Chairman of Nepal Airsports Association (NAW), Krishna Bhandari, stated that the tour operators would be permitted to restart the tourism activities.

As the government decided to roll back the prohibitory order which restricted activities due to the global pandemic.

“We have already organized a paragliding safety and awareness program to resume the service. Similarly, the condition of paragliding devices has been checked,” the Chairman said. “All the paragliding companies have successfully conducted test flights before resuming the flights, and the resumption is likely in a couple of days.”

Paragliding is a mainstay activity of Pokhara. The adventure tourism activity started in Pokhara in 1999. Currently, Pokhara has 60 paragliding companies and 350 pilots who are in the paragliding tourism sector. 15 of the 350 pilots are foreigners.

The sector has NPR 1 billion investment strapped on, and 1,000 people are directly employed and connected to the sector. After the first wave of Covid-19 subsided, the companies offered 50-60 percent discount to the customers. The discounts attracted a lot of domestic tourists to Pokhara.

The paragliding operators will have to decide the new fares said the NAW General Secretary Balaram Acharya.

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The pristine Himalayas pose a trekking challenge to tourists and Nepalis alike, but replete one with delightful surprises. Apart from trekking, one can do a great deal of many things in Nepal. Ranging from rafting to bungee jumping, Nepal has a lot to offer to adventure- and thrill-seekers.

However, these activities are somewhat offbeat as Nepal’s main attraction has always been trekking.

In this article, we shall explore the offbeat activities which are relatively lesser known to the world.

1) Bungee Jumping

Bungee jumping is one of the most popular activities among adventurists. While trekking is all about meticulously climbing the mountains, bungee is about jumping off from a high point with a tether attached. Thankfully, Nepal boasts this activity. The Last Resort in Sindhupalchok offers bungee jumping to the seekers.

Apart from this resort, the activity has been opened up in other locations as well. The High Grounds Adventure in Pokhara, and the suspension bridge in Kusma, offer the thrill of bungee jumping. This is one of the activities which is catching up with the others.

2) Rafting

Nepal’s Himalayan rivers are a different experience in itself. The rivers of Nepal are gorgeous and pack turbidity enough to provide a memorable rafting experience. The excitement and the deafening sound of the rapids make the experience priceless. One of the best experiences can be found on the Trishuli river as rafting here is moderately complex.

The much more adventurous rafting will be found in Seti river. This river has enough rapids to make rafting a great experience. The Karnali and Bheri rivers are also thronged by rafters who are in West Nepal.

3) Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is a sport that is tougher than it looks. Centering the weight on the feet firmly, one ought to move up using the hands without resting any bodyweight on them. The movement coordination and strain are not everyone’s cup of tea, but it sure provides an exhilarating experience.

One can go rock climbing in Pasang Lhamu Climbing Centre or Astrek Climbing wall, where one can climb walls before going rock climbing. The wall climbing will help you understand how to go rock climbing later on. In addition, one can test their rock-climbing skills in Hattiban, Bimalnagar, and Monjo.

4) Mountain Biking

Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country with ample terrain for mountain biking. The mountain regions are not only suitable for trekking but also for biking stunts.

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The mountain trail in Annapurna Circuit, Upper Dolpo, and Khaptad provide enough airborne thrills to the seekers. Langtang National Park is also one of the places where bikers get their thrills.

5) Ice Climbing

Climbing upon the hardened ice sheets is an experience not dissimilar to rock climbing. The sport is favored by trekkers and adventurists who are mountaineering in Nepal. However, this is an activity that is not for all as ice presents a considerable challenge to the trekkers

One can scale the icy scapes in Humde in Manang and Thame in Khumbu, where ice is aplenty to climb. It is advised to go fully prepared with the gear and knowledge as to how to climb the icy slopes.

6) Paragliding

The mountains of Nepal will provide a picturesque gliding memory to all. There are various hill ranges of Nepal where one can glide. The hill ranges of Gorkha, Kot Danda, Godavari, Surkhet, Phulchoki, and Bandipur are visited by the aviation thrill-seekers. However, if you are a novice, it is better to glide with an instructor as the hills pose a deadly threat to the untrained.

