Adventure Holidays In Nepal |
Boasting the world’s tallest mountains including the sky-scraping Everest and Annapurna ,
Nepal can be divided into three distinct regions: the Himalayan region, the Mountain region, and the Terai region. The altitude of the Himalayan region ranges between 4877 metres and 8848 metres and includes 8 of the existing 14 summits in the world which exceed an altitude of 8000 meters. Not to be outdone, the Mountain region is formed by the Mahabharat range that soars up to a dizzy 4877 meters. To its south lay the lush valleys of the lower Churia range, while the low-land Terai region is made up of low-lying valleys and sparsely forested hills.
ADVENTURE SPORTS IN NEPAL
With its rugged countryside, loose trails and spectacular landscape, trekking is a popular activity in Nepal . Different types of trips with varying degrees of difficulty abound, and supplies and basic hotel accommodation are readily available on most trekking routes. Adventure sports enthusiasts can also take in amazing vistas rafting and kayaking on the Himalayan rivers, or hiking in the peaks forming the Mountain Region in north. Mountain biking too is on the increase.
ADVENTURE SPORTS AREAS AND REGIONS IN NEPAL
Best spots for water sports
Rafting and kayaking is popular on the Trisuli River near Kathmandu and the Sun Kosi in Dolalghat, while more far-flung challenges include the Karnali and the Tamur.
Best spots for hiking & trekking
Popular treks from Kathmandu include the Everest Base Cam p, and the Helambu and Langtang treks. From Pokhara, the most popular are the Annapurna Circuit and the Jomsom trek. For the truly adventurous, the high Himalayas with 8,850 metre high Mount Everest , can’t be beat.
Best spots for climbing & mountaineering
To scale any of the mountain peaks in Nepal , climbing permits are required.
Best spots for mountain biking
Popular mountain biking routes can be found in the Kathmandu Valley , Pokhara and near the Tibetan border.
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