Friday, April 6, 2012

WHAT YOU CAN DO IN NEPAL



Mountain Flight



Mountain tour on a flight is something that is something new and unique that one will love to enjoy during Nepal tour. Lovingly called the Roof of the World, the Kingdom of Nepal is seat to 8 out of the 10 highest mountains in the world, making an ideal gateway to enjoy tour in mountain flights Nepal.

Nepal has the boon of Nature. It is so rich that almost all activities that you do, intesly associated to nature. Mountain flight is one of the most famous air activities done in Nepal. Most of the tourists who are not able to do trekking, embark on one-hour scenic flight that is called mountain flight.

Mountain flights in Nepal give wonderful opportunity to see the majestic beauty of the Nepal and the unique geographical feature that draws thousands and thousands of tourists from across the globe. More of all it is an ideal way for those who are have limited time or are unfit but still want to savour in the splendid charm of the outstanding beauty of Nepal. 


This one hour scenic flight enables one to view the spectacular mountain ranges comprise of worlds highest peaks like Mt. Everest at 8848m (29,028ft). Among spectacular panoramic views of the 850 mountains over 6000 meters (19,680ft), you will see Kanchenjunga (8586m/ 28,162ft), Makalu (8463m/ 27,766ft), Lothse (8400m/ 27,940ft) and Manaslu (8165m/ 26,781ft). This is a sure way to touch any visitor's heart and to give great pleasure.



Mountain Flight can be done during the year round. But we strongly recommend the best time period for mountain flight are from February to April and October & November as prime time to enjoy the mountain flights. Transport to Airport and drive back to Hotel will be charge extra US $ 20.00 NET.



Generally, Buddha Air, Yeti Air, Guna and Agni Airlines provide this magestic panaromic mountain flight. If you have zeal to witness all these views with your own eyes, let us know. The total cost for this trip is USD 180/- per person.



Bungy Jumping

Bungy jumping is an extreme sport that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover over one spot on the ground. The thrill comes as much from the free-fall as from the rebounds. Bungee jumping gives the jumper extreme excitement and a memorable lifetime experience.
Nepal's first bungy jumping site is situated 160m over the wild Bhote Kosi river, and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border, a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu. As can be arranged on arrival in Kathmandu. As of now, there is only one agency offering this sport. The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungy 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". You can book your bungy as a day trip from Kathmandu or combine it with a stay and other activities. On the day of your jump the jump master will first give a briefing. He then writes your weight on your hand and tells you in which group you will be jumping. If you have any medical problems, please discuss them with the jump master. We advise you to wear closed shoes for the bungee. Make sure your pockets are empty and know that cameras and bags are not allowed on the bridge. We provide safety deposit boxes for your valuables.
Location
Less than 3 hours outside Kathmandu by Ultimate Bungy Shuttle. You will travel the Arniko (Kathmandu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Tibet Border and the famous Friendship Bridge.


The Gorge

Ultimate Bungy Nepal takes place on a 166m wide steel suspension bridge over the Bhoti Kosi River.



The Bridge

Swiss designed, specially for bungy jumping with a 4x safety factor. The bridge has a loading factor of 250kg per running meter. This means that the bridge will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg or 4.5 tones. 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.


Para Gliding

Paragliding in Nepal can be a truly wonderful & fulfilling experience for the adventure seeking. A trip will take you over some of the best scenery on earth, as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites & float over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes & jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. Pokhara is now an internationally recognized destination for free-flight enthusiasts. 
The hot spot for paragliding is the Pokhara valley. At 800 meters above sea level, the mild climate makes it an ideal area for flying, far more stable than the Kathmandu valley. Gliding is a weather dependent sport & the flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the month being November & December. There is a dedicated takeoff area especially cleared for paragliding. The take-off point for these flights is Sarangkot (1592m), which also offers prime views of Phewa Lake & the mountains at the sunrise & sunset. As flying is dependant on thermals and ridge winds, this activity is highly dependant on the weather. The best times to glide during the day is between 9 and 11 o’clock in the morning. The best thermals form when the ground is just starting to heat the air.


A flight takes about ½ to ¾ hour, depending on the thermals. Once you book with us, we provide you pick up and drop facility to and from the hotel. Don't forget to bring a wind proof jacket and shoes for this adventure. Its quite rude to send slippers or sandals falling down from the sky. Flying in the skies is quite safe and even acrophobics can consider the activity – just keep your eyes on the picturesque scenery of the Annapurna massifs towering high over the northern skyline.