7) Skydiving

Everest is the highest point in the world. However, skydiving above Everest is an emotion that is better felt than expressed. Nepal has allowed skydiving activities around Mount Everest, and skydivers can see the rooftop of the world. If one cannot skydive over Mt. Everest, there is always the Pokhara mountain range where one can dive into.

Capping it off

Nepal not only has snowcaps to offer but a lot more. It is a haven to unwind and reconnect with the adventurous side of yours. With due caution and proper gear, indulge in the fun that not many know of and have the time of your life.

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A total of 89 paragliding pilots from 30 various countries including Nepal are competing in the event which will last till February 29, 2020.

Fifteen players from Nepal are participating in the competition.

The USA, the UK, France, Japan, India, Korea, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, Russia, Iran, Vietnam, Chinese Taipei and Indonesia are among other countries taking part in the tour.

Twelve Chinese pilots have been pulled out from the competition as they could not reach Nepal due to coronavirus epidemic in their country.

Event Organizers

• Nepal Airsport Association
• Nepal Paragliding and Hand gliding Association
• Nepal Paragliding Pilots Club

Event Coordinators

• International Aeronautical Federation

On the first day of the competition, pilots were engaged in practice paragliding from Sarangkot to Khapaundi.

According to the organizers, around five to eight top pilots will be selected for 2021 Paragliding World Cup Championship Superfinals.

The ongoing PWCAT in Nepal is part of the three tours to be held in South Asia in 2020 for determining the qualification of the pilots for the 2021 Paragliding World Cup Tour.

The remaining two tours will be held in Indonesia and China later this year.

The Nepali Government expects that the ongoing tour will boost the tourism arrivals during the ‘Visit Nepal Year 2020’ campaign.

Nepal aims to attract 2 million tourists in 2020.

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A total of 125 paragliding pilots from 30 various countries will take part in the event.

Event Organizers:

• Nepal Airsport Association
• Nepal Paragliding and Hand gliding Association

Event Coordinators:

• International Aeronautical Federation

According to the organizers, around five to eight top pilots will be selected based on points and rankings for the World Cup.

The PWCAT is a part of the three tours to be held in South Asia in 2020 for determining the qualification of the pilots for the 2021 Paragliding World Cup Tour.

The remaining two tours are yet to be scheduled in the other South Asian countries.

PWCAT is being organized in a bid to boost the South Asian paragliding pilots to take part in the Paragliding World Cup Tour.

Moreover, the tour is expected to increase tourism arrivals during the ‘Visit Nepal Year 2020’ campaign inaugurated by Nepali Government.

The Nepali Government aims to attract 2 million tourists in 2020.

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Nepal’s tourism capital Pokhara is getting ready for the most-awaited sports event i.e. 13^th South Asian Games.

The event to be held during December 1-10, 2019 will see a total of 662 athletes from South Asian nations competing in 8 different games.

Out of the total 27 games, 8 are scheduled to be held in Pokhara. Paragliding did not make its way due to a lack of registrations from other participating nations other than Nepal.

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In total, 401 females and 261 males from SAARC countries will be playing in 8 games, says Keshab Pathak, coordinator of SAG Pokhara Publicity Department, and a total of 172 officials are scheduled to be part of the sports event.

Maldives opted out of archery, weight lighting and triathlon events and has fielded 61 female, 26 male and 29 officials for 8 games in Pokhara. While India is participating in all except archery and cricket.

Bangladesh is participating in six games and has opted out of women football and triathlon events. Pakistan will be seen in five events other than women football, women cricket and triathlon.

Sri Lanka is expected in all the eight games, while Bhutan opted out of handball, women football, beach volleyball and triathlon.

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Eagerly waiting for the most exciting sports events of the South Asian Games 2019, then hurry up to secure your spot at the stadiums.

The tickets are available online in eSewa portal: sag.esewa.com.np

One can book online and take a print of their ticket to get it verified in real-time at the venue.

Those holding eSewa account can purchase directly online, while others can visit nearby eSewa centers in various parts of the Kathmandu Valley.

Meanwhile, advanced booking is available for Pokhara matches starting November 29, 2019 for the 8 games to be held in the city.

The tickets are priced in the ranges of NPR 100, NPR 200 and NPR 500 for different categories.

