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I was planning on just a day ride but that quickly turned into 3 days touring the Kathmandu Valley. This was just the best and the places we experienced where just out of any world I have ever been before. Thanks to you all and particularly my guide who added so much to the journey.
- Max Martin/Melbourne

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 Eye Wear

When it comes to eye protection in cycling, sunglasses aren’t there just for the glare. Eye coverage is advised at all times while cycling whether the lenses are clear or coloured depending on light conditions.

The Lens

Sunglasses have a UV protection and glare category 1, 2, 3 or 4. The higher the rating the better quality and more UV glare protection the lens offers.

Lens material needs to be impact resistance to debris (e.g. insects/stones). Most lenses are of a polycarbonate material which is a soft resin that can absorb high impacts. The down side to the lens being softer is that it can scratch more easily. However, a scratched lens is better than having a piece of shattered glass damage your eye.

There are various types of lenses that offer various advantages in differing conditions. Some examples are listed below: So for your next purchase think of styles that can swap lenses depending on the strength of uv and glare.

Type	Characteristic	Condition
Polarised	Reduces glare	Sunny days
Photochromatic	Changes with all conditions	All
Clear	Neutral	Dark
Brown Red	Adds definition and relaxes eye	All day light
Orange	Adds definition and relaxes eye	All day light
Yellow	Adds definition	Cloudy / Dark
Brown	Reduce glare	Sunny / High altitude

Some frames have full or half rims. Both have advantages and disadvantages. The key is to find a pair that is comfortable, well ventilated and safe. Full frames offer more safety protection to the face. However, some people find the full rim to be irritating and the lens is more likely to fog up when you are stationary. Half frames typically allow for more vision given there is less hindrances of the rim.

However, in an accident there is an increase risk of cutting your face. These styles tend not to fog as much and the air dissipates more quickly when on the move. There are a lot of styles of sunglasses that are sports orientated and are ventilated, non slip, interchangeable and that you can get prescription lenses made for. The choice is vast. Just remember it’s very hard to ride without sight, so protect your eyes.