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Nepal Paragliding
Ultra Flight in Nepal
Ultra-light flight is an exhilarating ride that allows unhindered bird eye views of the mountains and the scenic lakes far below. For those who have always dreamed of flying like a bird, here’s your chance. Soaring into the blue skies, brushing the clouds and experience the feeling like can touch the sparkling mountains. Ultra-light flights are operated from Pokhara Airport beginning September through June. Easy to operate, Ultra-lights can take off and land on a field or even a dirt road, in areas where other planes fear to tread.
It an hour long flight which ascends to a maximum height of 5000 meters around the sky of Pokhara valley. When the aircraft takes off from Pokhara it offers spectacular views of the lakes, mountains and villages. The flight is operated according to weather conditions in Pokhara valley. The expert pilot will make decisions on proper flight times to make this a safe experience for you.
Eco Trek Nepal can assist you in experiencing this scenic adventure flight to enjoy the wonders of nature and aerial magnificent views.
Bungee Jumping in Nepal
Bungy jumping was restricted to some places in Europe, New Zealand and America for some time but the sport has finally found a natural home in the highest mountain range in the world. The ultimate thrill of a Bungy jump can now be experienced in Nepal at the best site in the world. Nepal's first bungy jumping site is situated 160m over the wild Bhote Kosi river, and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border, a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu. The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New Zealand’s leading bungee consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jump masters in the business.
Location:
Less than 3 hours outside Kathmandu by Ultimate Bungy Shuttle. You will travel the Arniko (Kathmandu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Nepal-Tibet Border and the famous Friendship Bridge.
The Bhote Koshi Gorge:
Ultimate Bungy Nepal takes place on a 166m wide steel suspension bridge over the Bhoti Kosi River.
The Bungy Bridge:
Swiss designed, especially for bungy jumping with a 4x safety factor. The bridge has a loading factor of 250kg per running meter. This means that the bridge will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg or 4.5 tonnes in Swiss measurements. Over 6000 meters of steel wire was used to build the bridge, longest suspension bridge in Nepal * The bridge joins two sides of a great valley. Before its construction, locals walked five hours to cross this river gorge.
The Jump:
This bungy jump in Nepal may be the most spectacular bungy jump on the Planet. This remarkable 500ft (160m) drop into the Bhote Koshi River gorge on the Nepal/Tibet Border is the longest free fall in the world. Anyone who wants to take a taste of bungee jumping should not have any of the health problems mentioned below:
- Heart disease
- Epilepsy
- High blood pressure
- Pregnancy
- Addiction to alcohol or drugs
- Orthopedic problems
- Psychological problems
- Neurological problems
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Nepal is a country of Himalayan, lush Green hills, valleys and some plain land which are geographically divided as an adventure playground in nature. This beautiful country has a large range of potentiality to offer various adventure sport activities to travellers that are seeking an outdoor experience. Travellers on holiday can experience various adventure activities such as, paragliding, bungee jumping, mountain biking, scenic ultra-light flight or rock climbing to make their holiday more enjoyable. Kathmandu and Pokhara valley have various possibilities for different activities which include major activities like trekking and climbing. We can assist to help customize other adventure plans for you to enhance your experience.