While Dasarath Stadium has got 15,900 capacity, only 14,000 tickets are being sold for management purposes, informed National Sports Council Member Secretary Ramesh Kumar Silwal.

While, Pokhara’s football stadium capacity has been increased from 10,000 to 13,000.

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Tight Security Arrangements

Nepal has planned tight security arrangements for the 13^th South Asian Games. SAG committee led by Sarvendra Khanal announced odd-even vehicular movement, special task forces, command posts and more part of security for SAG 2019.

“It is a matter of national pride. Security will be of paramount importance. Things as simple as no blowing horns to designated parking and media management will be handled efficiently for smooth regulation of event,” he said in a statement.

Special vehicles and security have been arranged to carry players to the venues. The odd-even rule will apply on the opening and closing days of the sports event.

Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Traffic Division is planning its way to control sounds and disturbance caused by vehicles during the event days.

The routes from Kalimati to Thapathali will be operated one-way and vehicles are allowed only from Shahid Gate to Tripureshwor during the events.

For visitors’ joy, Nepalaya is planning a picnic experience around the TU grounds with food and other stalls.

Gov. Hints Rise in Cash Rewards

The Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada informed that the government is going to implement sports-oriented policies in the federal structure.

While #SAG2019 is just 4 days to go, the Minister said the cabinet is yet to make a concrete decision on prize money for winning athletes.

He, however, hinted that there would definitely be a sizeable increment in revenues compared to previous editions.

 “Play for the country and medals, there will be sizeable increment in the prize money that government had provided in previous editions. Sports is a great medium to unite nations,” Khatiwada said in a statement.

“Players need to prepare well without being bothered about the rewards or the opposition. Athletes should be stubborn to win medals. Everything else will fall in place,” Nepal Olympic Committee president Jeevan Ram Shrestha said.

Previous versions of the sports event saw the Nepal Government’s cash prizes at Rs 300,000, 200,000 and 100,000 for the top three winners across multi-national prestigious tournaments.

An Encouragement to Media

In a move encouraging media for wide coverage of the SAG 2019, the government said it’s lifting the ban on video recording of SAG events.

“We understand media’s role in making an event and players commercially viable. Hence, we fall back from our previous stance to not allow video recording during the SAG. We look for enormous help from media fraternity to make the events as successful as possible,” said Shrestha.

However, the Nepali media, especially TV and internet, will be able to report only a minute of feed and live streaming is prohibited.

The Olympic Committee had banned the access to Nepali media and sold broadcasting rights to an Indian private media NK Media Ventures Pvt Ltd.

Eight Games in Pokhara

• Badminton – Badminton Covered Hall – December 1
• Women cricket – Pokhara Stadium – December 2
• Archery and triathlon – December 2
• Men’s and women’s handball, beach volleyball, weightlifting and women football from December 5
• Beach volleyball – Beach Volleyball Court – Barahighat
• Weightlifting – KC Catering Hall – Matepaani.
• Football – Gauri Shankar Playground – Geste Ghat Lamachaur of Pokhara-25
• Football Practice Matches – Nepal Army’s Western Division Camp at Bijayapur
• Cricket Practice Matches – Town Development Training Center Ground.

Host country Nepal will be seen in all the games comprising of 52 males, 102 females and 30 officials.

Official Mascot of 13th SAG 2019

Participating Nations

• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• India
• Maldives
• Nepal
• Pakistan
• Sri Lanka

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President Bidya Devi Bhandari is set to inaugurate the event in Kathmandu on December 01, 2019.

Prime Minister KP Oli, Head of State of the participating countries and foreign diplomats, among others will join the inaugural event. The event will see different special shows on Nepali art and culture.

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Yes, Paragliding is going to be played at the 8^th Nepal National Games scheduled to be held across Province 5 from April 18, 2019.

In a recent release, Nepal National Sports Council informed that the paragliding competition would be organized at Pokhara from April 19, 2019.

This will be the first time that paragliding will be played part of the National Games.

According to General Secretary at the Nepal Paragliding and Hang Gliding Association Shailendra Raut, Nepal Army and 46 men & 9 women participants are participating in the competition for six gold medals. A team of 14 athletes including 10 men and 4 women from Tribhuvan Army Club are in the game.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) designated Nepal Airsports Association (NAA) as the sole authority for paragliding and hang gliding.

