OPTIONAL
TOURS
Nepal provides various opportunity too see
its people, language, culture, tradition and
its natural beauty. Not only the rafting,
expedition, excursion and trekking- but also
here are numbers of ways to explore the real
Nepal.
If you don't have enough time to go for long
package tour or if your are physically unfit
for such long package tour or if you are free
and wandering what to do more- then the below
given recommended optional tours will definitely
help you to make your visit to Nepal a memorable
one.
EVEREST
MOUNTAIN FLIGHT
(Glacier, massif of rocks and ice from the
airplane window)
It
is said that if you are in Rome and don't
see Pyramid- your visit to Rome is incomplete;
If you don't see Taj Mahal while you are in
India- again your visit to India is incomplete.
Likewise, if you don't go for the Everest
mountain flight while you are in Nepal- then
your visit to Nepal becomes meaningless.
For the traveler who is unable to make a
trekking trip to the mountains either because
of lack of time or physical fitness, there
are mountain flights to stimulate the experience.
The one hour flight takes you within camera
range of some of the highest peaks in the
world, cruising this close to the awe-inspiring
massifs of rock and ice, is an out -of- this
earth experience. The aircraft takes off and
heads eastward and almost immediately, the
peaks come into view. You can see uncountable
mountain peaks that are above 6000 meter.
Finally, there is Mount Everest (8,848m),
called 'Sagarmatha' by the Nepalis and 'Chomolungma'
by the Tibetans. Above all, it is gives a
different feeling- a thrilling excitement
as one comes face to face with the world's
tallest and most enigmatic of mountains "
The Everest".
PARAGLIDING
"Fly above the sky with eagles as a guide".
Paragliding
in this Himalayan country can be a truly wonderful
and fulfilling experience unparalleled scenic
grandeur as you share airspace with Himalayan
griffin vultures, eagles, kites, while floating
over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes
and jungles with the a fantastic view of the
majestic Himalayas.
Paragliding is a relatively new adventure
sport in Nepal. The last three years have
seen the activity flourish in Pokhara. The
flight takes off from the top of Sarangkot
hill and lands on the coast of lake Phewa.
For the free flight enthusiasts, it is really
a wonderful trip while you are in Pokhara.
ULTRA
LIGHT AIRCRAFT
(A winged motorbike above the sky)
For
those who wish they could fly like birds,
this flight is a must. Leave your woes behind
on earth, soar to heights, bathe in the clouds,
reach out for the mountains and kiss the azure
sky. It might be lonely at the top, but the
spectacular view from high up there certainly
makes up for everything. You forget yourself
for some moments.
This Ultralight aircraft was introduced in
Nepal in 1996, and the operator has been offering
sight seeing tours in Pokhara valley. The
choice of Pokhara for ultra- light aircraft
is appropriate chiefly because of the proximity
of the mountains, and the scenic lakes.
BUNGY
JUMP
(Wild jump from the high bridge)
The
sport has finally found a natural home in
the highest mountain range in the world. The
ultimate thrill of the bungy jump can now
be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the site
in the world.
Nepal's first bungy jumping site is situated
160 m over the wild Bhote Koshi river, and
localated close to the Nepal- Tibet border,
a three hours bus ride from Kathmandu. A jump
can be arranged in arrival in Kathmandu. The
jump, at 160m, was desined by one of Newzerland's
leading bungy consultants, and is operated
by some of the most experienced jump-masters
in the business. It's mishap- proof. The agency
takes safety very, very seriously!
HIKING
AROUND POKHARA
There
are several hiking routes but basically we
recommend three routes; Sarangkot, Foksing
and Peace Pgoda. Sarangkot is to the north
of Pokhara city. It gives fantastic view of
the lake, city and Annapurna range. The view
form world peace pagoda is more beautiful.
And, the Foksing hike also gives a panoramic
mountain view from Ganesh himal from east
to Nilgiri to the south. All the three hiking
spots take about three hours to complete.
These trails are the most remarkable hiking
trails in Pokhra. All the spots are close
nearby however the excitement differs.