How to FLY.
Paragliding requires a running start to take off; one cannot simply jump off a cliff as this is not parachuting. Observing the wind direction, an experienced pilot will walk into a gusty breeze to aid lifting the canopy. When one runs, the glider catches wind and chambers in the canopy fill up with air. This running start is done in a downhill direction. If one runs uphill, it is very tough for the glider to run fast and far enough for the chambers to fill with air. Once a strong wind is caught, the canopy fills and lifts, the pilot (and his passenger if in tandem flight) who is still running will feel being lifted off the ground. With hands on the guiding strings, the pilot can steer the direction, twisting, tugging and turning his or her body in the required direction.


What Happens When it FLY.

A common complaint by first-time fliers is that paragliding can be quite a nauseating adventure. This problem arises in certain situations. One is when the glider starts to spiral or spin when the canopy is caught in forceful winds. This is not the regular course for first-timers flying tandem with commercial operators, as the experienced pilots choose familiar and safe ‘air-routes’ to fly. It is usually towards the end, as the pilot carefully maneuvers the glider for landing that a giddy feeling sets in. The pilot has to fly in a tightening circular path as its path spirals to that exact landing point.



Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is a tremendous way to see the exotic sights of our kingdom such as the ancient routes of Trans-Himalayan Traders and the rural village life of Nepal. In Nepal you will enjoy the timeless culture and rich flora and fauna of our heritage as you explore such wonders as the Kathmandu Valley, the monuments or the temple complexes. Alternatively peddle at your own pace along some of the hidden trails to the rarely visited rural villages where you will see the warm smiles of locals living the preserved, traditional and simple life (on the verge of poverty, long forgotten in the post industrial cultures of the world), that is the style of Nepal.
Red Rose Travel, Tours and Treks P.Ltd. offers a challenging and pleasant scenic ride from the tropical plains of terai, mid-hills, mountainous terrain and its lush valleys to the arctic climate of the high alpine region. The only way to discover these hidden treasures and its warm ever-smiling people is on mountain bikes. Mountain biking is a great fun and a perfect way to discover Nepal's great diverse landscape, of tremendous terrain, tracks and trails. Where mountain bike takes you away from the hustle bustle of the city-town life into serene country life, on a hidden trail rarely visited area of local villages, its traditional rural life style that has preserved for centuries. 
Around the Kathmandu valley the options for mountain biking are endless. You can challenge yourself on long, hilly rides out on the valley rim or just explore the many temples and Newari villages in the lower valley. Or for the less energetic you can have a strictly down hill tour. Exploring the area on a bike is a fantastic way to experience the local culture and way of life. It allows you to get off the beaten track and explore rural farming areas, National parks and Hill Stations. For long trips there are plenty of guest house scattered around the valley rim, so you can travel easily. You don’t have to bring your own bike; good quality front suspension mountain bikes can easily be hired from Kathmandu or Pokhara.
For the adrenaline seeker there is some really good down hill routes on offer around Kathmandu and Pohkara as well as a newly opened up heritage trail in Langtang to challenge your technical abilities. For the serious rider, there are also mountain bike races throughout the year that are open to foreigners. Please contact us for detail and information. we can tailor any mountain biking trip to suit your needs. Here is a taste of some excellent tours for your Trip.

Hyangla Namsari Tour: 4 Nights/5 Days 


Day 01: Kathmandu-Nagarkot (38 km)
Breakfast at the Hotel; Move for the First Day of Cycling; Pass medieval town of Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur is an ancient city hugely occupied by Newari Culture and Tradition, an ancient city comprises of historically and archeologically rich temples and squares: Move towards Nagarkot along the black topped road; Move slowely climb 20km to Nagarkot passing steeply terraced rice fields and houses; Arrival at Nagarkot; Hotel Check In; Evening: Sunset View form Nagarkot View Tower; O/N