NAA’s appointment as the designated authority has come in view of increasing paragliding-related accidents reported as a result of weak monitoring and improper supervision.

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The Asian Games 2018 or ASIAD 2018, held in Indonesia from August 18-September 02, 2018, saw 45 nations, 465 events in 40 sports and a total of 11,646 athletes participating in it.

The pan-Asian multi-sport event saw Nepal alone fielding a total of 185 players in 29 different games including Archery, Paragliding, Football, Table Tennis, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Swimming, Athletics, Judo, Taekwondo, Boxing, Golf, Weightlifting, Basketball, among others.

Despite sincere attempts, the country had to return only with a single medal i.e. the ‘silver medal’ in the paragliding category on August 29, 2018 and also saw new national records in weightlifting.

It is noteworthy that Nepal bagged victory even in the International Paragliding Competition held in Swarek of Syangja, Nepal during November 1-6, 2017.

A Rare Honor
Lauding the winning performance of Nepali paragliders, the Government of Nepal felicitated the paragliding team and key members behind it with a rare honor.

In a program organized by the National Sports Council (NSC) on September 03, 2018, the government offered cash rewards to key players of the Nepali paragliding team, the team coach and other local associations that support the sport over the period.

The Minister for Youth and Sports Jagat Bahadur Bishwakarma, NSC Member Secretary Keshav Kumar Bista and Chairman of the Nepal Olympic Committee Jeevan Ram Shrestha respected the players with cash rewards of Rs 500,000 each, the Chief Coach Yogesh Bhattarai with Rs 300,000 cash and the Assistant Coach Sanu Babu Shrestha with Rs 150,000 in cash and letter of appreciation.

Sports association also received a Rs 500,000 cash prize for supporting the players and the game.

Nepal Paragliding and Hang Gliding Associations also received a cash rewards worth Rs 500,000 each and Sports Manager Shailesh Raut received a ‘Letter of Appreciation’.

Bishal Thapa, Sushil Gurung, Bijay Gautam, Yukesh Gurung, Bimal Adhikari were among the key persons who received rare honor at the program organized by the National Sports Council (NSC) in Kathmandu on September 03, 2018.

Despite a Challenging Scenario
Medals apart, the country’s sports fraternity considers this as a successful attempt for Nepal in the global sports arena.

In a statement prior to the event, the Nepal Sports Council (NSC) said the ’participation’ in the ASIAD 2018 event itself is a great achievement for Nepal and its athletes.

“Participation in the Asian Games itself is like winning medals for players of Nepal,” said NSC Member Secretary Keshab Kumar Bista, speaking on the sidelines of the Asian Games 2018.

Bista was happy that the country could manage to field 185 players despite the discouraging records in the past global sports events that did not position the country as expected.

To everyone’s surprise, the country’s 29 sports teams did not even get a chance to undergo proper training for ASIAD 2018 and did not turn back despite the challenging situation.

Besides, the announcements in all these 29 categories were made just two weeks ahead of the tournament, which made it a rare feat for the Nepali participants in ASIAD 2018.

Till ASIAD 2018, Nepal had won 23 medals including a silver and 22 bronze medals in the last 15 Asian Games participation they participated in since 1951.

Whereas the ASIAD 2018 that ended on September 02, 2018 saw the country winning ‘one silver, four national records and a total of 24 wins including all events’ adding to its sports victory bank.

Expectations & Realities
Among 29 sports events that Nepal fielded its participants, the country expected a lot from Taekwondo, Swimming, Kabaddi, among other sports.

With a strong history of holding 14 out of 23 medals that the country won until ASIAD 2018, Nepali taekwondo team was high on expectations in the Asian Games 2018 for its team strength that had the most successful players- Deepak Bista, Sangina Baidhya, Badri Prasad Ghimire and Norbu Lama.

Swimming is another category that the country expected a lot from in the Asian Games 2018, majorly because of the country’s swimming sensation Gaurika Singh.

