5 Things You Must Not Miss To Do In Pokhara!
Pokhara is considered as tourist attraction center of Nepal. Located in Kaski District of Nepal,Pokhara is heaven in the earth. If you are visiting Nepal,Pokhara is a must go destination. More than 2 million national and international tourists visit Pokhara yearly. So, why is there such a craze in visiting Pokhara ? We will tell you about what actually attracts people to Pokhara. So,here is the list of things you can do in Pokhara.
Paragliding :
Paragliding is one of the most adventurous thing you can do in Pokhara. Humans have always dreamed about flying in the sky like a bird does. The view of the Pokhara valley below as we fly will make you feel like this is the life you want to live. The pristine Pokhara Valley,The blue Lakes and the snow capped mountains and you will be all above them witnessing the most beautiful thing in the earth.
Details:
Season : It is favorable in almost every month unless it is raining,but the time from September to November and February to April is Best.
Flight ,Take off and Landing Site: The flight time is generally of 20 to 30 minutes for short flight and 40 to 50 minutes for long flight.
Take off : Sarangkot
Landing:Chame(near to Lakeside)
Age: People above 8 year of age can take part in this adventure but Kids aged 8 to 15 must be accompanied by Guradian.
Price :
10500 NPR for 20 to 30 minutes flight
15900 NPR for 40 to 50 minutes flight
Which Includes hotel pickup and dropping,video and TAX.
2. Zip Flyer Ride
Zip flyer ride is another adventurous activity you can do in Pokhara. It gives you thrill and your heartbeat may stop for instant because you will feel like flying with just chains,belts and ropes tying you to the metal rail. Pokhara has the highest and longest Zip Flying ride in the entire world,which is 600 m high from the ground and is around 1.9 km long. You will be coming down the rope with the speed about 100 km/hr which may make you feel like you are going to crash land but the speed decreases as we go down which will give you a thrill and excitement you are searching for. This zip flyer is operated since 2012 in Sarangkot,Pokhara.
Details:
Season : It is favorable in almost every month. But for the best view moths of April to October is preferred.
Flight ,Take off and Landing Site: The flight time is generally short which is 1.8 km. for short flight and 40 to 50 minutes for long flight.
Take off : Sarangkot
Landing: Chame(near to Lakeside)
Age: People above 18 year of age can take part in this adventure.
Price: 4500 NPR
Rafting :
Rafting in Pokhara is another adventure you can have in waters. With the fast running water sources of the river, you will be in middle of nowhere in a raft with water surrounding you from every possible sides with the huge noise. It may make you feel numb and stop your heart for moment but you will have an adventure of life in the raft. Make it possible to go with your friends on a single raft,then you will have actual fun. The rivers available for rafting are :
Upper Seti River – 1-2 days
Trisuli River – 1-2 days
Marshyangdi River – 2 days
Kali Gandaki River – 3 days
Karnali River – 8 – 10 days
Sunkoshi River – 8 -10 day
Details:
Season : It is favorable from the month of May to August.
Time: The time is generally based on the plans according to river. It may take you 1 day to 10 days based on length,plan and package.
Age: People above 18 year of age can take part in this adventure.
Price: Price range starts from 5000 to 50000 NPR based on plan.
4. Bungee Jumping :
Bungee Jumping in Pokhara is another most adventurous activity you will find among all this adventures . The most popular Bungee Jumping site near to Pokhara is Hemja,Pokhara. You will be tied by ropes and belts and pushed from the height of 800m to the pond below. Also known as Water Touching Thrill, you will even touch the water in the pond below at the lowest point of the jump. Considered as the second best Bungee Jumping site in Nepal, indulges you with the mesmerizing view you will see falling from 800m height.
Details:
Season : It is favorable from the month. Operates every day unless it is not raining.
Time: The time is generally 5 to 10 minutes.
Age: People above 18 year of age can take part in this adventure.
Price: Price range starts from 5000 to 50000 NPR based on plan.
Price:
Nepali Citizen : 3490 INR
Foreigners (except India) : 6890 INR
Indian Citizen : 6500 INR
5. Boating in Lake:
Boating is generally considered less adventurous compared to other adventures in Pokhara. But since Pokhara has big lakes where you can hire a small single boat for a person or a medium boat for a group of 4. You can boat around the big lake around until you get tired .
Details:
Season : It is favorable in every month.
Time: You can hire a boat for a whole day or any hours you want to.
Age: People above 15 year of age can take part in this adventure.
Price: Price range starts from 200 per hour to 1000 per hour depending on the kind of boat you hire.
