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MAGICAL HELI BIKING

An Epic 20-30 minute flight by Kawasaki Helicopter, with the best Himalayan panoramic views, remote villages and rivers, then start the downhill ride for 30-50km, where you’re met with a picnic brunch and choice of your drink….. a life time experience……..
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NEPAL TOURS

Some of our selected Nepal Tours:
River Rafting Nepal
For adventure seekers, rafting is the perfect way for an extended adventure on the river and to get your adrenaline pumping to a new high. Nepal has some of the best rivers for rafting. Rafting trips, for many, is the highlight of their stay in Nepal. The waters in Nepal offer something for everybody: Grade 5-5+ rivers with raging white water rapids for the adventurous, to Grade 2-3 rivers with a few rapids for novices.
More info – Rafting Nepal
Kayaking
Kayaking is usually an individual water sport. Kayaks are made from a special type of plastic and have floatation devices inserted to aid buoyancy. Kayakers move through the water with a double blade paddle understanding river flow, negotiating rapids and obstacles on the river, enjoying unity with nature and the river.
More info – Kayaking Nepal

Nepal Family Adventures

A Sample family itinerary might be:
Visiting: Kathmandu, Chitwan Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur, Pokhara and Himalayan Trek, Nagarkot, Changu Narayan,
Temples, jungle, wildlife and timeless mountain views combine for a fantastic family adventure. Discover beautifully preserved palaces, traditional Nepali life and smiling faces. Your private Himalayan residence, paddling on Fewatal Lake, the buzz of Kathmandu, to a Chitwan canoe ride and mountain trek this is a trip with adventures galore! Optional tandem paragliding,, mountain biking plus white water rafting see our Family Retreat at Pokhara Retreat, Lodge, Resort - pokhararetreat.com

Paragliding
Paragliding is perhaps the most rewarding of short duration adventure sports given the fact that there’s nothing between you and the scenery unfolding before you. This sport comes closest to flying like a bird as you share airspace with vultures, eagles, kites and other birds as you glide over Pokhara valley.
More info – Nepal Paragliding

Ultra Lights
“If I had wings I would fly”. You can come close to flying; just go up in an ultra-light aircraft and get a sweeping bird's eye view of the entire Pokhara Valley. It is an exhilarating ride that allows unhindered views of the mountains and the scenic lakes far below.
More info – Ultra Lights Nepal

Mountain Flights
Mountain flight is a much easier way to see the Nepali Himalayan peaks. Most flights are in mornings and operate at all times except in the monsoon seasons of June and July.
More info – Mountain flights Nepal

Trekking – Nepal / India / Tibet
Each with dozens of trekking trail options that vary from a few days to a few weeks, camping, lodges and tea house lodges…. It’s just a matter of deciding what suits you best…… here is one popular example.

Annapurna circuit trek
Annapurna region is the most beaten trekking region in Nepal due to the easy access, developed infrastructure for lodging & food, likewise moderate kind of trails except one pass called Thorang Pass.
More info – Annapurna circuit trek Nepal

Bungy
Let your spirits fly and take a leap down 160 meters with nothing but a bungy rope attached to your ankles. Bhote Kosi, one of Nepal's wildest rivers awaits true adventure seekers who are ready for anything.
More info – Bungy Nepal

Buying Bike Lights

Bike lights are essential when cycling between dusk and dawn. There are a variety a bike lights available and the right one for you will depend on where, time, and style of riding you are planning on doing. Factors you should consider are;

Do I need lights so I can be seen?
Do I need lights to so that I can see?

Where Will I Be Riding?

Area	Light type	Reasons
Residential areas	Flashing front and rear lights	Street lights generally shine enough light to allow you to see where you are going and any potential hazards on the road.
Off road or where there are no street lights	Powerful lights which lights up the road in front of you	If you are mountain biking at night or road riding in areas with out street lights you will require a more powerful light which lights up the road in front of you.

What Lights Will I Need?

Type	Objective	Characteristics
LED Lights	To be seen	Most models show a flashing or steady light, which are very eye catching. Improve your chances of being seen. Efficient as they drain batteries slowly (batteries are most efficient if left on flash mode). They are generally affordable ($15 to $80) Not effective at lighting up the road in front of you. Price can vary a lot depending on quality.

Halogen Lights (High Power Battery)	To see	Light up the road in front of you. Most come with re-chargeable batteries which range from sealed led-acid batteries (cheapest, but the heaviest) to nickel-metal-hydride batteries. Paying more will get you greater Watts (better shine), a lighter and longer lasting battery. Range a great deal in quality and price the major factor being battery quality.

Dynamo Lights	To see	Good option for frequent riders who require a descent amount a visibility from their light. Also known as generator lights. Powered by rubbing on the wheel or hub. More efficient than Halogen lights Cheaper than Halogen lights but generally not as bright.

Bike lighting technology is continually upgrading. New lighting options are continually released to the market, including hybrid options which fall in between the above categories. When buying lights confirm the functionality you require, checking that the lights caters to your requirements, and are within your budget.

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