Another is the Kabaddi team, a classic example of breaking the barriers! ‘Participation’ in the Asian Games 2018 itself was a tough scenario for the Nepali kabaddi team.

The kabaddi team made it to the Asian Games 2018 after a long gap of 19 years, 18 months after the previous editions of Asian Games held in Beijing.

However, the kabaddi team’s entry in the Asian Games 2018 was backed by the encouragement that the team drew from the 2010 South Asian Games by winning ‘Bronze’ medal and the 2^nd position in the International Invitational Men’s Kabaddi Tournament.

Karate is another category that was high on expectation for its rich background of bringing in three bronze medals for the country in the Asian Games and also as the winner of the medal in the 2014 Incheon ASIAD.

Boxing, the other category with a history of giving six bronzes to the country, ended up with nothing in Asian Games 2018.

Despite winning medals, few wins in some categories gave new hope to the country to perform well in the events to come. They were:

• New national records by four weightlifters: Kamal Bahadur Adhikari, Tara Devi Pun & Sanju Chaudhary and Som Bahadur Kumal in 800-m race
• Three victories in Badminton: One in men’s doubles & one each in women’s singles & doubles)
• Four victories in Table Tennis by Santoo Shrestha & Nabita Shrestha in singles and Amar Lal Malla & Swechhya Nembang in mixed doubles
• Two walkover wins in Volleyball
• One in each in Kabaddi, Basketball, Kurash and Sepak takraw
• At the end of the Asian Games 2018, Nepali team finished at the bottom-second in the Mixed Team Relay event of triathlon held in Palembang on September 02, 2018

On an End Note
Be it in cricket, football or any other sport that the country is famous for, relentless efforts and strong will to shine at the international level have been the unique aspects of Nepali athletes that are pushing ahead the country in the world sports.

More local support in the form of training and related efforts by government and local sports groups like NSC will empower the country’s athletes perform more better.

Overall, the Asian Games 2018 has been a ‘fight against tide’ for the Nepali sportspersons and must have given them more confidence needed to face the events to come.

Hard Work has no substitute. Keep up the spirit Nepal!

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After more than a week-long struggle across various sports of the ASIAD 2018, Nepal finally scored a biggie in the cross-country paragliding competition held at the Gunung Mas Puncak in West Java, Indonesia.

Nepali paragliding men’s team performed at their best to finally bring a ‘silver medal’ for the country.

As the authorities cut down the race duration from 25 km-12.5 km, Nepali team had to undergo a tough competition in the rush hour of the paragliding race that was badly hit by weather conditions.

After an exceptional performance, the team fell short of 28 points and found its place next to Japan missing a ‘gold medal’.

The Nepali team comprised of Bijay Gautam, Bimal Adhikari, Sushil Gurung, Ukesh Gurung and Bimla Thapa, who altogether earned 2797 points in today’s round pushing the total score to 11,364 points.

Meanwhile, the Japanese team earned 2057 points in the today’s round taking their count to 11,391 points to win the event.

The Nepali team drew wide appreciation for bringing the country back to fame in the international arena after a 20-year-long wait since Sarita Rajbhandari got a ‘silver’ in Taekwondo in 1998.

“This is the biggest achievement for us. This win and the medal are for all the Nepali people,” says buoyant Coach Yogesh Bhattarai.

Nepali skipper Bimal Adhikari lauded the team at their success and expressed hope the country would win more medals in the upcoming competitions.

With this victory, Nepal has so far won two ‘silver medals’ in the Asian Games 2018 till date accounting to the all-time medal count of 24.

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But, did you know that these very elements of Nepal can set the adventurers’ hearts burning with enthusiasm and quest for thrill?

Nepal is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the world as it has something more than just picturesque views to offer. Yes! we’re talking of adventure sports and not just that, but insanely awesome adventure tourism.

Have you experienced your heart slump to your stomach, your heartbeat swerve through the nerves of your head, your sweat turning cold or the adrenaline rush through your veins? Even more, have you experienced all these reactions all at once?

If your answer is no, then be prepared to be swept off your feet in a maddening adventure tour that the ‘home of the mountains’ has in store for you.

Flying the Bird Eye View
Wondered about how it seems from a bird’s point of you? Don’t keep wondering. Go at it with all that enthusiasm in you!

