MOUNTAIN BASED ACTIVITIES - GLOBETROTTER TOURS & TRAVELS

TREKKING

Trekking is the most popular activity in Nepal, and travellers will be bombarded on the streets of Kathmandu and the trekking hub, Pokhara, with guides, organised tours and gear for sale or rent. The huge variety of options allows for people of many ages and capabilities to attempt a trek in the country. While you could spend a year planning an expedition to wild and lofty places that few would dare attempt, you could also arrive in Kathmandu with no plans and be on the trail in a matter of days. Despite what many may perceive, trekking in Nepal is not necessarily wandering alone through an uncharted wilderness. As they walk along the well-marked trekking paths, travellers will often discover quite the opposite; hundreds of locals passing through each day as they haul food, water and other odd necessities back to their tiny villages, along with dozens of fellow trekkers. The regularly-spaced villages and teahouses allow trekkers good opportunities to rest and recover, either for a few minutes or the night. The strong culture and unreserved friendliness of the Nepalese people can also be witnessed as one traverses the hill tracks.

Mountain Climbing

Mountain Climbing in Nepal is the most challenging and rewarding adventure in Nepal and in the world. Our Expedition and Peak Climbing trips take you to Nepal’s Himalayan mountains, recognized to be the highest mountains on the planet, including the mighty Mount Everest (8848 m), fulfilling every mountaineer’s dream. Nepal boasts eight of the worlds 14 peaks over 8000m Himalaya including the top of the world Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Makalu (8463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Manaslu (8163m) Mt. Annapurna (8091m). After successfully climbing to the summit of Mt. Everest 8848m on 29th May 1953 by Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgey Sherpa, Nepal became increasingly popular to explore by inspired mountaineers around the world.

Hiking

The best hikes in Nepal always seem to draw up connotations of scary, adrenaline-fuelled, record-breaking hikes up to Mount Everest (understandably too – Nepal is home to 8 of the 10 tallest mountains in the world, after all) but what surprises most people is that there’s so much much Nepal than just icy jagged mountains. Mount Everest, Annapurna and all the other Himalayan mountains also mean that over time, Nepal has become something of a hiking hotspot, with the kind of hikes available diversifying away from the more extreme ones like the Everest hikes.

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing in Nepal is a great discover. There is a great rock climbing possibilities in a truly unique destination in Asia! Not everything is about climbing the highest mountains on Earth in the magical country of Nepal. This small country in the Himalayas also offers many rock climbing possibilites for travelers looking to spend some days, or even weeks, challenging themselves with some good climbs. Head to the peaceful valleys of Hattiban, just 15km southwest of Kathmandu, or Balaju, and test the Nepalese limestone rocks. Bimal Nagar is another great climbing venue, 5 hours from Kathmandu, near the beautiful city of Pokhara. The Everest region also offeres some good rock climbing options. Take a pick from our selection of guided rock climbing trips below! The mountains are calling!

Mountain Cycling

Mountain Cycling in Nepal makes it possible to escape sealed roads, and to ride tracks and ancient walking trails to remote, rarely visited areas of the country. Importantly, they allow a liberating freedom of travel – you can stop whenever you like – and they free you from crowded buses and claustrophobic taxis. While the heart of the Kathmandu Valley is too hectic and traffic-congested nowadays to truly offer a fun biking experience, the fringes of the valley are another story and they quite possibly offer some of the best and most consistent biking in Nepal, with a dense network of tracks, trails and back roads. A mountain bike really allows you to get off the beaten track and discover idyllic Newari villages that have preserved their traditional lifestyle. Many trails are narrow, century-old walkways that are not shown on maps, so you need a good sense of direction when venturing out without a guide. To go unguided entails some risks, and you should learn a few important words of Nepali to assist in seeking directions. Bring a map and compass or at least a GPS-enabled smartphone with a map app. Nepa Maps and Himalayan Maphouse produce the useful maps Mountain Biking the Kathmandu Valley and Biking around Annapurna, though they aren’t to be relied on completely.

