Things to do in Nepal Except Trekking
Tired of trekking for hours and want to enjoy something different? With this article, we shall let you know about the things to do in Nepal except Trekking.
When you think of Nepal, you automatically think of the glorious mountains as they stand there with their beautiful snow-capped structure. Yes, Nepal is famous for trekking but there are various other things to do in Nepal except trekking.
Starting from beautiful tours within the capital city or other popular cities to thrilling adventurous activities to get your adrenaline rushing, Nepal has it all. You can choose what kind of activity you would prefer in Nepal other than trekking among this wide variety.
Blessed with beautiful views, natural beauty, and best of all the innate hospitality of the people, Nepal is a great tourist destination. But since there has been so much talk about trekking and mountaineering in Nepal, you must be worried about what else is there to do in Nepal.
For people who love adventurous and thrilling activities, you can enjoy the thrill of enjoying the view of Nepal from high destinations with activities like helicopter tours, paragliding, bungee jumping, etc.
As for the people who love to enjoy their vacation enjoying the cultural diversity, sightseeing, and exploration, you can enjoy activities like fishing, jungle safari, and cultural tours in the city.
Either way, Nepal has a thing for each and every one of you to enjoy. Nepal is not just about trekking and more about your quality enjoyment and making beautiful memories.
We have prepared a list of 7 things for you to do in Nepal other than Trekking and make your visit to Nepal worth every penny.
Helicopter tour
Since Nepal is most popular about the beautiful tall mountains, why not get a quick view of them. No, we don’t mean for you to walk for days on end in the remote areas for the view of the mountains. What I mean is for you to have the most exciting flight of your life with a helicopter tour of the beautiful tall mountains in Nepal.
Trekking is not the only way to enjoy the magnificent views of the glorious mountains in real life. You can choose the comfortable and luxurious method of helicopter tours of the mountains. You can enjoy this service in any mountain range. You can try the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour or even the Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour. These are the most popular helicopter tours in the mountain region.
With the helicopter tour of the mountains, you get the best panoramic views of the mountains without having to exhaust yourself. The view of the helicopter cannot be compared to the other views. You get the eagle-eye view of the mountains and the glaciers. This is truly a blissful moment to experience.
Chitwan National Park Safari
For the people who love to enjoy nature and its unique and exotic creation, a wildlife safari is the best adventure for you. Nepal has many national parks and conservation areas specifically made to protect its exotic and endangered animals, birds, and plants. Imagine getting a chance to visit this place and experience the beautiful sight of the animals and birds in their natural habitat.
One of the most popular wildlife safaris in Nepal is the Chitwan National Park Safari. With a wide range of exotic flora and fauna found in the Chitwan National Park, you will have a great day enjoying the beautiful sight of animals and birds in their natural habitat. Especially getting the opportunity to see the endangered species of Nepal like the one-horned Rhinoceros so close will be mesmerizing.
Paragliding
One of the most popular adventure sports in Nepal is paragliding. If you walk the streets in Pokhara you will be able to see many paragliders up in the sky. Be one of them soaring up in the sky taking in the beautiful view of the gorgeous city as you float in the sky among the birds.
To everyone who always dreamt of flying, this is the closest you will get. Gliding in the sky admiring the beautiful view of the city while the wind rushes past you has got to be the most adventurous thing to do in Nepal.
White River Rafting
As I have mentioned earlier, Nepal is rich in water resources. With this many rivers, Nepal is the best place for white river rafting. The strong rapids of the river in Nepal make your rafting experience adventurous and thrilling.
Fighting through the strong rapids of the river on your small raft with your friends is the most exciting thing. You can also combine this rafting trip with your fishing trip to get the most out of it. The most popular destinations for white river rafting in Nepal are the Trishuli River, Sunkoshi River, Tamu, and Bhotekoshi. Each of these destinations has its own charm and mesmerizing views.
Cultural tour
Everyone who has heard about Nepal knows that Nepal is rich in culture and religion. So, when you visit Nepal make sure not to miss out on the cultural tour of the country or just the main cultural cities.
The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu has the most cultural diversity with people from all parts of the country gathered up in the city. Also, the three durbar squares have the most cultural diversity packed up in it. so make sure to include the Durbar squares in your cultural tour.
You can finish the Kathmandu city cultural tour in a day or two. So if you are looking for a better more detailed cultural tour, you should try the Lumbini cultural tour where Lord Buddha was born. You could also try the
Bungee Jumping
As for the ones with a strong heart always in search of the thrill in life, we have Bungee Jumping. Jumping from a height with nothing but ropes tied to your legs, you will be guaranteed that sweet adrenaline rush in your bodies.
You can try this extreme adventure sport in Nepal in many different places. However, the most popular spot for bungee jumping in Nepal is the Bhotekoshi Gorge and the Hemja River in Pokhara. These two spots are the most popular for bungee jumping in Nepal.
Now that you have learned about the various things to do in Nepal except trekking, we hope that you spend your time in Nepal enjoying yourselves and making beautiful memories.
Fishing in Nepal
So another outlet for you to enjoy your Nepal trip is to let yourselves out on a fishing trip in Nepal. Nepal is not only famous for its mountains but also for being the second richest country in water resources. With so many lakes and rivers, there are bound to be lots of fishes.
So pack your best fishing rod, reel (ultralight spinning reel is recommended) and your best fishing apparel and get ready to experience a unique fishing experience in the waters of Nepal. One of the most famous fishing destinations in Nepal is the Trishuli River. You can find all sorts of fish in the rivers of Nepal but what truly amazes you is the beautiful view surrounding you while you wait for your fish to catch the bait.
You can fish by yourself or join a fishing group and head on a fishing trip with the crew to the depths of the river and enjoy the beautiful water current and the views. You can also get camping and cooking utensils to enjoy your freshly caught fish.
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