Listen to the wind whistle in your ears while you get a glimpse of the ‘land of mountains’ with all its majesty and grandeur.

Witness paragliding/parahawking like nothing before with this adventure sport that begins at Pokhara.

Parahawking brings the experience of flying high and getting close to nature in one amazing adventure. In parahawking flyers feed falcons, pieces of meat. The birds picked the meat from the gloved hands of the flyer and then proceed to guide them through their flight.

This sport is slowly gaining popularity for Nepal.

Diving against Gravity
Scream for joy as you descend from above the topography of Nepal. The experience of being midair while looking at the terrain down will make you feel dizzy, joyous and almost in a dream.

Sky diving presents divers with the best views of the scenic land of Nepal and will send your spirits soaring with joy and peace.

So take that leap, let yourself loose and live your dream of staying amidst the clouds.

Swing Like Tarzan
We’re sure most of you felt great while watching Tarzan swing effortlessly from one place to another. And maybe wish Oh! How I could fly like Tarzan. Well! At Nepal you can be your own Tarzan.

With a thrilling jump from one of the highest gorges scaling 160 meters and the view of the rushing waters of the Bhote Koshi river, it’s hard to hold your heart in place or even have your senses working. Scary? But yes, this is what a bungee jump that Nepal has for you.

The carefully-designed jump was chalked out by New Zealand’s prominent bungee consultants and is being executed and managed by the ‘masters of the art’.

Zip Fly Across the Hill Kingdom
Ever dreamt of falling off a cliff into a steep valley? Now imagine looking at that steep valley in reality. The sight of the 600-m deep valley can numb your senses completely but if you ignore that part and choose to look at what the surroundings have to offer then there’s nothing like it.

The 1800-m zip fly from Sarangkot, Pokhara will leave you speechless and spellbound wondering if you’re dreaming or actually seeing something so beautiful.

Feel your heart plunge to your stomach and then back to its place while you touch the valley below and flying gently towards the top.

Rafting the Swift River Waters
Veiling the Himalayan mountains with its beauty, the flowing river waters present water sport enthusiasts with one of the most challenging opportunities in terms of white water rafting.

Feel the rush of blood pump faster through your nerves as you battle the highs and lows of the rivers. Watch the waves break furiously at you while rafting your way through the gorgeous rivers of the Himalayan nation.

Immerse yourself completely in the thrill of the sport and the beauty of the gorges. Let the mighty waves sweep away all your fears. The Thrisuli and Seti rivers provide some of the most exciting opportunities in terms of rafting.

Stand-tall and Paddle On
And you thought water sports was just about rowing a boat or rafting in a river!

When you look at a picture of this sport you might wonder what’s so special about this sport. Well, if you only knew the magnitude of this sport, you won’t just sit looking. You get to cover the whole lake with this sport.

Stand-up paddle boarding in the Phew lake is one of the most engaging adventure sports in Nepal. Along with being an adventure, it is an exercise to your body and helps keep your muscle in shape.

Scaling Ice Walls
Nepal boasts of eight of the highest mountains peaks in the world. These snow-capped mountains offer trekkers more than just trekking or mountain climbing. Waterfall ice-climbing has become a ‘thing’ in Nepal and has created a new breed of trekkers called ‘ice-climbers’. The frozen water falls create the perfect environment for enthusiasts to challenge their strengths and create newer highs.

Take on the frozen waters of the Himalayas and capture some beautiful memories of your experience on the climb.

Glide with Grace
Nepal’s mammoth mountains create the perfect environment for snow and ice sports. Heli-Skiing is the trending addition to these sports. This sport brings add grandeur to skiing by giving skiing enthusiasts a drop from a helicopter at the beginning of the adventure. The highest-recorded skiing sport began at 5,000-m height above sea level.

The Everest region, Dhaulagiri, Makalu, Annapurna, Cho Oyu, Kanchenjunga and the Dolpo region are the ideal heli skiing location and one glance at the view from the top can send shivers down your spine.

Dare to try?

Biking the Rocky Terrain
Nothing like being at the front seat, right? That sense of control, the image of the road ahead and that feeling of excitement overcoming you.

