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Adventure Sports

Bungee, rafting, paragliding, zip line

Nepal drops from 8,849 m to under 100 m in under 200 km. That gradient gives it fast rivers, reliable thermals and deep gorges, so you can jump, fly and raft inside one week.

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Highest bungee
228 m (Kushma)
Longest river trip
270 km (Sun Koshi)
Paragliding sites
Pokhara, Bandipur

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What the Gradient Gives You

Eight peaks above 8,000 m meet tropical lowlands in less than 200 km, and that drop gives Nepal rivers with real gradient, thermals off the ridges and gorges deep enough to jump into. Two bungee sites lead the list. Kushma, between Parbat and Baglung over the Kali Gandaki, is a 228 m drop from a footbridge, a couple of hours by road from Pokhara. The Bhote Koshi jump at The Last Resort is a 160 m fall from a suspension bridge over a gorge, about three hours from Kathmandu on the Araniko Highway.

The Sun Koshi is the serious river trip, 270 km through eastern Nepal over roughly nine days of Class III to IV water. Shorter trips on the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi work as add-ons, though we are keeping the upper Trishuli and its riverside camps off our programme this autumn while the channel settles after the August 2026 flood. Paragliding at Pokhara launches from Sarangkot at about 1,600 m with the Annapurnas across the valley and Phewa Lake below. The ZipFlyer runs 1.8 km from Sarangkot down to Hemja, with about 600 m of vertical drop.

Tandem paragliding, bungee and commercial rafting are all guided, so none of them requires experience. The thing to check is the operator: ask about insurance and when the equipment was last replaced. A week is enough to combine a jump, a flight and a river, and Pokhara is the base for most of it. Swotah also runs bungee trips, rock climbing in Kathmandu, mountain flights and the Everest skydive.

Find the right trip

  • Easy

    Half-Day and Day Activities

    No experience needed

    Tandem flights, zip lines, kayaks and day rafting. Short briefings, and no experience needed.

    • Sarangkot paragliding
    • ZipFlyer
    • Phewa Lake kayak
    Pokhara and central Nepal
  • Moderate

    Bungee and Canyon Swing

    Health and weight limits apply

    The big jumps. Physically easy, but you need to meet the operator's health and weight limits.

    • Kushma bungee
    • Bhote Koshi bungee
    • Canyon swing
    160 m to 228 m
  • Challenging

    Multi-Day Rivers

    Confident swimmers

    Several days on a river, camping on beaches. You should swim confidently and be happy cold and wet for days at a time.

    • Sun Koshi (about 9 days)
    • Karnali
    Class III to IV

Where to jump, fly and raft

NameDetailLevelTypical price
Kushma BungeeParbat and Baglung228 m dropModerateAbout NPR 8,000
Bhote Koshi BungeeSindhupalchok160 m dropModerateAbout $100
Sun Koshi RaftingEastern Nepal270 km, about 9 daysChallengingPackage
Pokhara ParaglidingPokharaLaunch near 1,600 mEasyAbout $80 to $120
Pokhara ZipFlyerSarangkot to Hemja1.8 km, 600 m dropEasyAbout $70
Trishuli RaftingCentral NepalClass II to IIIEasyCheck after flood
Phewa Lake KayakPokharaBeginnerEasyHourly rental

Before you go

What to prepare

  • Know your weight

    Bungee, swing and zip line operators set minimum and maximum weights. Check yours when you book.

  • Declare health conditions

    Tell the operator about heart, back, neck or eye conditions, or pregnancy. These can rule out bungee and paragliding.

  • Check your insurance

    Check that your travel insurance names these activities. Many standard policies exclude them.

What to bring

  • Closed shoes with strapsBungee, flying
  • River sandalsRafting
  • Windproof layerParagliding
  • Quick-dry clothesRafting
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses strapAll

Best season & fees

  • Jan: Good
  • Feb: Good
  • Mar: Best
  • Apr: Best
  • May: Good
  • Jun: Off-season
  • Jul: Off-season
  • Aug: Off-season
  • Sep: Best
  • Oct: Best
  • Nov: Best
  • Dec: Good

When to go

Autumn (Oct to Nov) is prime for all of it, with stable weather, clean thermals and strong rivers after the monsoon. Spring (Mar to May) is the second window. The monsoon swells rivers past safe commercial limits and grounds paragliders.

Fees

  • Kushma Bungee
    228 m jump at Kushma. Check with the operator, The Cliff.
    About NPR 8,000
  • Bhote Koshi Bungee
    160 m jump at The Last Resort. Transport and meals usually cost extra.
    About $100
  • Paragliding (tandem)
    30-minute tandem flight from Sarangkot with a certified pilot
    About $80 to $120
  • ZipFlyer
    Sarangkot to Hemja, 1.8 km
    About $70
  • Rafting Day Trip
    Bhote Koshi or lower Trishuli, equipment included. Transport can cost extra.
    From about $35
  • Multi-Day Rafting
    Sun Koshi or Karnali, 5 days or more, expedition style
    About $80 to $120 a day

Adventure Sports FAQs

Do I need experience for any of this?
No. Paragliding is flown tandem with a pilot, the bungee is operated for you, and commercial rafting puts a guide in every boat. The Sun Koshi is the exception to flag: nine days of Class III to IV water is committing, and although you do not need rafting experience, you need to be a confident swimmer and comfortable cold and wet for a week.
Is adventure sport in Nepal safe?
It depends on the operator. Nepal's regulatory oversight is lighter than you may be used to, so check for yourself. Good operators carry insurance, replace gear on a fixed schedule and will tell you how old the equipment is if you ask. Check that your own travel insurance covers the activity too.
How high are the bungee jumps in Nepal?
160 m, from a suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi gorge, about three hours' drive from Kathmandu. The same site runs a canyon swing. Nepal's highest jump is now Kushma, at 228 m, near Pokhara.
When can you raft in Nepal?
The season follows the water. September to November is prime: the monsoon has topped up the rivers and the level drops steadily. March to May is lower and warmer. During the June to August monsoon the rivers swell past safe commercial limits and good operators stop running. Upper Trishuli sections are off our programme this autumn after the August 2026 flood.
How long is a paragliding flight in Pokhara?
A standard tandem flight is about 30 minutes from Sarangkot, landing by Phewa Lake. Longer cross-country flights are available if the thermals cooperate. Morning air is usually smoothest, and haze builds by afternoon. Flights are cancelled during the monsoon.
Can I combine adventure sports with a trek?
Yes, and many people do. The jumps, rivers and flying sites are near Pokhara and the Kathmandu road, close to where treks start and finish. A common plan is to trek first, then spend the last few days jumping and flying. A week covers a jump, a flight and a short raft without rushing.
When is the best season for adventure sports?
October and November for everything at once: stable weather, clean thermals and strong rivers after the monsoon. March to May is the second window. Avoid June to August, when paragliders are grounded and the rivers run above safe limits.
Is there a higher bungee than the Bhote Koshi?
Yes. Kushma, on the Kali Gandaki gorge between Parbat and Baglung, is 228 m. Operators often call it the second-highest in the world, though rankings vary. It is a couple of hours by road from Pokhara and is the easier jump to fit in with an Annapurna trek.

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