Nepal offers ample opportunities to the adventure seekers and has already earned fame around the world for its best locations to carry out these activities such as mountaineering, trekking, rafting, bungy jumping, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, ice climbing and others. With the time many new adventure sports are emerging and growing faster due to the initiations made by tourism establishments here to promote this trademark globally.
Mountaineering
Mountaineering is considered the keystone activity that Nepal Offers to the climbers than any country in the world. The eight out of fourteen 8000m peaks lie in Nepal including the Mt. Everest (8848m), the highest peak in the world. Ever since, the country opened its peaks to climbers in 1949, the mountaineering activity has become the most popular trend of alluring hundreds of adventure seekers to Nepal every year. The pioneer of all, this mountaineering was the major starter of tourism in Nepal that dates back to the successful conquering of Mount Annapurna by Mourice Herzog in 1950 and the Everest by Sir Edumund Hillary and Tenzing Norgy Sherpa in 1953. since then, the record settings and glory hunt of conquering these peaks have been remarked as the most prestigious earnings and so has been the ultimate dream of any climber to attain. Mountaineering in Nepal is also considered dangerous and life threatening due to the unprecedented climatic change and other hazards led by high altitudes. The Nepal Himalaya has also remained as an inspiration from ages for people from every walk of lives varying from poets to researchers, climbers to trekkers philosophers to saints and nature lovers to adventures.
Trekking
Another popular tourism activity in Nepal is trekking. The experience of walking through Nepalese villages, learning their cultures and natural views on the way along are considered once in a life time experience. The Nepalese landscape with varying altitudes up to 5300 meters for trekking at various routes are to experience true Nepalese lifestyle of indigenous people, their culture and their habitat. Along with forests of rhododendron, isolated hamlets, small mountain villages, birds, animals, temples, monasteries, and beautiful landscapes, one can also meet the very friendly people of different ethnic groups offering a glimpse of fabulous cultures and traditions. Trekking is possible any time round the year but depends upon the place one is visiting. However, the popular seasons for trekking in Nepal are spring and autumn. During winter trekking is possible in low lands with low altitudes where as in monsoon, the rain shadow areas- north of the Himalaya like Mustang, upper Manag and Dolpo would be perfect. Nepal has government registered trekking agencies operating trekking activities with skilled and experienced human resources. The agencies also provide all the necessary gears and equipment for trekking depending upon its length and type. Short6 treks or day hike also can be done to the nearest of Kathmandu if one doesn't want to take a long trek but they might not be as adventurous as the ones done in Annapurna, Everest and Langtang areas, For those who have already been to most of the popular trekking areas, newly opened destinations such as Nar and Phu of Manag, Ghana Pokhara and Ghale Gaun of Lamjung could be the right alternatives. A permit is necessary for trekking in Nepal which can easily be received with the help of trekking agencies.
Rafting/ kayaking/ canoeing
Nepal has earned recognition worldwide for its best white water rafting, kayaking and canoeing. There are 16 rivers to choose from rafting in Nepal out of which Trishuli river (Grade3+) is considered the best. The other popular rivers used for rafting are kali Gandaki (5-5+), karnali (4-5) Bgote koshi (4-5), sun Koshi(4-5) and Marshyangdi.Rafting in kali Gandaki river takes five days which passes through intense rapids, deep remote canyons and deep gorges. Rafting in Bhote Koshi extends up to 26 km of continuous white water. wheres Marshyangdi river is a four-day of uninterrupted white water.The karnali river provides some of the most challenging rapids in the world. The Sun koshi river offers the longest rafting of almost 270 km that takes 8-10 days to complete and the most biggest and longest of all. Nepal has numbers of government registered rafting agencies that offers world class service to their customers.
Rock climbing
The other extreme sport getting new heights is Rock climbing. Rock climbing in Nepal can be done in aptly identified sites such as Nagarjun, Balaju, shivapuri and Budhanilkantha. Other than these locations, one can also enjoy rock climbing durning their trekking in remote areas such as Manang and Mustang.
Mountain Biking
the best way to explore kathmandu Valley and its outlying destination is on a mountain bike. Mountain biking is the only way to enjoy uphill and downhill of the country without spoiling its pristine environment. The sport is also considered enjoyable as well as adventurous in the surrounding valley and its vicinities. There are plenty of off roads and plain roads in Nepal to meet the widest dreams of adventurous mountain bikers. Mountain biking is specially recommended if you wish to explore urban cities on your own. Adventurous souls may plan extended trips to exotic pleaces such as Namche Bazaar, and western Nepal . One can also do the entire length of Nepal across the plains Mountain bikes are available for rent by the day or longer in many of the bicycle rental outlets in and around the city.
Bungy jumping
The ultimate thrill of a bungy jump can now be experienced in Nepal . The first of its kind, Bungy in Nepal is situated in Bhote koshi at the height of 160m. The bungy jump in Nepal is considered best due to its natural ambience and high ridges. The jump is done from and artificial bridge specially constructed to carry out the activity and done in care of specially trained jumpmasters.
Elephant Polo and jungle walk
The most renowned sport played in Nepal is the Elephant Polo. Unique in its texture, Elephant Polo tournament is played in Chitwan every two year where hundreds of people flock in to witness the game. Chitwan has already been offering a variety of activities for tourists which varies from jungle walk, nature walk, jungle safari, elephant ride and others. Royal Chitwan National Park (RCNP) offers a lifetime experience to see rare one-horned Rhinos, wild animals such as bears, Bengal tigers, deer, wild boars and more than 500 species of birds. The RCNP is also the largest wild life reserve in Nepal .
Paragliding
The history of paragliding in Nepal is not long nut it is emerging as one of the fastest growing sports in Nepal due to the suitable weather and best locations to carry out. Paragliding in Nepal is a wonderful experience to enjoy scenic beauty of terrace fields and breath taking white Himalayan ranges.
Go karting
The latest of all, karting has been lunched jult recently on the list of adventure sports in Nepal . The track almost 240 meters in length can be covered by the colorful karts numbering as much as ten. Although the sport has been recently lunched, it has become able to attract many fun lovers somehow. The venue is situated at Manamaiju in Kathmandu .