Pokhara is a centre of the adventure of Nepal. The city offers various adventurous activities for you. Here is the list of adventurous activities you must try while you are in Pokhara.
Bungee jumping
Bungee jumping is one of the must-do activities in Pokhara. You can experience the thrill of bungee jumping either in Hemja or in Pardi bazaar.
You can enjoy Nepal’s first tower bungee with a spellbinding view of the Himalayas, the hill and the river. The 70m tower bungee is located just 20 minutes away from the Lakeside. They also offer zip flyer.
Another Bungee jumping site is located in Pardi bazaar, just 3 km away from Lakeside. It is the first natural double deck cantilever bridge bungee jumping in Nepal. The height of the lower deck is 121 meters and upper deck 125 meters. Enjoy the free fall above Seti river with a mesmerizing view of Annapurna range.
Paragliding
Pokhara has one of the best locations for Paragliding in the world. The Sarangkot hill is rated as the best Paragliding location in the world by many Paraglider. Paragliding in Pokhara is a must-do activity for an adventure lover. You can enjoy the breathtaking view of Himalayas, Lakes and Pokhara city through the sky. You can have thrills of Paragliding, solo or tandem with world-class Pilot. Best time for Paragliding in Pokhara; March to May and September to November.
zip liner
Zip liner is another adventurous activity you can do when you are in Pokhara. You can enjoy the thrilling ride of the 1.8km long world’s tallest and steepest zip line from Sarangkot to Hemja along with a spectacular view of majestic Annapurna range.
Ultralight flight
Be ready to fly over the Himalayan mountain range in an Ultralight aircraft. The ultralight flight can be a good experience for discovering the majestic Himalayas and the ariel view of Pokhara Valley and surrounding. The flight provides you with a close view of Annapurna massif and many more. The takeoff and landing location is at Pokhara airport. You can have different route option according to budget and time;
15 minutes of flight can cover Sarangkot, Peace Stupa, Seti river and much more.
30 minutes of flight can cover Machhapuchre foothill, Naudada and much more.
60 minutes of flight can cover Annapurna range, Mt Machhapuchre and much more.
Rafting in Seti
Rafting in the Seti river can be an exhilarating experience. Have a short and extreme river adventure on upper Seti lasting about 90 minutes with fantastic Annapurna mountain views. The starting point of rafting is old Bamboo Bridge which is an only 30 minutes drive from Lakeside.
Best time for rafting: September to November and March to June.
Mountain biking
Pokhara is also famous for mountain biking. You can enjoy mountain biking in a popular trail around Pokhara that passes through the green forest, remote villages and provide the spectacular view of Majestic Himalayas and lakes.
Some of the popular mountain biking trails around Pokhara are;
-Round Phewa lake single trail
-Sarangkot hill biking tour
-World Peace Pagoda biking tour
-Biking tour around Begnas lake