It is about 3 hours drive from Kathmandu to Bhote Koshi River Gorge.

Paragliding
Paragliding in Nepal amongst the grandest scenery on earth is an inspiring experience. You will float over mystery-shrouded monasteries, ancient palaces, legendary lakes, raging rivers, exotic jungle and villages forgotten by time.
We can offer you various paragliding trips such as -Tandem Flying, Annapurna Panorama flights, Para hawking, Falconry courses extra with base in Pokhara. For more information, please write us.

Hiking
Kathmandu and Pokhara Valleys offer excellent opportunities for hiking. Here are some routes in the hills surrounding Kathmandu Valley.

Day Hikes from Kathmandu

SHIVAPURI (2732m)
The climb to the top of Shivapuri hill, which lies directly north of Kathmandu, takes about 3 hours. The path is alternating level walks through forests and steep inclines. The summit of Shivapuri is one of the four pilgrimage peaks on the valley rim.

From Kathmandu, you will drive 30 minutes ( 9 km) to Budha Nilkantha Shrine and start hiking. On the return, you can walk along the ridge that descends south to Boudhanath from where you will drive back to Kathmandu.

Sankhu- Nagarkot
You will drive 16km to the ancient village Sankhu, where you can visit the shrine of Bajrayogini. From where you will hike through terraced fields and farmhouse to Nagarkot (2175m). From Nagarkot, you can drive back to Kathmandu.

Phulchoki
Phulchoki, situated at the altitude of 2762 to the south east of Kathmandu is the highest of the four pilgrimage peaks ringing the valley. The top of the hill, on a clear weather day offers views of the Himalaya to the north and the Terai plains to the south. A Hindu shrine sits amidst a tangle of TV and radio antenna towers. Its forested slopes are covered with rhododendrons and orchids.

You will drive about 40 minutes to Godavari (20km) botanical garden from where the hike of the day begins. It takes 3 hours to reach the top. You will descend down the same way back.

Nagarjun
Nagarjun Hill (1982m) is a popular pilgrimage site. The trail begins at the entrance of the protected forest (5km from Katmandu). It takes about 2 hours to reach the top of the hill. On clear weather day, great view of the Himalayas and of the Kathmandu valley can be seen. There is a Buddhist stupa and a view tower on the top. You will drive back from the top to Hotel.

Day Hikes from Pokhara

Sarangkot (1592m)
A former Kaski Fort lies atop a hill 5 km west of old bazaar of Pokhara which is the most fascinating view point for western Himalayas panorama view. You can hike both ways but most people take one way car drive and walk back down.

Kahundanda
Kahundanda (1520m) lies to the north-east of Pokhara, which has a ruined fort on the summit as well as a view tower.

Ghawchok
This is a typical Gurung Village and the site of one of the regions oldest settlements. This is a 5 hour walk to the north of Pokhara.

Naudanda
Naudanda is a 5 hour walk and favorite with those wishing to get away from it