Bunjee Jumping

Nepal is adorned with beautiful views that make it a great place to indulge in bungee jumping. There are only 2 places that offer the opportunity to experience it. Also, bungee jumping rate in Nepal is not a concern when you want to treat yourself. If you are looking for some thrill in the country, then go for Bungee Jumping in Nepal. Out of all the activities in Nepal, it is one that has gained popularity in the last few years at a fast rate. Both locals as well as tourists indulge in the activity to get thrilled from head to toe. Nepal offers great views and hence, it is perfect for such activity.

Sky Diving

Skydiving is one of the most thrilling sports adventures, which absorbs the adrenaline rush of jumping from the aircraft and landing at a drop zone after the electrifying free fall and pleasant parachute ride. After the five successful years of organizing the most exclusive and innovative adventure, Everest Skydive, we have now added one more product to our list, Pokhara Skydive. Skydiving in Nepal is the ultimate adventure. Everest skydive, the only skydiving operator in Nepal, launched its’ first skydive in 2008 and has led over 300 people on jumps since then. The skydive takes place over spectacular Khumbu region, next to none other than Mount Everest.

Paragliding

Paragliding in Nepal gives an opportunity for aerial view of the Himalayas. A trip will take you over some of the best scenery on earth, as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites and float over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalaya. Pokhara, the beautiful lakeside town at the foot of the Annapurna Mountains offers paragliding services. Best season is from October through April. There are various deals for the paragliding veterans and novices. Three-day introduction course is offered to beginners while tandem flights where one can fly with instructor are offered. Nepal forms a rectangle on the southern slopes of the Himalaya and is without exception, the most stunning country imaginable. The main area for paragliding is the Pokhara valley, commanding views of 3 of the worlds 8000m peaks with friendly and constant conditions for your paragliding holiday. Located in the broad valley at an altitude of 800m, the reliable climate of this region allows consistent and friendly conditions for paragliding pilots. It is not surprising that in a few short years Pokhara has earned a reputation of being one of the best paragliding destinations in the world.

Zipline

Ride the world’s tallest and longest zipline! 600m up in the air, zoom down at 140km per hour covering a distance of 1.8 km. Travel to the enchanting Pokhara valley with its spectacular lakes and fascinating views of Himalayan mountains. Pokhara now offers the rush of extreme zip lining, the first of its kind in Asia. The place used to be a rest stop where ancient traders found water (pani in Nepali) for their horses (ghora in Nepali), thus leading to the nomenclature Ghorepani. The construction of new roads has made the Ghorepani trade route unnecessary, and as such the main income source for residents of the village is now tourism. Ghorepani lies on a major trail linking several other villages as well as the Annapurna Base Camp.

Zip Flying

Pokhara, regarded as the second-largest city in Nepal quenches the thirst of adventure of visitors by offering a wide range of fun-filled and thrilling activities. Zip Lining in Pokhara is considered as one of the best ways to experience the city and its scenic views that you encounter while undergoing thrilling activity at the same time. Considered the tourism capital of Nepal, Pokhara is popular among adventure sports enthusiasts for a wide variety of available options to choose from. Pokhara is that prominent spot that plays a major role in the tourism scenario of Nepal and visitors never get tired with the charm and glory of the city. The village of Marpha in Nepal The village is a common overnight halt on the Annapurna Circuit, less crowded and touristy[citation needed] than Jomsom to the north. The place used to be a rest stop where ancient traders found water (pani in Nepali) for their horses (ghora in Nepali), thus leading to the nomenclature Ghorepani. The construction of new roads has made the Ghorepani trade route unnecessary, and as such the main income source for residents of the village is now tourism. Ghorepani lies on a major trail linking several other villages as well as the Annapurna Base Camp.

