7 Adventure Things to do in Nepal

Are you bored with the monotonous lifestyle of cities and towns? Do you want extra adventure and excitement in your life? If yes then visit Nepal. here are the top popular Adventure things to do in Nepal.

If you are adventure lovers then Nepal is a top country that can offer you a lifetime adventure experience. Nepal has excess adventure activities that vary from moderate to an extreme level. Due to diverse landscapes, environment, and geography, Nepal ranks in a higher position in the world charts for adventure and traveling.  Most of the popular things to do in Nepal are given below which are in the order which people must love..

Top 7 Adventure Things to do in Nepal

#1. Trekking in Nepal

Nepal is one of the few countries in the world, which is truly gifted by nature. Due to the large diversity in geography, Nepal is a perfect destination for trekking. You will get to experience the low land of Terai to the hilly region and finally the Himalayan region of Nepal. 

Nepal is land to 8 out of 10 highest mountains in the world, which all of them provide special and memorable trekking routes to its base camp. Trekking in Nepal ranges from a single day to a month.

While trekking in Nepal, you get to experience the unique ecosystem of the hilly and mountainous region of Nepal by following the off-beaten trails that pass across stunning villages, bridges, forests, monasteries, valleys, and glaciers, etc. Visiting remote ethnic villages offers you to explore the rich culture, tradition, and lifestyle of local people. 

Throughout the trek, you will be entertained by breathtaking views of the great Himalayas, dramatic scenery, cultural and traditional events and many more. You can check Top 5 Best Treks in Nepal if you want to know more about trekking in Nepal. 

#2. Bungee Jump in Nepal

Jumping from a high elevated bridge over the river towards the deep gorges is one of the most popular adventure sports not only International tourists but also to domestic tourists. 

There are only two sites for Bungee Jump in Nepal, one is Last Resort and another is at Pokhara. The Last Resort is the most popular one. It is a 3 hours drive from the main city of Kathmandu. The bridge is 160m above the Bhote Kosi river gorge which is the longest freefall in the world. As for the price of Bungee Jump, it costs you USD 85 per jump. 

#3. Rafting over rushing Himalayan rivers

For those who love water adventure, there is an option of rafting. Rafting is one of the most admired adventure sports in Nepal. The fast-flowing river with splashing, waving and twisting nature is enough to give you chills and adventure you wish for. As Nepal is a mountainous country, it has generated hundreds of great rivers perfect for rafting sports. Some of the most popular rivers for rafting are Trisuli, Bhote Kosi, Marsyangdi, Arun, Tamor, Sun Kosi, Seti, and Kali Gandaki. 

#4. Paragliding

Enjoy the experience of flying like a bird over the deep blue sky, amazing landscapes, breathtaking Himalayas views, lakes, etc. Paragliding over the sky of Nepal is a lifetime experience that you won’t get from other places. There will be an experienced guide with you to guide and tour you around the places from above. The views and memories gained from this adventure tour are beyond explanation. Forget all your pain and fears and just live the moment of your life on this paragliding trip. It costs will be depending on the flight duration and place where you will do.

Top places for Paragliding in Nepal are:

• Pokhara
• Kot Danda
• Godavari
• Phulchowki
• Bandipur

#5. Canoeing

Canoeing on the wild river of Nepal offers you a unique river ecosystem of Nepal along with surrounding sightseeing. You will get to see animals and birds near the river banks drinking, playing, preying, etc all in their natural habitats. On Canoe Camping, you not only paddle a canoe but also climb slippery waterfall rocks, walk around jungle, night camping, etc. 

Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, Karnali river, Pokhara, etc are the most popular destination for Canoeing in Nepal. 

#6. Jungle Safari into the wild jungle of Terai

Jungle Safari is a wild adventure tour that explores you around the dense wild jungle of Nepal on the elephant’s back or Jeep. Travelers who love nature, wild jungles, animals, forest camping, then Jungle Safari in Nepal is a perfect choice for them to enjoy the wild ecosystem of the forest. 

Chitwan Jungle Safari, Bardia Jungle Safari, and Kosi Wildlife Reserve Tour are the most popular jungle safari tours in Nepal. On this tour, you will have elephants that will tour you around the woods; and from top of the elephant’s back, you can see wild animals, birds, and vegetation of that region where some of them rare in nature. 

If you are lucky enough, you can get to see one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephants, Bengal tiger, Gangetic dolphins, blackbucks, wild buffalo, etc which are the rarest animals of Nepal. Besides that, you can have forest camping, bird watching tour, visit the remote village and many more.   

#7. Rock Climbing

Climbing over the naturally formed is newly introduced adventure sports within Kathmandu valley. There are several climbing sites in Kathmandu which are suitable for climbing both for beginners and experienced. Some of the most popular rock climbing sites in Kathmandu are as follows:

Nagarjun Rock Climbing

Nagarjun Forest Reserve lies 3 km away from the main city of Kathmandu. It takes 35 to 40 minutes to reach this site from your hotel at Thamel. At Nagarjun Forest Reserve, you can have bird watching, nature walk, etc. 

Hattiban Rock Climbing

Following the routes of Dakshinkali temple for an hour, you reach the rock climbing site of Hattiban. Rock Climbing at Hattiban is suitable for only advanced and experienced climbers only. 

Thame Rock Climbing

It resides in the Everest region at an altitude of 3,800m. There are various approaches to climb this rock at Thame. 

Besides these spots, there are Kakani and Bimal Nagar Rocking Climbing sites.