That’s exactly what it feels like when you embark on a road trip but ever thought about the mountain? Nepal gives adventurists a taste of the biking like never before.

The most challenging climb uphills, the terrifying attempt at balancing the wheels against the rocky terrain, the steep slopes downside and the sweat droplets turning cold against your face, all the while. Phoo!

Rest apart, this adventure gives you a beautiful view of the mountain vistas, the deadly gorges and the eternal flora.

There are two ways to do this,

1. Take a bike ride across the Pokhara mountain and Kathmandu Valley
2. Take a ride across the country on a motorbike

Jungle Safari
The first residents of the earth were lucky enough to be closer to nature than we can ever be today. But Nepal is trying to retain that bond between nature and us with its Jungle Safari.

The national parks in the Himalayan country, conserve wildlife in such a way that they attract tourists from all over the world. They provide visitors numerous safari options that give them a different perspective on wildlife and nature at large.

Bustling with different flora and fauna, the jungles in Nepal are home to some of the exotic animals in the world. Visitors are drawn to the way these animals interact with their habitat. It is an escape from the otherwise busy and mad world.

Conclusion:
Buddhist Stupas, golden temples, booming greenery, snow-capped mountains and much more are the views that one can enjoy through these sports and others. No wonder, Nepal is a home to all the adventure lovers.

Steal time from life, explore this beautiful nation and take back wonderful memories of a different life at Nepal.

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Offering a picturesque view of few of the world’s highest mountains Dhaulagiri (8,167), Annapurna (8, 091), Macchapucchare (6,997m), Manasalu (8,163m) and 25 other mountains, Sarangkot gently onlooks the city of Pokhara and Phewa lake that further enhance the beauty of the scenic view.

A walk back in time

Earlier, Sarangkot was a Village Development Committee located west of the Pokhara and has a population of about 5,060 and 1,010 households as per the 1991 census. The region later became part of Pokhara 26 in 2015.

What Makes Sarangkot Special?

Sarangkot is one of the popular Nepali tourism destinations home to paragliders from across the world.

Though these sport enthusiasts thoroughly enjoy what they do, it may become almost impossible for an onlooker to look through the clouds and haze.

They say that the most beautiful view comes after the hardest climb and this is especially true about Sangarkot!

A climb to Sarangkot presents a spell-binding view of the sunrise and sunset over the mammoth, snow-capped mountains. This is where you can experience the breath-taking scene of mountains dazzling in gold, orange and red.

Sarangkot offers an awesome riding experience in the form of the Tandem flight. The bird-eye view from the flight treats nature and adventure-lovers’ with a scintillating picture of the entire mountain range surrounding the Phewa Lake.

Enjoy the thrill of flying high in the company of mighty birds like eagles and vultures!

Life in Sarangkot

This beautiful hill has some traditional village houses, a school and a community radio station 104.6 MHz run by the inhabitants to promote the local culture. Besides, Sarangkot also houses some hotels and rooms that offer stunning views of the mountains. If not trekking, you can also enjoy the beautiful view of the mountains whilst relaxing in the rooms.

Home to National Flower!

Sarangkot is home to the Rhododendron forest. The red rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal. This flower is a genus of 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family and is found mainly in Asia. Trekkers will find these trees on pathways of their trek.

Other Places of Interest Around

Some of the tourist attractions in and around Sarangkot include the Australian Camp, Phewa lake, Devi falls, Gupteshwar Cave, Begnas Lake, Thani Mai temple, Siddha Gufa and Patale Dvar.

How to get there?

The Sarangkot hill can be reached via taxi, motorcycle, walk or tour, and should be booked a day in advance in case of taxi. A taxi drive will take 30-40 minutes and will have you left at a walking distance of 15-20 minutes from the climb.

Around Sarangkot, you can either hire a driver with a bike or choose to drive a bike alone. A walk to the climb can last for about 3-5 hours and begins from the Baglung bus park or a remote trail from the Phew Tal lake.

Another convenient option is the tour that is mostly arranged by the hotels people stay at, who arrange both your means of transport and provide a guide.

Schedule your long-awaited trip to Sarangkot, leave the baggage of the world behind and reconnect with your spiritual self with the surreal views of the place!

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