Bungee-Jumping in Nepal

Bungee-jumping is an activity in which a person jumps off of a high place (generally several hundred feet/meters) with one end of an elastic cord attached to his/her body or ankles, and the other end tied to the jumping-off point. When the person jumps, the cord will stretch to take up the energy of the fall, then the jumper will fly upwards as the cord snaps back. The jumper oscillates up and down until the initial energy of the jump is dissipated.


Ultimate Bungee offers a 500-foot jump over a tropical gorge in the Himalayas of Nepal along the Tibetan border. The Bhote Koshi, one of Nepal's wildest rivers, rages below the steel suspension bridge that was specially designed for bungee-jumping. The Swiss design can hold up to 4.5 tons of weight and is 545 feet wide, so there's no need to worry about your safety (at least not before jumping...) On top of it all, the dense jungle and pristine forest surrounding the cliff-top gorge offer a spectacular view, which many consider to be one of the most beautiful in the world.



Bungee-Jumping
If you thought bungee-jumping was restricted to some places in Europe, New Zealand and America, it's time you got and update. The sport has finally found a natural home in the highest mountain range in the world. The ultimate thrill of a bungee jump can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site in the world.


Your jump can be arranged upon arrival in Kathmandu. As of now, there is only one agency offering this sport. The jump, at 160 m, 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. It's mishap-proof. The agency takes safety "very, very seriously."


Location:
Less than 3 hours outside Kathmandu by Ultimate Bungee Shuttle. You will travel the Arniko (Kathmandu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Tibet Border and the famous Friendship Bridge.


The Gorge:
Ultimate bungee Nepal takes place on a 166m wide steel suspension bridge over the Bhoti Kosi River.


The Bridge:
Swiss designed, especially for bungee-jumping, with a 4x safety factor. The bridge has a loading factor of 250 kg per running meter. This means that the bridge will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg (41.5 tonnes), or 45 tons (and those are 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.


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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Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056

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Adventure Sports in Nepal

Nepal has many diverse geographical locations, so you can find a variety of geographical adventures in Nepal. We organize tailor-made adventure tours as your interest, time, and budget allow. Please feel free to contact us about the following itineraries, and many more adventure tour packages in Nepal. No matter what your interest, we will find the perfect vacation for you!



Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056

Tel : + 977-1-4417343     
        + 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817          
             +977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855

E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.go2trek.com
http://www.firstetrek.com

Recreational Fishing with First Environmental Trekking

Fishing for sport is one of the many adventurous activities that has been offered by our company for years. Nepal has a dense network of rivers and streams, as well as numerous cold water lakes. Nepal is a landlocked country, where snow-clad Himalayas, eternal glaciers, ice-cold torrents, clear water, and lakes contribute to much of its hydrosphere. These vast stretches of inland water support a wide variety of freshwater life, including fish. Many wild and scenic rivers and lakes of Nepal provide opportunities for recreational fishing.

Nowhere else in the Himalayan region could one find hundreds of kilometers of beautiful, cool, crystal-clear fishing waters, teeming with mahseer, snow trout, fresh water eel, and catfishes as in the upper reaches of the rivers Gandaki, Koshi, and Karnali of Nepal. Angling in such beautiful waters amidst glorious scenery is a diverse, subtle, and beguiling spectacle. The dancing and frolicking of fish in the Himalayan rivers are worth checking out.

The fishing can be done throughout the year. Still, the best season to go fishing on the white waters is before and after the monsoon rains: February until April, and then October and November. Some popular fishing areas are Karnali, Betrawati, Indrawati, Babai (Bardiya), Chitwan's river confluences, Dolalghat, on Kodari Highway, and Pokhara's lakes. Fishing is all the more fun in mountain streams. In the Terai river water large catfish, mural, and carp are found in abundance. There are some specific ethnic group in the hills and Terai region of Nepal whose lifestyle has been based on fishing. Bote, Majhi, Tharu and Machhuwar are some of them.

Special Fishing Tour Programs with First Environmental Trekking

a) Fishing in Budi Gandaki (5 days)

Half way between Kathmandu and Pokhara, Budhi Gandaki is a mystery river! Like the Marsyangdi, the Budhi Gandaki rises wholly in Nepal, and drains the Eastern slopes of Manaslu and Ganesh Himal, before flowing south through a steep valley to join the Trisuli River upstream of Mugling.

Fishing here will certainly provide you a unique experience. As you fish, you can observe typical Nepali villages, good mountain views, and a little-traveled, but easy river. The different varieties of fish can be seen frolicking in the water. The journey starts from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar, and the desire to catch fish will take you to Arket Bazaar. The fishing area includes several places of Arket Bazaar, Seuli Bazaar, and Arughat Bazaar. Forgetting the rest of the world you can relax and enjoy fishing here. This place is really wonderful, with crystal clear waters, and you can go to by boat to the blue waters, as there is an opportunity to hook up the varieties of fishes such as mahseer, snow trout, fresh water eel, and catfishes. The high currents of the water make this adventure a memorable and challenging one. And the fish you catch here are really delicious if it is cooked. In addition to this, you can experience various cultural and traditional ethos of this small but diverse country.

After your unspoken interaction with these beautiful fish and fauna, you retrace your route to Arughat Bazaar, and from there, a picturesque drive brings you back to Kathmandu.  

b) Fishing in Ankhu Khola (Netrawati) (5 days)

Ankhu Khola is yet another excellent destination for the subtle sport of fishing. It lies north in the Ganesh Himal region. You drive from Kathmandu to Khahare Bazaar which takes about six hours.

The main places where you can enjoy the fun of fishing include anywhere from Khahare Bazaar up to Kintang Phei. Another option is from Khahare to Tari Besi. This program has been designed to take anglers, both amateurs and professionals, on an exciting fishing trip. While on this exciting fishing trip, you also enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding forests, streams, and high mountains.

Here too, you find an opportunity to hook up a variety of fishes, such as mahseer, snow trout, fresh water eel, and catfishes.

The main attractions of this program are to make you feel relaxed away from the hubbub of the city, and help you observe the rural part of Nepal. Here you can enjoy boating, swimming in crystal-clear blue water, lying on sand beaches, camping, experiencing the local culture, interacting with the local people as you choose, home stay, fresh and tasty fruits, vegetables, fish, and beautiful scenery. 

Mailing Address:

First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.

Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

P.O.Box : 8056

Tel : + 977-1-4417343      

        + 977-1- 4424346

Mobile: +977-9851038817           

             +977-9851022303

Fax : + 977-1-4423855

E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np

http://www.go2trek.com

http://www.firstetrek.com