When it comes to having an adventure in Nepal it is not just limited to mountaineering and Trekking which are practically synonymous with the country in the minds of travelers.  Nepal offers a multitude of outdoor adventure sports to thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies right in the backyard of the mountains. Some of the sought after adventure sports in Nepal are:

Bungee Jumping

The first bungy in Nepal was introduced and designed by one of New Zealand’s leading bungee consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jump masters in the business, At The Last Resort located along the Arniko highway. You can fall 160 metres from a suspension bridge into the Bhote Kosi River gorge. Then there is another one near Pokhara , which has a height of around 70M. Then there is a new and higher bungy being installed in Kushma, which will be soon be in operation. An exciting news for thrill seekers. We will definitely keep you posted on that one

Rafting

Nepal is blessed with an amazing diversity of rivers. Few other River Rafting in the world can match the thundering course of the rivers of Nepal originating from melted snow of the Himalaya terrain. Nepal is rated as one of the best destinations in the world for multi-day white-water rafting trips. There are numerous long stretches of clean, bouncy river flanked by sandy beaches, forested hills and rural settlements. The rivers gush through the twisted canyons, winding through calm valleys where small settlements are perched on the southern plains to merge with the sea.  Nepal is a white water enthusiast’s paradise with varieties of white water rafting adventures to tempt any type of traveler. Everything from one-day trips from Pokhara and Kathmandu suitable for beginners to 12-day rafting, trekking and kayaking multi-trips are available in Nepal. Spend your days bouncing along refreshing rivers and your nights camping on beaches under the stars.

Kayaking

Where there are white-water rapids good for rafting there are also white-water rapids good for kayaking. On many of Nepal’s rafting trips, you’ll find an even split between rafters and kayakers. But kayakers have the added benefit of being able to navigate stretches of the river that rafts cannot, so there are even more options for adventurous kayakers.

Nepal is also a great place to learn to kayak, with kayak clinics offered just a short drive from Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Canyoning

If lowering yourself backwards off a waterfall and sliding down natural water slides sounds like fun, then Nepal is a good place to be. Season dependent (with the strongest flow immediately after the monsoon and the lowest immediately before), guided canyoning trips can be arranged around Jalberi, about half-way between Kathmandu and Pokhara and on the Bhote Kosi River, northeast of Kathmandu.

Rock climbing

Rock climbing is another challenging outdoor sport for outdoor lovers. Most of the areas for rock climbing are situated toward the north of Kathmandu Valley, the vicinity of Nagarjun forest and the Shivapuri Watershed and wildlife reserve. Because one is a national park and recently Nagarjun forest is also a part of Shivapuri National Park , trip to these places can be combined with hiking, bird watching and other activities. Nagarjun, 3 Kilometers from Kathmandu City can be reached via Balaju near the New Bus Park. Shivapuri, can be reached via Budhanilkhanta which is 9 Kilometers away from Kathmandu.

Mountain biking

Nepal's diverse terrain is what mountain biker's dreams are made of biking offers and environmentally sound way of exploring the country. It is possible to bike the entire length of Nepal, old dirt roads and trails offer a chance to go on extended trips to exotic locales almost all around Nepal. 21 to 27 gear bicycles are recommended when riding through tough terrain. Mountain bikes are available for rent by day or linger in the numerous bicycle rental outlets in and around Kathmandu and Pokhara. Riders can explore rims and ridges of Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara Valley through off routes that eave in and out of the cities, food and accommodation are easily available around the valley and the main trail.

Paragliding

Paragliding is a foot-launched, airfoil canopy, which flies with the energy of wind, gravity and pilot's power to maneuver. It descends due to gravity and ascends due to air pressure. With the help of air pressure, pilot decides when and where to fly, soar, and dive eventually land it safely. In Nepal, you have breathtaking depth of 700 meter or higher for the unparalleled Shangri-La that lies beneath the Himalayan range offering a scenic ecstasy of the valleys and lush green jungles combined with an infinitive visibility of the crisp clear Himalayas all around you, all ready to add another dimension in your flight adrenals. November, December and January are the best three months for Paragliding in Nepal. Superb weather and excellent mountain visibility during those months. Annapurna region, also known as the arms of Pokhara valley, is the best location for paragliding in Nepal. Sites around the Phewa Lake are popular, one such is the Sarangkot hill, which provides a breathtaking viewpoint of 700m above the Pokhara. Another good paragliding spot in Nepal is around Bandipur.

Canyon swing

There’s just one place to try canyon swinging in Nepal, at The Last Resort on the Bhote Kosi River. It’s the same height as the bungee – 160 metres – as it takes off from the same suspension bridge. But instead of diving head first towards the river, visitors free fall face-first for several seconds before swinging from cables fixed to the sides of the canyon. Speeds of 150km/h can be reached!

Zip-line

The Zipline in Pokhara was the lonest zipline in the world with the length reaching upto 1.8 Km and reachinging speed upto 140km/h and 600m high. Theres is another one located 3 KM away from Kathamndu in Dhulikhel which has a height of 240ft and has a length of 1.1 KM and reaches speeds upto 110km/h.