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101 Things To Do in Nepal

31. City of Temples:

The city of temples is the other name for Kathmandu valley, but you need to visit it to believe it! Kathmandu valley is a 218 square miles of land, situated above 4400 ft above sea level with three historic, artistic and cultural towns namely Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. Walk for five minutes in any direction in Kathmandu, you will definitely find a temple in left and right! There are more than 5 temples per square miles in Kathmandu.

32. Elephant Polo:

Play the Elephant polo. Game consists of four players on each team on a marked pitch of 120 meters by 70 meters using a standard size polo ball, each team have 3 elephants. You ride on an elephant; hit the polo ball with polo stick. Goal is scored when the ball is over or across the goal line.

33. Go Boating:

Go boating in Phewa Lake in Pokhara. This most accessible lake for recreational boating in Nepal is located on the backdrop of the Annapurna range, set in a lush green valley, and is a paradise for many photographers, boaters and shore side strollers.

34. Hot air Ballooning:

For those who choose to see mountains in Nepal and the unparallel scenes of the untouched valleys from above the sky, hot air ballooning is the ideal sport. See Himalayan range in the slowest speed possible.

35. Do a Day's Hiking:

You don't need seven days vacation to discover hiking pleasure in Nepal. Grab a local map, pack your small lunch and a mineral water, arrange a local porter for bags or carry it with you, then head for any hills in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel or Kakani. Enjoy your day's hiking, and then return back to your hotel.

36. Do Kayaking:

Come to Nepal for Kayaking. No matter how many times you might have done the river run, there is always a river waiting in Nepal for you to explore. Many of the rivers in Nepal are still untouched and unexplored.

37. Go For Mountain Flight

12 of the world's highest mountains living in Nepal want you to pay a visit. Meet them easily, just fly. Scheduled mountain flights are operated from Kathmandu and Pokhara. Contact the domestic airlines.

38. Pony Trek:

Rent a small horse (known as Ponies) for a day or two in Pokhara. Ride on it and trek. Ponies have been used as a means of transportation in remote parts of Nepal. Today, they are used extensively for trekking.

39. Hang Gliding:

Varied landscape of Nepal offers you hand gliding of all types. Best period for hang gliding in Nepal is September to April. Choose any hills on the north or untouched terrain in middle, you will soon find the temptation to fly like an eagle.

40. Culture Tour:

Take a pilgrimage trek to Gosaikunda. Work with Nepali social organizations to make your own culture program, and then tour into the Shangri La.