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Bungy Jumping
 The ultimate thrill of a bungy jump can be experienced in Nepal
at one of the best sites in the world. Nepal’s bungy jumping
site is situated 160 meters over the wild river Bhote Koshi. The
site is located close to the Nepal-Tibet border at Barabise and
is a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu. A package deal includes
the jump, bus ride to the site, and even meals. Accommodation
and other facilities are available in Barabise.
The jump site was designed by one of the New Zealand’s leading
bungy consultants and has been staffed and operated by some of
the most experienced western jump masters in the business,
working to exacting international standards to guarantee your
safety.
Bungy takes place on a 166 meter wide steel suspension bridge.
Swiss designed specially for bungy jumping with a 4x safety
factor, the bridge has a loading factor of 250 kg per running
meter. This means that the bridge can hold 250*166=41500 kg or
41.5 tonnes. And those are Swiss measurements. Over 6000 meter
of steel wire was used to build the bridge that joins two sides
of a beautiful valley.
Paragliding
 Paragliding is relatively new adventure sport in
Nepal, and can be truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for
adventure seekers. We experience unparalleled scenic grandeur
sharing airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, and
kites, while floating over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes
and jungles, with a fantastic view of majestic Himalayas. For
the last three years this activity has been in operation in
Pokhara, and it now is an internationally recognized destination
for free flight enthusiasts.
Best time to fly: Gliding is a weather dependent sport and the
flying season in Nepal commences from November through February,
the best month being November and December. The topography and
climate of Nepal also make it an ideal destinations for all
levels of pilots- subtropical conditions provide plenty of
thermal and combined with the long valleys common in Nepal, they
produce perfect “cloud streets’ ideal for par gliders, inviting
them to fly along with ‘sky highway’. The local climate,
controlled by numerous lakes in the Pokhara valley, is unique,
which makes it even better for the gliders.
The best site for Paragliding: The main area for flying is in
the Annapurna region, specially the Pokhara valley, situated at
the foot of the Annapurna Himalaya. There are several sites
around Phewa Lake but the most accessible and popular is
Sarnagkot. With the lake 700 m below, the mountains behind, and
the unlimited potential and out and returns, Sarangkot has now
become the most popular site for paragliding. We also find too
many other sites around the valley but all need to be walked up.
At 6000 ft, one just has to sit back with the qualified pilot
who takes on an unforgettable journey. The national open
paragliding championship is being held every year in January.
This championship sees a gathering of international and domestic
par gliders.
Ultra Light Aircraft
 Ultra Light Aircraft is the way to fulfill one's imagination by
flying in the clouds just like a bird. It is a form of free
flight which gives the rewarding experience of flying that one
rarely gets the chance to do. It is a quite and peaceful
experience without fear, floating comfortably in the clouds. It
might be lonely at the top, but the spectacular view from up
high certainly makes it all worth it. Ultra Light Aircraft
offers scenic views and the ability to enjoy the freedom of
towering above the earth and gliding through the sky with a
bird's eye view. One will fly above the meandering rivers,
wonderful valleys, ancient, culturally rich and diverse villages
and dense forests, all backed by the Himalayan mountain range.
Mt. Everest Flight
 Airlines in Nepal offer an hour-long spectacular mountain
flight. You take off from Kathmandu airport early in the early
morning for an hour's worth of spectacular mountain scenery. As
the aircraft lifts up and heads towards the east, passengers
don't have to wait too long to see what's in store for them.. As
the plane moves along, the mountains come closer and closer.
Although much has already been written about Mt. Everest, but
the passengers during a mountain flight can see the highest
mountain on earth in front of their eyes. They will fly above
the mighty Himalaya! It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity
to witness a panoramic view of these natural wonders. A trip to
Nepal must include this wonderful experience. The one-hour
mountain flight is one of the most spectacular journeys that you
will ever take. |
