If you want a cliff hanger experience in Nepal, the Kathmandu valley perimeter offers some hair-raising spots. There are some terrific, dizzying places for those who get their kicks from crawling up vertical cliffs. If you are not making it to some of the kingdom's high peaks, here's another opportunity to get a high. Of late, rock climbing has found increasing popularity among the tourists coming into Nepal as well as for local enthusiasts, Trekking agencies too have jumped into the bandwagon and some of them now offer the rock climbing experience.
Most of the spots are situated to the north and northwest of the valley, in the vicinity of the Nagarjuna forest and the Shiva puri watershed and wildlife reserve. Your rock climbing trip can therefore be combined with bird watching, game watching and experiencing some of the last of the valley's wilds. Nagarjuna is a verdant hill located to the northwest of the Swayambhu Stupa and believed to be the place where the famous Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna meditated.
The cliff here is located inside the Nagarjuna forest reserve suitable for both beginners and wall rats. The limestone rock face is about 12-15 m high and bears the remnants of earlier climbs. what purists would describe as "piton scarred," or a defaced face. You could always do a free climb if experienced enough, or use the friendlier chocks.
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
Thursday, September 30, 2010
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
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
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
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
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
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
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