Adventure & Action: The 5 best activities in Nepal

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Nepal – A country as diverse and colorful as its people. The "roof of the world" has besides rare animals, idyllic lakes, picturesque landscapes also the highest mountains in the world. We show you the 5 best activities you can do in Nepal!

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1. Hiking & Trekking

Nepal is home to 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world. What better country to climb impressive mountainsides while hiking and trekking. In the evenings, you can view breathtaking sunsets and starry skies in clear air.

  • Experience tours (partly or fully guided) through the mountain massifs with guides, cook and porters
  • There is something for everyone from small to big and young to old: There are routes with different levels of difficulty
  • Different lengths: from hiking for a few hours to day trekking and climbing to exhilarating heights

Trekking group on Cho La Pass Trek Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking in Kali Gandaki Trekking in Gorak Shep

The top treks in Nepal

Kathmandu Valley & Shivapuri Trek

Take 3 days to experience culture at Nepal's heights: Hike from village to village. On our 8-day route you can enjoy the Kathmandu Valley and do the Shivapuri Trek!

Experience rivers, villages and glaciers – adventure and idyllic scenery. Here you can find all the details about our 19-day route including. Manaslu Circumnavigation.

Take off in the dense jungle and be carried to exhilarating heights in the ice desert. You might like the route "12-Day Annapurna Trekking.

Mount Everst Base Camp Trek

Climb the highest mountain in the world. Here you can find a route selection to Everest Base Camp.

2. Motorcycle action

Get on your bike – Feel the speed, the wind and pure freedom: Ride your motorcycle through the picturesque valley and mountain landscape of Nepal.

  • Circumnavigate the Annapurna
  • Make stops in impressive mountain scenery
  • See "Kali Gandaki" – the deepest canyon in the world
  • Simply stay overnight on the way in lodges, which are located on the route

You want to go through Nepal by motorcycle? Then our "Motorcycle Tour in Nepal: Annapurna Circumnavigation" is just the thing for you!

A young man taking a selfie with his motorcycle in Nepal

A young man taking a selfie with his motorcycle in Nepal

3. Panorama flight

An hour in the air: from the bustling city of Kathmandu up to the idyllic tranquility of the mountains. To Mount Everest and back. You fly over Tibetan highlands, picturesque valleys and see the Himalayas from a whole new perspective.

  • Let yourself be carried over Nepal
  • Enjoy the unique view from the bird's eye perspective
  • Feel weightless and free

Tip: The panoramic flight is a good start to your Nepal adventure or can be the crowning finale of a successful trip. Discover our 16-day route incl. Himalayan panoramic sightseeing flight.

View of Mount Everest from Kala Patthar

View of Mount Everest from Kala Patthar

4. Experience culture

There is a multitude of magnificent temples and historical buildings in Nepal. Remains from the era of kings and a time of legendary god cults. The culture of Nepal is known for its numerous festive occasions. A variety of ethnicities, religions and languages have found a peaceful co-existence in Nepal and are probably one of the reasons for the openness and hospitality of the Nepalese people.