The adventure of hot air ballooning is available in Kathmandu . The principles governing hot air balloons are very simple. Propane gas is fired into the balloon or envelope as it is called, which heats the air and causes it to rise. Once the balloon fills with enough hot air, it takes to he skies. From then on, it is the wind, which decides where the balloon goes. Adding more or less hot air to the envelope and in this way controls altitude; air currents can be ridden to reach a desired destination.
Usually flights begin shortly after dawn, when winds are their calmest. Once the balloon is full and al systems double-checked, the lines are let loose and the passenger basket is carried up over the morning fog and into sun-lit skies. The balloon will float at about 1,200 to 1,500 M above the Valley, which will bring passengers close to 3,000 M. From this altitude, the entire Himalayan range will be in sight as well as fantastic downward views of Kathmandu Valley iiself.
After 15 minutes or so at this altitude, enough time for people to take their photos and convince their jaws to close again, the balloon will descend for a gentle flight over the sights of the Kathmandu Valley . By the timem the basket sets down again, roughly one house after take-off, the balloonists will have experienced Kathmandu and the mighty Himalaya from an entirely new perspective.
Paragliding:
Paragliding in this Himalayan country 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 Himalayas. Its evening, and you are just back from a sight-seeing tours or a delight-ful shopping binge. So what do you do ? Go back to your Hotel Room? No, Kathmandu is not going to let you off that easily. There are more fun-filled adventures waiting for you a Paraglading.
Bungy Jumping :
The sport has finally found a natural home in the highest mountains range in the world. The ultimate thrill of a bungy jump can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps, the best site in the world. Nepal 's first bungy jumping site is situated 160m. over the wild Bhote Kosi River , and located close to the Nepal-Tibet ( China ) border, a three hours drive from Kathmandu . A jump can be arranged on arrival in Kathmandu . The jump, at 160 m. was designed by one of the New Zealand 's leading bungy consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jumpmasters in the business.
Cable Car:
The temple and small village of Manakamana is situated atop the 1302 metre hill that lies 12 km south of historic town Gorkha and overlooking the river Valley of Trishuli in South and Marshyandi in west, some three by Private Car west from Kathmandu, or about the same time by Private Car east from Pokhara. A cable car runs.
( morning 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., stopping for lunch break from 12.00 p.m. to 13.30 p.m.) from the cable station of Kurintar .
Cable car is a recent phenomenon in Nepal that has become extremely popular pilgrimage and holiday destiation with the locals and tourists alike. The 10-minute cable-car ride takes the visitor to the temple of Goddess Manakamma who is believed to have the power to fulfil wishes, thus called the wish fulfilling deity.
Mountain Biking:
Mountain baking is a fast way to see rural Nepal . The Villages are quaint and you will see the Nepalese peoples as they are. You can ride through rice fields, bike to the Terai towns or test your mountain biking skills by traveling to Mount Mera with your bike. The Mountain baking possibilities and streets are endless in Nepal . There are many mountain mud tracks that have created a paradise for the action biker.
s is fired into the balloon or envelope as it is called, which heats the air and causes it to rise. Once the balloon fills with enough hot air, it takes to he skies. From then on, it is the wind, which decides where the balloon goes. Adding more or less hot air to the envelope and in this way controls altitude; air currents can be ridden to reach a desired destination. 
. 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 Himalayas. Its evening, and you are just back from a sight-seeing tours or a delight-ful shopping binge. So what do you do ? Go back to your Hotel Room? No, Kathmandu is not going to let you off that easily. There are more fun-filled adventures waiting for you a Paraglading.
The sport has finally found a natural home in the highest mountains range in the world. The ultimate thrill of a bungy jump can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps, the best site in the world. Nepal 's first bungy jumping site is situated 160m. over the wild Bhote Kosi River , and located close to the Nepal-Tibet ( China ) border, a three hours drive from Kathmandu . A jump can be arranged on arrival in Kathmandu . The jump, at 160 m. was designed by one of the New Zealand 's leading bungy consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jumpmasters in the business.
The temple and small village of Manakamana is situated atop the 1302 metre hill that lies 12 km south of historic town Gorkha and overlooking the river Valley of Trishuli in South and Marshyandi in west, some three by Private Car west from Kathmandu, or about the same time by Private Car east from Pokhara. A cable car runs.
Mountain baking is a fast way to see rural Nepal . The Villages are quaint and you will see the Nepalese peoples as they are. You can ride through rice fields, bike to the Terai towns or test your mountain biking skills by traveling to Mount Mera with your bike. The Mountain baking possibilities and streets are endless in Nepal . There are many mountain mud tracks that have created a paradise for the action biker. 