From bustling Kathmandu with its funny police-enforced curfew, to white water rafting down rivers and scaling Mount Everest, there’s no shortage of things to keep you busy in Nepal.
Get ready for the best trekking in the world
Nepal is beautiful place for trekking, with several mind-blowing destinations. Where you go for trekking in Nepal depends on your desires and your experience, but treks can range from a simple day-long hike in the stunning Annapurna region to an exodus trek into the wilderness in the Langtang or Everest region.
Ask our team of travel experts about the Mardi Himal, one of the most exotic and interesting treks in Nepal, taking in the southwesterly slope of Mount Machapuchare plus traditional villages, a rich diversity of culture and wildlife, and incredible scenery. Our Concierge travel specialists can answer any queries about your travel/trekking needs and arrange an exciting itinerary for you.
Get gripped: Mountaineering in Nepal
Mountaineering expeditions in Nepal are often high adrenaline and exciting, but they also require a high level of physical and mental fitness. An Everest expedition is the reason many people come to Nepal – around 1000 summit attempts are made every year – and although Everest can be climbed from both the southern side in Nepal and the northern side in Tibet, most people take the southern approach to the mountain via the Khumbu Valley.
The high altitude, fierce weather conditions and your own exhaustion are obstacles you’ll need to overcome, but our travel experts can set you on the right path with the best tour guides in the region.
Know before you go
If you’re looking to do some mountaineering in Nepal, you’ll need to know how to mountaineer above the snow line, as well as how to use crampons and ropes. Mountaineering beginners can take part in easier treks like Mera Peak, Island Peak and other peaks below 6500m/21,325 ft.
Gear up for some mountain biking
Winter (November-January) is one of the best times to cycle in Nepal at low altitude. Here’s when the sky will be clear and the air crisp and cool. If you’re looking to mix your altitudes, you’d be better to go in spring (February-April) when the temperature is moderate in all terrains. Some of Nepal’s best mountain biking can be found in the Kathmandu Valley, which offers the best views of the mighty Himalayas. Head from Dhaulagiri in the west to Everest in the east and marvel at this historic centre of Nepal where Nepalese art and culture were refined in a mesmerising maze of palaces, temples and monasteries.
Likewise, heading through the bustling backstreets of Thamel, into the forest and up to Kakani will bring you on course for the Shivapuri forest in order to see Budhanilkantha, an incredible 5th century statue of Vishnu. Ask our Concierge staff about cycling holidays and tours in Nepal.
Get wet and wild with some white water rafting
Existing as it does at the foot of the Himalayas, Nepal has an amazing diversity of rivers and some of the world’s best white water rafting opportunities. From exciting half-day excursions to full 12-day river expeditions including trekking, camping and cooking in the great outdoors, the possibilities for fun on the water are endless in Nepal.
The Upper Seti River and Lower Seti River both offer scenic valleys and terraced rice fields, whereas the Kali Gandaki, named after “Kali”, the goddess of destruction, is known to be one of Nepal’s most holy rivers, starting in the Tibetan Plateau in Mustang and plunging down through the Himalayas into one of the deepest gorges in the world.
Ask our knowledgeable staff about the best adrenaline and adventure activities in Nepal. And at the end of a busy day in the great outdoors, don’t forget to check out some live music in a rooftop bar in Kathmandu. Namaste.
