You might know that Nepal is blessed with nature. It is very famous for its beautiful natural destinations, cultural sites, arts, and monuments. People also travel to Nepal to explore its beauty, music, history, and many other things, but, besides these Nepal is full of adventures and thrilling activities. Every year thousands of tourists visit the country with the aim to try out the most popular adventure sports in Nepal that is famous all over the world. You can plan your next journey full of adrenaline rush with the exciting and most popular adventure sports in Nepal that would be the best experience for a lifetime. Activities from Paragliding in the air to Rafting in water, you will find yourself eager to try out all of them if you get to know about them.

Searching for the perfect adventure sports to complete your adventure thirst can be an exhausting task sometimes. Therefore we can come up with a short article about some of the major and most popular adventure sports in Nepal. We have listed some of the top adventurous sports in Nepal that might help you find thrilling activities. Check out these sports along with some detail and plan your next trip soon. 

White water rafting

Nepal, the naturally blessed country, is one of the best destinations in the world for multi-day whitewater rafting. Nepal has some of the wildest and most breathtaking rivers in the world. The mixture of beautiful mountain scenery, thrilling white water rapids, warm water, and appealing culture makes the beautiful country Nepal one of the initial destinations to choose for white water rafting. You can have a day of rafting or extend the trip where you can enjoy the camp and culture and beauty that surrounds you. 

There are various types of whitewater rafting trips that can vary accordingly to your interest and choice. If you are looking for a long day trip you can join for Sun Koshi and Karnali rafting trips where you can also enjoy the wildlife safari tour in the nearest National parks. For a short rafting trip, you can go to Trishuli and Seti for an easy experience. Trishuli River has always been famous for white water rafting which may be because of impressive gorges, exciting rapids, some easier sections, and easy accessibility from Kathmandu and Pokhara.

September to early December and March to June is considered the best time to go on a white river rafting in Nepal. During this period, the weather is mild and the water is not too cold.

Bungee jumping

What can be a more thrilling experience than jumping from a certain height? Bungee jumping is one of the most action-packed activities that give you an adrenaline rush in the whole body with your heart racing adventure junkies. As you free-fall off a suspension bridge above one of the fast-flowing rivers, we bet the adventure is something you will look forward to. As nerve-wracking and crazy as it may sound, it definitely is worth the risk and hype.

Bungee jumping has gained popularity in the last few years at a fast rate, out of all the advantageous activities in Nepal. Both locals, as well as tourists, are found to indulge in the activity to get thrilled which gives chills from head to toe. Nepal offers great views and hence, it is perfect for such activity. One of the most popular spots for bungee jumping is located in Nepal on a bridge over 160 meters at Bhote Koshi Gorge. Even the world's second-highest bungee Jump which scales a height of 228 Meters. Kushma Bungee Jump Spot is also located in Nepal. Bungee jumping is an all-around year activity but only halts during rain. Due to the dry and cool weather, the best time to go bungee jumping in Nepal is March-May and September-November.
 

Rock climbing

Rock climbing is an adventurous sport in which you will climb up or across a natural rock formation or man-made rock walls with the objective to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of the pre-defined route. The most important thing while climbing the rock is the climber's hand cause all the body force depends on the climber's hand to hold his/he own body weight in order to balance while climbing.

Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, that often tests a climber's strength, stamina, sharpness, and balance along with his/her mental control. It can be a very challenging sport and you should have proper knowledge of climbing techniques and the usage of specialized climbing equipment for the safe completion of routes. Rock climbing has been popular among tourists coming to Nepal and even among local enthusiasts. The rock climbing spot near Kathmandu valley are Nagarjun Hills and Shivapur Hills, you can enjoy rock climbing with different activities like bird watching, game watching, and also experiencing some of the last of the valley wild.

 
 Canyoning

Canyoning in Nepal is one of the most popular adventure sports and competitive activities. Canyoning cannot be missed by the adrenaline seeker and water sports enthusiasts while visiting Nepal. It is a sport of repelling down the waterfalls. You will move downwards through narrow passages of rock that have been molded by ages of rushing water from melted Himalayan snow and heavy monsoon rainfalls. During Canyoning, you will be traveling down canyons using a variety of techniques that includes walking, scrambling, climbing, cliff jumping, abseiling, and swimming. 

You can also enjoy the beauty of Himalayan Mountain caves, canyons, waterfalls, rivers, dense forests, and the rolling hills of Nepal. Canyoning is a real rush and everyone moves at their own speed. Jalbire Canyon is one of the most popular canyoning spots in Nepal and it is also known for its unparalleled beauty and great canyoning aspects. When you reach the destination you start your journey with a short hike of about 30 minutes which leads right to the middle of our favorite canyons with a variety of waterfalls with abscesses, slides and jumps abound.

Paragliding

One of the most famous adventure sports in Nepal is paragliding. Paragliding never disappoints the tourist who is looking for exciting adventure sports. You can enjoy some of the best scenery along with that you will share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, and kites, and float over villages, monasteries and temples, lakes, and jungle with the most important fantastic views of the majestic Himalayas.

