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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