Outdoor Activities Things to do in kathmandu valley
- Nagarkot Everest View Paragliding
7 km from Nagarkot and 30 km from Kathmandu and fly from around 2000 meters above sea level. Enjoy the magnificient views of the nepal himalayas and stunning mountain landscapes while flying in the air with Tandem paragliding flight facing the world's highest peaks including Mt. Everest .
Tandem paragliding is one of the must-do activities in the Kathmandu valley! The professional paragliding instructors are here to help take you to the sky!
Winter, summer, anytime! You can explore the skies of Nepal.
Anyone, including children starting from 6 years old can experience the stunning views of the Kathmandu Valley. All you need to be able to do is run a few metres and you're up in the air flying!
The introductory tandem flight is usually a serene experience with just the sounds of the wind to accompany the beautiful scenery of the Kathmandu valley. But if you are more of an adrenaline junkie, the paragliding centre also offers aerobatic flights to get you heart racing.
You will be treated to the best views of the beautiful mountains as your pilot points out the key sights and explains how you're able to soar like a bird with your simple aircraft.
2. Stay overnight at Namobuddha monastery
Kathmandu is crazy but the mountains tell different stories. The kathmandu valley rim offers one of the stunning views of the mountains, forests, himalayas and villages. In this rim, the hike from Nagarkot to dhulikhel (15 km 5 hrs max.) and then ride to the monastery of namobuddha is highly recommended choice for those who would like to stretch their legs and have a genuine experience of tibetan buddhism in one of the biggest monasteries of Nepal. The monastery has an inhouse guesthouse with the price ranging from 1500 Rs including dinner and breakfast per person where you will dine with the monks and participate in a morning ritual of the monks. The rooftop view of the monastery offers one of the stunning panorama of the lush orange farmlands, valleys, mountains,etc.
3. Himalayas for breakfast
Located approx. 7000 ft (2000 m) above Sea level and 28 kms from Kathmandu international airport, Nagarkot is a world famous hills station commanding breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas, rolling hills, deep valleys, lush pine forests in a quaint rural atmosphere.
Situated in a strategic location, Nagarkot was an ancient fort of the Kathmandu valley to monitor external activities of another kingdoms. Later, it bécane a summer retreat places for the royals before becoming popular as an international hill station.
Considered as the best viewpoint spot to enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset with spectacular Himalayan vistas, Nagarkot commands one of the broadest views of the snow capped Himalayas in the Kathmandu valley ( 8 Himalayan ranges of Nepal out of 13 from here). The ranges include Annapurna range, Manaslu range, Ganesh himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Rolwaling range, Mahalangur range( Everest range) and Numbur range with splendid views of the Kathmandu valley and shivapuri national park.
So near yet so far from heat, dust, smoke and city's hustle-bustle, Nagarkot is a small village where tourists love to come here for acclimatization before heading to trekking or for a good rest after trekking. Locals love to come here to enjoy the beauty of nature with fresh mountain air and to rejuvenate their body, mind and spirit in a tranquil atmosphere.
4. Hiking in National Park
Chisapani is located on the otherside of the Shivapuri national park and it is located at around an altitude of 2200 meters above sea level. Chisapani is the part of Kathmandu valley rim trekking trail with the amazing views of the Himalayan range all the way from Annapurna Himalayas in the west, Manaslu range, Ganesh Himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Rolwaling range, Everest range to Numbur range in the east. You will get beautiful views of the sunrise over the Himalayas as well as sunset.
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