Mountain
Flight:
Mountain Flight for the travelers, who are unable to make a trekking
trip to the mountains either because of lack of time or physically
fitness or due to sheer want of the adventures streak there are
mountain flights to simulate the experiences. The one hour flight
takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the
world and cruising close to the massifs of rock and ice makes this
an out of earth experience. The aircraft takes off and heads eastward
and almost immediately the peaks come into view. The first peak
that appears on your horizon is the majestic Gosaithan standing
8,013m tall. To its right appears Mt. Everest (8,848m), Dorje Lhakpa
(6,966m) looking like a massive figure of rock and ice. To its right
is Phurbi Chyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu Valley.
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Cable
Car:
Cable Car in Nepal takes you up on a spiritual adventure to the
abode of Manakamana the wish fulfilling Goddess. Even if you have
no wishes to make (assuming that you have got it all or you are
not a believer) this place offers a unique look into Nepali faith
in the goddess Manakamana. The Manakamana temple overlooks terraced
fields and the Trisuli River and Marsyangdi river valleys. The hilltop
(1302m) also offers a vantage point for taking in the breathtaking
views of the Manaslu-Himalchuli and Annapurna massifs to the north.
From the cable car station in Kurintar you get to Manakamana in
10 minutes flat or less. The ride covers a distance of 2.8 Km. With
31 passenger and 3 cargo cars each with a seating capacity of 6
people, the system has the overall capacity of handling 600 persons
per hour. The adventure is in getting your wishes fulfilled.
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Paragliding:
Paragliding is a relatively new adventure sport in Nepal. In
the Himalayan country it can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling
experience for the adventure seekers. You can experience unparalleled
scenic grandeur as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures,
eagles, kites, while floating over villages, monasteries, temples,
lakes and jungles with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayan
range.
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Pony Trek:
Pony Trek provides a fascinating way to experience the mountains
of Nepal. For those who can’t take the strain of daily hiking
and those who want respite on long treks, there are ponies to ease
that burden. Sit astride a pony and feel like what it was to traverse
some of the oldest trade routes, where men carrying materials to
be bartered opened up paths through the mountains and brought in
the influences. Pony treks are becoming increasing popular. The
landscape ranging from the plains of valley to the gently undulating
hills around and the mountains beyond. This can take you through
some most diverse terrains that you can see few days on horseback.
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Ultra
light Aircraft:
Ultra light Aircraft was introduced here in 1996 and has since
been offering sightseeing tours in the Pokhara Valley. The choice
of Pokhara for ultra-Light aircraft is appropriate chiefly because
of the proximity of the mountains and the scenic lake. For those
who wish they could fly like birds this flight is a must. Leave
your woes behind on the earth, soar to heights, bathe in the clouds,
reach out for the mountains and kiss the azure sky. It might be
lonely at the top but the spectacular view from high up there certainly
makes up for everything. The flights are available from the Pokhara
airport beginning September through June. The flight takes place
from sunrise to 11 am and from 3.00 pm to sunset every day
during these months.
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GORKHA
AND MANAKAMNA:
Gorkha is a hill bazaar and the ancestral home of the Shah dynasty.
This is the birthplace of the idea of unifying Nepal by King Prithvi
Narayan Shah. About 1000 feet above the town lies the famous Gorkha
Palace. The palace has beautiful architecture and you get an awesome
view of the mountains and the lush green valleys down below. A holy
cave below the palace is famous as Saint Gorakhnath lived here and
the town got its name from this cave.
Manakamna is a temple of the wish fulfilling
Goddess on top of a hill in the Gorkha district. It is a scenic
and pilgrim site. Innumerable devotees have touched the soil of
this holy place and it continues till this day to offer solace and
peace to all those who choose to lay their wearied heads on the
loving lap of the wish fulfilling mother. The other attraction is
the Lakhan Cave, which is located north east of the temple and is
easily accessible by moderate 30 minutes walk or a joyful pony ride.
Access:
Gorkha is accessible by road from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Manakamna
is best accessed by the Cable Car from Kurintar, which is on the
Tribhuvan Highway. Manakamna has a half-day trek option from Abu
Khaireni and is a wonderful trek.
The adventurous and outstanding trip would be to go to Manankamna
using the Cable Car and trek to Gorkha along the ridge, this trip
has wonderful views and you could experience the real Nepali village
life, as this route is not a regular tourist option.
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TANSEN:
Tansen would give the visitor a taste of everything in the kingdom
of Nepal. It is on the way from Pokhara to Lumbini, and is not too
far from the Royal Chitwan National Park. It is located 4300m above
sea level and has very good weather, which is moderate throughout
the year. The Srinagar hill has the beauty of a real hill station.
The great views are worth taking the trouble to walk up to the highest
point of the town. On clear days the view reveals Dhaulagiri, Annapurna,
Manaslu, Gauri Shankar and other peaks. The kings of Tansen wielded
great power before the Gurkhas unified today’s Nepal. The
Ranas built palaces and mansions to develop Tansen into a hill station.
One of these palaces has a huge door called the Baggi Dhoka. The
town’s intricately patterned Dhaka is the most popular hand
woven cloth of Nepal. Nepal’s national cap is also made from
the same cloth. There are potters and metal workers. Places
of interest: Rani Mahal, Riddi Bazaar, Srinagar Hill Top. etc.Access:
Siddharth Highway connects Tansen from Lumbini and Pokhara.
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