While trekking in Nepal makes for an unforgettable adventure, there are plenty of other activities here that will get your adrenaline pumping. Most of the country’s adventure sports can be found in the lakeside city of Pokhara, just a half-day’s drive from Kathmandu. It’s here that you can hit the water on an inflatable raft; take to the skies in a small plane or helicopter; or leap from a tall tower during a thrilling bungee jump. There are endless ways to enjoy Nepal’s high-octane adventures in Pokhara; here are just a few of the best:
Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned veteran, whitewater rafting in Nepal is one of the best adventure sports in the country. Hitting the swirling rapids of the Kali Gandaki, Marsyangdi, Seti, or Trishuli river in the company of an experienced guide will deliver the perfect combination of scenic sightseeing and unforgettable thrills. Most river routes can also be conquered in a sturdy kayak, and whitewater adventures in Nepal can be as short as just two hours or longer than one full week—the only limit is your own appetite for adventure.
Imagine strapping yourself into a glider and allowing a warm thermal current of air to lift you away and carry you out and over the scenic Phewa Lake in a setting of spectacular alpine beauty. Here in Pokhara, you can join an experienced guide and enjoy this paragliding experience to its fullest. Of course, the skies of Pokhara are also dotted with the colorful forms of microlight, or ultralight, aircraft: equipped with a sail and small engine, these lightweight two-seater craft will allow you to earn a bird’s-eye view of iconic Pokhara landmarks like the Pumdikot Shiva statue and World Peace Pagoda. It’s also possible to experience the ultimate adventure in the skies of Nepal: skydiving. Best of all, no previous experience is necessary.
Of course, if you’d like to earn fantastic aerial views of the Himalayas in a slightly more leisurely fashion, we can also help you to book scenic mountain flights and helicopter tours of Nepal. While these unforgettable flights can certainly be enjoyed in Pokhara and the Annapurna mountains, you can also take to the skies over the Khumbu to enjoy a front-row view of Mount Everest. Wherever you choose to fly, you’ll be rewarded with stupendous views of the world’s highest mountains from a unique perspective that was—until now—reserved strictly for the Himalayan griffons and alpine choughs that soar amongst these sacred peaks.
Finally, no adventure-oriented trip to Nepal would be complete without the chance to bungee jump in the scenic surrounds of Pokhara or even in the foothills near Kathmandu. Most of the country’s most popular operators allow you to jump from between 100 and 200 meters in height, plunging towards the earth in a death-defying arc that you’ll remember for the rest of your days. For an extra thrill, some bungee jumping spots can also be combined with a canyon swing or tandem swing.
Adventure sports have a long and storied history here in Nepal, with the first bungee jumping spot established at the turn of the century. Nepal also has the world's second highest commercial bunjee jump at Khusma above the Kali Gandaki River. Today, there are more opportunities to enjoy high-adrenaline adventures than ever before—and we would be delighted to help you unlock them.