Hot Air Ballooning

Hot Air Ballooning in Nepal offers you unique bird’s eye views of the picturesque Himalayas and the rolling hills beyond the Kathmandu valley. Recently this sport has become very popular among tourists since it affords the most spectacular views of the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan ranges towering in the background. It is a superb way to view the Himalayas (from over 6000m up), and the view of the valley is equally breathtaking on the clear day. After long time expectation, Hot Air Ballooning lunched at Pokhara on 17th-November-2018 with two craft from Italy. The flight operates every morning and noon two times in a day except monsoon season by expert Indian pilots and ground handling by local specialist. Recently the flight conducted from two places Dhampus and Landruk and will land at Hemja and Mardi Khola river bank. In this an hour flight, you will enjoy fly above the snowcapped mountains, beautiful Pokhara city and tranquil lakes as your life time experience with family, friends and beloved. Each craft have right passenger capacity. The village is a common overnight halt on the Annapurna Circuit, less crowded and touristy[citation needed] than Jomsom to the north. The place used to be a rest stop where ancient traders found water (pani in Nepali) for their horses (ghora in Nepali), thus leading to the nomenclature Ghorepani. The construction of new roads has made the Ghorepani trade route unnecessary, and as such the main income source for residents of the village is now tourism. Ghorepani lies on a major trail linking several other villages as well as the Annapurna Base Camp.

Ultralight flight

Ultralight flight Pokhara is a unique way to discover the majestic Himalayas and for the Ariel sightseeing of Pokhara valley. In this flight, it is used very light aircraft which has no window and seating for only two persons, including a pilot and a passenger. Powered by engines these aircraft can reach very close to the mountain peaks. Ultralight flight in Nepal is available only in Pokhara. The main reason to choose Pokhara valley for Ultra-light aircraft is that of its proximity to the mountains, and the scenic lakes. Professionally Ultralight flights started in Pokhara from 1997 AD and are claimed to be the first in South Asia.

Mountain View Flight

Mountain Flight in Nepal, As the plane glides along, the mountains come closer and closer. Next on the vision is Choba-Bhamare, the smallest one of the lot at 5,933 m but singularly inflexible, as it has never been climbed, then appears the mountain that is not only prominent in sight but also in spirituality Gauri-Shankar. Lord shiva (Shankar) and his spouse Gauri are said to protect this mountain, at the proud height of 7,134m, and the summit had a history of unsuccessful attempts until 1979. Gauri-Shanker is sharp and very conspicuous during the mountain flight. As the plane moves towards the land of rising sun, the eastern Himalaya, a succession of glorious mountains follows. Melungtse, a plateau-like mountain, stretches up to 7,023m. Chugimago at 6,297 m is still a virgin, waiting to be climbed at 6,956m; Numbur Mountain resembles a breast, the maternal source in the sky providing pure milk Sherpas of the Solukhumbu. Next is Karyolung, an intensely white mountain that at 6,511 m gleams with the rising sun. Cho-Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world. Reaching a height of 8,201 m, it appears stunningly beautiful from the aircraft. The best time for Mountain Flight in Nepal is beginning of September to end of December but it can be the any weather clear day in the whole year.

Paramotoring

If you want to rule over the sky then there is no better way than paramotor. The flight gives you a chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful sights in Nepal. Don’t miss the chance to see the breath-taking view. The birth of para motor took place when para gliders were finding it extremely difficult to take off from a flat ground. It is an opportunity to view the magic of the mountains. It’s little bit of difficulty Level in considering the height, for your safety there is a trained professional who will accompany you. Best time to enjoy this adventure activity is October through May.

Hand Gliding

You might have boarded a plane many times but it’s time for you to try the exciting Hang Gliding experience which will let you experience of riding your own plane. You will get a chance to witness the picturesque landscape on your own. This thrilling sport allows you have bird’s eye view of mountains and other scenic beauties. Highlights: Sarangkot is the place for these flights to take off for all the hang gliding experiences. You can simply have a majestic view of monasteries, temples and mountains. Best time to enjoy this adventure activity is November and December. But you must consider the difficulty Level in considering the height; and also the weather is an important consideration for hang gliding and many professionals say that hang gliding is more about the attitude than the skill sets.