as the highest bungee in Nepal. The world-class jump tower draws enthusiasts willing to pay more for next-level heights. At three times taller than Pokhara's tower, the Kushma structure lets daredevils experience falls for almost five full seconds of adrenaline rush, joining the ranks of leading global bungee attractions. Rivaled only by Zhangjiajie Bridge Bungee and Macau Tower Bungee in overall height, Kushma now holds claim as the second-highest bridge bungee on record.

Trekking in Nepal:
With eight of the world's ten tallest mountains located within its borders, Nepal is truly a hiker's and trekker's paradise. The options for treks in Nepal range from short day hikes around the Kathmandu or Pokhara Valley to multi-week treks in the Himalayas. For stunning mountain views without major climbs, hikes to Poon Hill and Mohare Danda provide panoramas of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna peaks. The more adventurous treks lead to Everest Base Camp, around the Annapurna Circuit, and to remote valleys like Upper Mustang, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga treks.

 

The trail infrastructure continues improving, but tea houses and villages still provide traditional hospitality along the way. With spectacular scenery mirroring the country's nickname "Roof of the World", Nepal delivers an unmatched hiking and trekking experience among the world's highest peaks. 

 

Hiking in Nepal:
In addition to iconic viewpoints like Poon Hill Langtang and many more, Nepal offers cultural day hikes like Australian Base Camp and Dhampus for short adventures. The Australian Camp hike near Pokhara takes you close to mountain panoramas as the reward after 3-4 hours.

Meanwhile, Dhampus presents a glimpse of traditional Gurung villages on a 2-hour trek with sweeping Annapurna vistas across the valley. Nuwakot sunrise and less traveled day hikes like Panchase near Pokhara and Nagarjuna summit outside Kathmandu mix forests and temples along peaceful routes. Whether prioritizing rich history or rare vantage points, Nepal’s diversity shines through in iconic and overlooked day treks under 10 kilometers from mountains to villages. So, there is everything for each visitor from a month-long hike to, only 4 hours trek to see the clear and close views of the mountains.

 

Rafting in Nepal:
Nepal's surging water bodies/rivers provide thrilling rafting adventures across the country, from steep Himalayan glacial flows to gentle jungle floats. Top destinations for rafting feature stunning mountain scenery or lush wildlife surroundings along churning rapids ranging from easy to extreme.

The steep Bhote Koshi plummets from Tibet while the Seti River drifts gently through jungles, offering options for all abilities. Seasonal monsoon rains intensify even more, so it is mostly closed on monsoon. With this variety of rafting intensity, Nepal offers an opportunity to everyone seeking rafting adventure from beginner to expert for the ride of a lifetime.

Different river in Nepal where rafting is done:
Lower Seti river rafting

Upper Seti river rafting

Trishuli river rafting

Marsyangdi river rafting

Kali Gandaki river rafting