Group Travel Activities That Your Whole Group Will Enjoy
Travelling in groups can be tricky. It can either make your friendship or break it. Group holidays are a great way to test your patience and friendship. Fortunately for you, there are so many amazing group activities to embark on while in Nepal that it will take away all the baggage of group travelling. Here we have listed four group travel activities to try during your stay in Nepal for a bucketful of amazing memories.
Rafting
Rafting is one of the best group travel activities to conduct in Nepal. Well, firstly because you’ll need a group if you want to raft. But secondly, the free-flowing rivers of Nepal come straight down from the pristine peaks of Himalayans. Rafting through the choppy rivers and mysterious gorges of Nepal is a one-of-a-kind adventure sport that will have your whole group gasping for breath. With over 6000 river and rivulets flowing across Nepal, it is no surprise that the country houses several raft-worthy rivers. There are quite a few of them that are very close to Kathmandu as well. Rivers like Trishuli, Bhotekoshi, and Sunkoshi are just some examples of famous rafting rivers in Nepal, all of which are mere hours drive away from the valley.
Guided world heritage site tour
You don’t have to be a major history buff to enjoy fascinating tales and fables of ancient cities. You don’t have to be a medieval fanatic to enjoy walking through the cobbled streets and narrow alleyways of old town. Kathmandu valley was once a very prosperous kingdom during the middle age. The culture and art throbbed in the city with royal patronage. Today, although the city is the administrative hub of the country and a melting pot, it is also a real-life museum. With highest concentration of world heritage sites, Kathmandu Valley is a great place for guided city tours. There are several guided city tour services available in city with good amenities of food and transportation.
Jungle Safaris
The jungles of Nepal are highly underrated. It is understandable that it is often easy to overlook them when you are confronted by majestic mountains. However, the dense and luscious jungles of southern Nepal house some of the best hidden gems of Nepal. You can unwind in the laps of nature while being in close vicinity of incredible wildlife. It is a very adventurous yet fascinating experience to observe these wonders of biodiversity in their natural habitat. There are over dozens of national parks, wild life reserves, and conservation areas in Nepal that offer amazing jungle safari experiences. Whether on an elephant’s back or in a jeep, national parks like Chitwan NP and Bardiya NP guarantee best jungle safari experiences.
Skydiving
Well, I know this is a bit farfetched, but it truly is the best you could ask for. Skydiving above the Everest is a perfect manifestation of adventure and thrill. Moreover, embarking it with your friends will further accentuate the experience by several folds. The amazing bird’s eye view of the Everest and several eight thousanders, ferocious glaciers, and serene lakes are some sights that you will have to see to believe. Also, landing in the foothills of Everest aka the base camp is another amazing feat in itself. This remarkable group activity is something you and your friends will be talking about for years to come.