Nepal should be known as the land of water. Thanks to the monsoons and constant snow melt, Nepal is one wet country with countless tumbling torrents feeding into frothing rivers which eventually feed into the great Gangetic plains.

In short, Nepal is a white-water rafting dream with many rivers to choose from depending on what you want – white knuckle, man swallowing rapids, or a gentle paddle through stunning scenery. 

Anywhere there’s mountains, there’s sure to be downhill mountain bikers carving new trails.

The beauty of Nepal is that the locals have already built many tracks snaking through the foothills, which they use to walk from village to village.

Over the past 10 years, keen mountain bikers have explored these tracks and now there are numerous tour companies who offer pure downhill mountain-biking trips.

Pokhara valley is the main spot for paragliding.

Take a tandem flight with one of the many pilots who launch off a 600-metre peak above Phewa Lake.

Once in the air, thermals carry you far above the valley floor to soar with great eagles and vultures.