| Nepal is quickly becoming one of the biggest | | | | international standard. A great way to spend a |
| adventure playgrounds in Asia. Many people travel | | | | morning in Pokhara. |
| here to discover more about the mysterious | | | | Canyonning |
| Himalaya and the beautiful culture it has to offer but | | | | Canyonning is quite a new sport to Nepal, and I must |
| more recently adrenaline junkies have been travelling | | | | admit when I first got there I’d never heard of |
| to this enchanting country to get their next kick. And | | | | it before! Basically it is the sport of travelling down |
| who can blame them; with so many sports on offer | | | | canyons using a variety of techniques such as |
| and the stunning scenery, where better to go than | | | | walking, scrambling, climbing, abseiling and swimming. |
| Nepal. | | | | It is one sport that will get you completely off the |
| Listed below are a few of the action adventures | | | | beaten track but does require quite a good level of |
| you can expect to find in this surprising country… | | | | fitness. There are several sites in Nepal where |
| | | | | canyonning is available. |
| Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking | | | | Rock Climbing |
| Nepal has some of the best whitewater in the world, | | | | With endless mountains in this country, it’s not |
| with rivers ready for first timers or experienced | | | | really that surprising that you’ll find some great |
| paddlers. Trips range from one or two days to two | | | | places to go climbing. And you don’t have to go |
| week expeditions, often paired with some trekking | | | | that far to find them, even within Kathmandu there |
| to get to the remote rivers offering a whole new | | | | are some great little spots (have a look at Narajun |
| experience. Depending on how daring your feeling, | | | | forest for example). There are courses for beginners |
| Nepal has rivers that will make anyone’s heart | | | | or advanced climbers. It’s a great way to fill in |
| beat a little bit faster! | | | | your spare days in Kathmandu and get away from all |
| Paragliding | | | | the traffic. |
| Where better to go paragliding than Pokhara with a | | | | Mountain Biking |
| breath taking view of the Annapurna mountain | | | | Although trekking is still the most popular past time |
| range? After the takeoff (which believe me is the | | | | for travellers, Nepal has some of the best terrain for |
| only scary part!) you’ll be soaring in the sky with | | | | mountain biking. There are some incredible tracks and |
| eagles weaving in and out of you. Your only problem | | | | trails to be explored and you won’t be stuck in a |
| will be knowing where to look! With the mountains | | | | crowd. Depending on your fitness you can opt for a |
| glistening in the sun on one side and the Fewa Tal | | | | one day down hill tour, or if you’re up for it a |
| lake on the other with the World Peace Pagoda | | | | week’s expedition, (thighs of steel are |
| looking on at you, you won’t ever want to land! | | | | recommended for this though!). Bikes can be hired |
| Most flights are half an hour tandem, but if you have | | | | locally very cheaply, just make sure you spend that |
| more time why not learn to fly yourself? All the | | | | extra 25p and get a helmet for the day as well! |
| equipment is provided and guides are trained to an | | | | |