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Adventure in Nepal
By arrna Published: 07/30/2010
Mountaineering
Mountaineering is considered the keystone activity that Nepal offers to the climbers than any country in the world. The eight out of fourteen 8000m peaks lie in Nepal including the Mt. Everest(8848m), the highest peak in the world. Ever since, the country opened its peaks to climbers in 1949, the mountaineering activity has become the most popular trend of alluring hundreds of adventure seekers to Nepal every year. The pioneer of all, this mountaineering was the major starter of tourism in Nepal that dates back to the successful conquering of Mount Annapurna by Mourice Herzog in 1950 and The Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953. Since then, the record settings and glory hunt of conquering these peaks have been remarked as the most prestigious earnings and so has been the ultimate dream of any climber to attain. Mountaineering in Nepalis also considered dangerous and life threatening due to the unprecedented climatic change and other hazards led by high altitudes. The Nepal Himalaya has also remained as an inspiration from ages for people from every walk of lives varying from poets to researchers, climbers to trekkers, philosophers to saints and nature lovers to adventurers.
SKY DIVING at Mt. Everest
Jumping from sky seems erratic for few but for some its fun and way of life which highlight the growing trend of extreme sports. Like such the passion and excitement of feeling the thin air or flying is drawing people to remote location creating new endeavors of excitement. Sky dive in specific is an adventure sports that tests the limit of human endurance. Nepal with its rugged terrain and natural wonder is regarded as the ultimate destination for adventure sports and facilitating that is the growing trend where sports like these are capitalizing the resources and capitalizing the resources and technology.
Recently, a new world record was set in by few adventure enthusiasts who jumped from the airplane at Mt Everest. The jump was categorized in two types solo and tandem where the people jumped from an attitude of 18,000ft and 29,500ft. The event was organized by Explore Himalaya.
TREKKING
Another popular tourism activity in Nepalis trekking. The experience of walking through Nepalese villages, learning their cultures and natural views on the way along are considered once in a life time experience.
The Nepalese landscape with varying altitudes up to 5300 meters for trekking at various routes are to experience true Nepalese lifestyle of indigenous people, their culture and their habitat.
Along with forests of rhododendron, isolated hamlets, small mountain villages, birds, animals, temples, monasteries, and beautiful landscapes, one can also meet the very friendly people of different ethnic groups offering a glimpse of fabulous cultures and traditions. Trekking is possible any time round the year but depends upon the place one is visiting. However, the popular seasons for trekking in Nepal are spring and autumn.
During winter trekking is possible in low lands with low altitudes where as in Monsoon, the rain shadow areas- north of the Himalaya like Mustang. Upper Manang and Dolpo would be perfect. Nepal has many government registered trekking agencies operating trekking activities with skilled and experienced human resources. The agencies also provide all the necessary gears and equipment for trekking depending upon its length and type. Short treks or day hike also can be done to the nearest of Kathmandu if one doesn.t want to take a long trek but they might not be as adventurous as the ones done in Annapuma, Everest and Langtang areas. For those who have already been to most of the popular trekking areas, newly opened destinations such as Nar and Phu of Manang, Ghana Pokhara and Ghale Gaun of Larnjung could be the right alternatives. A permit is necessary for trekking in Nepal which can easily be received with the help of trekking agencies.
ROCK CLIMBING
The other extreme sport getting new heights is Rock climbing. Rock climbing in Nepal can be done in aptly identified sites such as Nagarjun, Balaju, Shivapuri and Budhanilkantha. Other than these locations, one can also enjoy rock climbing during their trekking in remote areas such as Manang and Mustang.
RIVER ACTIVITIES
Nepal has earned recognition worldwide for its best white water rafting, kayaking and canoeing. There are 16 rivers to choose from for rafting in Nepal out of which Trishuli river (grade 3+) is considered the best. The other popular rivers used for rafting are Kali Gandaki (5-5+), Karnali (4- 5) Bhote Koshi (4-5), Sun Koshi (4-5) and Marshyangdi. Rafting in Kali Gandaki river takes five days which passes through intense rapids, deep remote canyons and deep gorges. Rafting in Bhote Koshi extends up to 26 km of continuous white water.
