Adventure activities in Nepal: the complete guide
Nepal's extreme geography, from jungle at about 60 m to the highest summits on Earth, packed into a narrow strip of land, makes it one of the world's great adventure destinations. Beyond trekking and climbing, you can raft glacial rivers, fly over lakes, leap into gorges and ride some of Asia's most spectacular roads.
On the water
Rafting and kayaking on the Trishuli, Bhote Koshi, Seti and Sun Koshi, and canyoning down waterfalls at Jalbire and in the Bhote Koshi valley.
In the air
- Paragliding from Sarangkot above Phewa Lake.
- Zip flying on the ZipFlyer, from Sarangkot to Hemja.
- Hot air balloon flights over Pokhara.
- Skydiving over Pokhara and near Everest, on scheduled dates.
- Bungee jumping 160 m over the Bhote Koshi.
On land
- Mountain biking on valley rims and Mustang trails.
- Motorbike tours up the Kali Gandaki.
- Day hiking and camping.
- Cave exploration in Pokhara, Bandipur and beyond.
Where to base yourself
Pokhara is the centre for air sports, caves and gentle rivers; the Bhote Koshi valley, about three hours from Kathmandu, is the place for bungee, big rapids and canyoning.
Safety
- Use licensed operators with qualified guides and good equipment.
- Check that your travel insurance covers the activity.
- Avoid rivers and canyons during the monsoon, when water is high.
- Follow weight, age and health limits.
Best time
October–December and March–May are best for most activities.
Contact us to combine several adventures in one trip.