Day 02: Nagarkot - Namo Buddha- Dhulikhel (35 km)
Early Morning: Sunrise View from Nagarkot View Tower; Return to the Hotel; Breakfast; Ride Down Hill leaving the Nagarkot top to Nala-a typical Newari Village-passing some interesting Chetri and Brahmin Villages; Move towards Dhulikhel along a dirty trail climbing and descending small hills before reaching the holy Buddhist Site of Namo Buddha-according to legend it was here that Buddha, in a previous incarnation, fed his flesh to a hungry tigress as an offering, A stone statue marks the site; there is an active monastery on top of the hill-follow the picturesque view along tarmac and dirt roads back to Dhulikhel; Hotel Check In; O/N

Day 03: Namo Buddha-Pauwa - Timal Danda (36 km)
Breakfast at the Hotel; Move to Timal Danda-a place densly inhabited by Tamang People- First part of the riding up to Bhakunde Besi is fine pitched road; Start up hill along a dusty road to Timalcot-Famous for fantastic views of Himalyan range and Sun koshi river valley to north and south to Mahabharat range-Follow small up and downs; cross over many Tamang Village; Reach to Pauwa; O/N 

Day 04: Pauwa-Dhulikhel (37 km)
Breakfast at the Hotel; Follow the trail that we passed the previous day and return to Timalkot; Descend along a dusty road to Panchal Valley; Cross a small river named Ghue Khola and Follow a small track of valley up to Tinpiple of Tamaghat; Move further up to Dhulikhel; O/N

Day 05: Dhulukhel-Kathmandu via Lubhu Sisneri (33 km)
Breakfast at the Hotel; Move to Panauti-Visit Indraswor Mahadev Temple (the oldest surviving temple found in Nepal that was supposed to be built in 1294 AD); Climb West and follow a small track along the Roshi River; Enter a narrow pristine valley and reach to Lakuri Bhanjyang; Move towards Sisnery and Paddle up to Kathmandu


Jungle Safari

Nepal has 14 national parks and wildlife reserves most of them are covered with diverse wildlife and exotic birds. They are major places to do Jungle safari in Nepal. Not all National Parks and Reserves offer this majestic experience. Most jungle Safari consists of canoe rides on the jungle rivers, nature walks, birds watching excursions and quick tours around the villages to discover unique culture and traditions of the local village people. Jungle Safari provides an opportunity to witness the beauty of wilderness and wild life. It is also a way to pay your respect to the animals by indulging in this outback adventure sports which brings you closer to the nature. When you visit Nepal, add the Jungle Safari in your `To-do List'. You won't regret it. There are also scheduled cultural-musical programs performed by the villages, which are also in the Jungle Safari itinerary. Ride on elephant back or drive your four-wheeler to  view wild animals in their natural habitat or you might escape for a canoe rides on the jungle rivers. One can also have a memorable nature walks, bird watching excursions, village and cultural tours. Chitwan, the home of Nepal's wildlife, has over 43 species of animals. It is also popular Safari destination in the region.
Jungle Safari is the fourth most popular adventure sports in Nepal. The outdoor adventure sports into the wilderness to see wild animals, birds and natural beauty. You ride on an elephant's back or on a four wheeler jeep accompanied by a fully trained guide (also known as expert Naturalist) for the love of nature and animals.
In Nepal, Chitwan and Bardiwa are two hot places to do jungle safari. Chitwan is Nepal's most popular National Park offering excellent opportunity to see Royal Bengal Tigers, One horned Rhino, Crocodile and thrilling wilderness experience into its deep and thick jungle and this park is the easiest one to reach among all others. Bardia also offers excellent jungle Safari Adventure and somewhat similar activities like that of Chitwan.

Accommodation: Chitwan and Bardia have excellent accommodation and tourist facilities right next to the jungle so one can start then relax at ease.
Activities Related to Jungle Safari:
Village Tour - into the villages to learn about new culture and traditionsElephant Safari - thick jungles awaits you to explore wild animalsNature Walk (or also known as Jungle walk) - in and around jungle for that sweet walks!Cultural Program - watch programs consisting of traditional (folk) dance and songsBirds Watching - spot the species and write your own books on birds in Nepal!Other Services - have a go for splendid boating and canoeing experience in the rivers and pondsAccommodation - stay where the action is. Get the lodges or resorts at the place where Safari begins and ends.
What to bring with you?
Binoculars Sun Hat and Sun CreamSwim WearLight Clothes; Color should blend with natural surroundingsLight sweater or jacket for mornings and evenings during the winter season (Dec to Feb)Shoes for easy movementFlashlightSwiss knifeReading booksAnd.. of course, your Camcorder or Camera!












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