Whereas Marshyangdi river is a four-day of uninterrupted white water. The Karnali river provides some of the most challenging rapids in the world. The Sun Koshi river offers the longest rafting of almost 270 km that takes 8-10 days to complete and the most biggest and longest of all. Nepal has numbers of government registered rafting agencies that offer world class service to their customers.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
The best way to explore Kathmandu Valley and its outlying destination is on a mountain bike. Mountain biking is the only way to enjoy uphill and downhill of the country without spoiling its pristine environment. The sport is also considered enjoyable as well as adventurous in the surrounding valley and its vicinities. There are plenty of off roads and plain roads in Nepal to meet the wildest dreams of adventurous mountain bikers. Mountain biking is specially recommended if you wish to explore urban cities on your own. Adventurous souls may plan extended trips to exotic places such as Namche Bazaar, and western Nepal. One can also do the entire length of Nepal across the plains. Mountain bikes are available for rent by the day or longer in many of the bicycle rental outlets in and around the city.
BUNGY JUMPING
The ultimate thrill of a bungy jump can now be experienced in Nepal. The first of its kind, Bungy in Nepalis situated in Bhote Koshi at the height of 160m. The bungy jump in Nepalis considered best due to its natural ambiance and high ridges. The jump is done from an artificial bridge specially constructed to carry out the activity and done in care of specially trained jump masters.
PARAGLIDING
The history of paragliding in Nepalis not long but it is emerging as one of the fastest growing sports in Nepal due to the suitable weather and best locations to carry out. Paragliding in Nepalis a wonderful experience to enjoy scenic beauty of terrace fields and breath taking white Himalayan ranges.
ELEPHANT POLO/JUNGLE WALK
The most renowned sport played in Nepalis the Elephant Polo. Unique in its texture, Elephant Polo tournament is played in Chitwan every two year where hundreds of people flock in to witness the game. Chitwan has already been offering a variety of activities for tourists which varies from jungle walk, nature walk, jungle safari, elephant ride and others. Chitwan National Park offers a lifetime experience to see rare one-homed Rhinos, wild animals such as bears, Bengal tigers, deer, wild boars and more than 500 species of birds. The park is also the largest wild life reserve in Nepal.
ARTIFICIAL Wall Climbing
Artificial Wall climbing is relatively a new sport in Nepal where you have an artificial wall made for the sole purpose of recreational climbing. Though at present there are only three artificial walls present it has however gained much prominence and liked by all walks of life. Artificial Climbing walls are concrete or synthetic walls and look like natural rock or mountain surfaces with hand and toe grips at intervals on the wall. These kinds of walls can be made more difficult or less difficult to climb by the strategic location and number of hand holds and toe grips. Climbing walls are ideal for beginner climbers as it is much more safer.
Artificial wall climbing in Kathmandu
One of the most famous places for wall climbing is the Pasang Lhamu Sport Climbing Center (PLSCC) in Dhumbarahi, Chakrapath. The Sport Climbing Center aims to promote sport climbing in Nepal to the general public and to train aspiring Nepali Mountaineers in advanced techniques.
The climbing wall at PLSCC is a 10-meter high and 10-meter wide wall, which is affixed with numerous hand and foot holds. The holds are designed to look and feel like natural rock formation and are arranged in patterns called .routes.. The wall is safely climbed using ropes, harnesses and protective devices. The climbing wall is a safe and fun venue for beginners to learn sport climbing and for experienced climbers to practice their skills as it has up to a 70-degree overhang.
The place is usually over crowded on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are their busiest days. Climbing gear which includes safety belt, climbing shoes and chalk bags can be rented at the center. The wall can also be rented for the day by schools, colleges and professional/community groups for recreational activities or competitions.
The center offers two climbing courses. The basic course and the advanced course. The basic course is a seven day course that orients climbers to the climbing equipments, knot tying, belay techniques, climbing styles and rappelling. At the end of the seven- day basic course, climbers are given an opportunity to scale a natural rock face in Nagarjun. The advanced course is a two-week course that delves into advanced climbing techniques, solo and leads climbing with a focus on communication and leadership skills.
Artificial wall climbing in Kakani
This wall was constructed by Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) at the International Mountaineers Memorial Park (IMMP) which spreads on 144 ropanies of land in Kakani. The wall stands at 12 m height, with four facings, one dihedron, ridges and a small chimney. The wall is basically being used for vocational and technical training of the Nepalese guides.
Artificial wall Climbing in Pokhara
The artificial wall present at the south eastern part of the International Mountain Museum (IMM) named has been named as Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal climbing wall. The IMM museum spreads on 100 ropanies land and is located at Rato Pairo, Ghari Patan in Pokhara.
The artificial climbing wall in IMM is 21m 40 cm in height and covers an area of 196 sq m. and has been named after Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal who made the first successful ascent to Mt. Annapurna (8091m) in 1950 after the opening of the Nepal Himalayas. The wall was inaugurated on May 22, 2006. The wall has majorly been used for holding national and international level competitions at present.Sky Diving above Mt. Everest, Himalayas
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