Mountain
Flight
For those who are restricted by time or other considerations from going
trekking in the, there are mountain flights that offer a panoramic encounter
with the highest peaks on earth. The plane departs from Kathmandu and
flies alongside the Himalaya to give you eye-level view of the snow peaks
and then bring you back in one hour. You will see Shisa Pangma (8013),
Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Choba Bhamre (5933m), Gauri Shankar (7134m ), Melungtse
(7023m), Numbur 6956m, Karyolung 6511m, Cho Oyu ( 8201m), Gyachungkang
( 7952m), Punor ( 7161m), Nuptse ( 7855m) and the Everest ( 8848m).
The mountain flights are operated by various domestic airlines of Nepal
with their Beech crafts, Dorniers, Avro, SAAB, EMB and ATR-42.
Ultimate Bungy at The Last Resort
Nepal may be the most spectacular Bungy Jump on the
Planet. This remarkable 500ft (160m) drop into the Bhoti Kosi River gorge
on the Nepal/Tibet border may also be the greatest Bungy jump length in
the world.
It is about 3 hours drive from Kathmandu to Bhote Koshi River Gorge.
Cable car ride to the
shrine of Manakamana
Goddess Manakamana has since long the reputation as "
The wish fulfilling goddess". Thousands of devotees visit the shrine
with a strong belief that the goddess will fulfill their wishes.
The shrine is located 6 kilometers north of Mugling on the Kathmandu-Pokhara
Highway. This is situated on a prominent ridge (1302m) overlooking the
river valleys of Trishuli to the south and Marshyangdi to the west. From
here one can see deep valleys, terraced fields and the snow range of Manaslu-Himalchuli
and the Annapurna Himal. The spectacular views are truly worth the trip.
The cable cars cover the 2.8-km stretch from Sheres along the highway
right up to the temple in less than 10 minutes. Each car has capacity
of 6 passengers.
If you are taking journey to Chitwan or Pokhara, you
can just stop in Kuringhat to take this.
Paragliding
Paragliding in Nepal amongst the grandest scenery on earth is an inspiring
experience. You will float over mystery-shrouded monasteries, ancient
palaces, legendary lakes, raging rivers, exotic jungle and villages forgotten
by time.
We can offer you various paragliding trips such as -Tandem Flying, Annapurna
Panorama flights, Parahawking, Falconry courses extra with base in Pokhara.
For more information, please write us.
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