Some of the places where you can enjoy paragliding are Pokhara, Godavari, Chapakharka, Kot Danda, and Fulchowki. The main area famous for paragliding is the Pokhara Valley, commanding views of three of the world's 8000m peaks. Gliding is a weather-dependent adventure sport and the flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the best months being November and December. The take-off point for these flights is Sarangkot (1592m.), which also offers prime views of Fewa Lake and mountains at sunrise and sunset (provided the skies are clear) and the landing is by the Fewa Lake. No previous experience is required as qualified pilots provide a short briefing before launching.

Ziplining

Ziplining is not a dangerous adventure sport but it is an extremely thrilling activity, especially for those people who aren't used to heights and speed. A zipline is a cable stretched in two points at different heights affixed with a pulley, where people slide under the influence of gravity for fun. Ziplining was first started in 2010 in Pokhara, now eight others have also come into existence.

Zipline facilities have grown in number and are available in various places in Nepal. It has become the most common adventure sport in Nepal as the nation has various mountains and deep gorges made by some fast-flowing rivers which can be the best place to enjoy ziplining. The place where you can enjoy thrilling adventure sport is Pokhara, Dhulikhel, Ghyampe Danda Bhaktapur, Kushma, and Chandragiri.

Ice climbing

 Nepal is famous for its severe landscape. It borders China in the north, which is very high in the Himalayas and the Mountains. The southern lowland border is India which is part tropical and subtropical. Due to multiple reasons, Nepal is famous for mountain climbing. With the pace of time, Nepal has started the very thrilling activity of Ice climbing. 

Ice climbing routes are very high and also located at various stages throughout the ridges of the Himalayas which has made it more challenging and difficult. Most of the time, new ice climbing is often featured by trekking and mountain expeditions. With the increase in altitude or elevation, there is always a constant change in the process of ice formation, which has made it exciting for new lines to open even on previously explored routes.

You will require some pretty chilly conditions for ice climbing. Few ice-climbing places are thrilling and cold as the Himalayas. You can also explore good ice routes from 4000m to 5500m, which is an altitude taller than many of the world’s highest mountains. This will also add huge adrenaline to your already exciting trip. 

Skydiving

You can get a 360-degree view of the mystically beautiful mighty mountains along with the green valleys and shimmering lakes with sky diving in Nepal, an incredible experience. Skydiving is a very new sport in Nepal which has been one more reason to come to Nepal for you if you hadn’t added it to the list. Nepal offers a spectacular 360-degree view of the Himalayas which is a very rare experience.

You can also try Everest Skydiving which is an amazingly unique experience in the world. The extreme aerial adventure is done from a plane or a chopper onto the world’s highest drop zone at Gorak Shep, Kala Patthar. You will be taking skydiving from the front of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest, and then free fall takes you past some of the world’s highest mountain peaks. If you don't want such extreme adventure, you can go to Pokhara, where you will be skydiving next to the mighty Annapurna series and the Fewa Lake below. Safety is guaranteed by experienced pilots with skydiving ratings. Skydiving can be chosen either as a solo jump or in tandem.

Mountain Biking

Did you know that mountain biking has been the fastest-growing sport in Nepal recently? In the early days, there used to be a few bikers who mostly know each other and rode together each weekend to explore the places in the country. Now, the biking scene has grown in huge numbers, everyone with the same goal of enjoying the freedom and the joy of the great ride.

 
Despite the number of bikers increasing and evolving at lightning speed, the trails for cycling have been still the same old and ancient. Some of the very recommended areas are rugged and truly wild with no easy way out while some of them are close to town offering a limitless variation on the ride. You can look out for the top 5 mountain biking destinations in Nepal. They are:

1. Kathmandu Valley
2. Pokhara to Kathmandu
3. Lower Everest Region
4. Annapurna Circuit

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Kayaking

Nepal is the ultimate destination for the whitewater playground.  It's not just about the thrill of running rapids, but also about sharing a unique river culture with good times making new friends, riverside camping, exploring authentic places, and challenging yourself with many other activities. If you are among those who love to embrace nature at its best in the heart of the Himalayas, you must Kayaking in Nepal.

Whether you are very new to river kayaking or an experienced paddler, you can take help from trained and experienced instructors who will be guiding you to make your dreams of kayaking on some of the best rivers in Nepal possible and fun. You can also kayak on the Himalayan lakes and rivers allowing you to experience the most adventurous activity in Nepal. Enjoy the diversity of our scenery, culture, and outstanding white water.

Conclusion 

You might have a bucket list of the activities you ought to do in Nepal. Nepal is the ultimate destination to fulfill your lists. Plan your dates and don't miss out on the extremely thrilling activities because when you get old you won't be remembering sitting in the office and drinking coffee. Rejoice in your moments in the future. Book your dates with Nepal Vision Treks & Expedition and experience the best.