The Ultimate Adventure Holiday

Ride, Rope, Trek and Raft- 15 days

A 12/13 days adventure package that is sure to appease the appetite of any adventure/thrill seeker. Together with Ultimate Descents Nepal, we are Adventure Centre Asia, leading the way in providing eco friendly and responsible tourism in the region.

Ride, Rope, Raft & Trek, the optimum adventure challenge is a reality buster, an escape from your everyday work environment that will make you feel you have truly been on a vacation.

Bike to the Borderlands along the old trade route, through some of Nepal's oldest cities including Bhaktapur, Nala and Dhulikhel. Ride on the Arniko Highway which runs alongside the Bhote Koshi river, and also visit the Tibetan frontier were Nepal meets Tibet at the Friendship bridge just 18kms beyond the Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort.

The trail twists and turns giving you gorgeous views of the countryside. After making your final descent from Kathmandu valley to the Borderlands riverside resort, enjoy your first beer that will be on us. Prepare yourself for the exciting days ahead, when you will be rafting, trekking and canyoning.

From sheer cliffs and slides to pounding waterfalls, you will experience all the joys of canyoning.  Apart from all the fun and games, and despite its apparent simplicity, this sport requires the guidance of an expert. Our professional guides are experienced canyoneers who feel that the practice of safe canyoning necessitates the use of proper gears, continual vigilance and a good knowledge of the aquatic environment.

Duration:
First day:          ½ day canyoning plus training, instruction/techniques
Second day         full day canyoning plus lunch during the descent

The Dugunagadi Hidden Fortress & Monastery
The Dugunagadi Fortress is situated at an altitude of 2084 m and was built in 1854 by the Nepali Army to attack the Bhot, a region behind the Himalaya, which is in Tibet. This trek takes you into an area where few travellers have ever been, well off-the-beaten track.

Day 1: The Dugunagadi Fortress (3 to 4 hours)
After brunch at the Borderlands, you take a 25-minutes bus ride up to the bridge at Larcha, just below the village of Ermashing. This is the beginning point for the trek. The trail winds through a number of small, interesting Sherpa and Tamang villages. This historic trail was once the trade route between Nepal and Tibet. As you approach the pass, you can catch a glimpse of an old fortress, the Dungunagadi. This will be our campsite. 

Day 02: Bagam - 2400 m. (5 to 6 hours)
After an early breakfast, the staff clears up the campsite and the porters load up the gear and the packs. From the fortress, you follow the trail down for approximately 30 minutes to the Hindi Khola River. As you descend towards the river, keep your eyes open for Om Mani Padme Hum rock carvings. At the river crossing, you will pass a mill that grinds popcorn and also millet into flour. From the river, you gradually travel up to the village of Tasitham. After the village, you leave the main trail and climb up to the village of Bagam. In Bagam, you can visit the local Gumba - monastery.

Day 03: Gumba (5 to 6 hours)
The trail leads you through dense, mixed forest to the village of Listikot (2936 m). The fort offers a commanding view of the valley and was built for its strategic location. It was one of the many fortresses built in 1854. From the fort, the trail descends to the village of Gumba, which named itself after its own gumba - monastery. There is a beautiful view here and the wide, open field is ideal for camping.

Day 04: The Borderlands (5 to 6 hours)
From the monastery, there is a 45-minutes walk to an old Hindu temple. The temple has an outstanding view of the Bhote Koshi River and the Borderlands. This is the start of your final descent towards a home cooked meal and a complimentary drink at the Borderlands' Arniko Bar.

The Bhote Koshi is one of Nepal’s premier adrenaline rivers with more vertical drops and white water than any other in the nation. A 2-day rafting program on the Bhote Koshi, with Nepal’s No. 1 rafting company renowned for its safety & reputation, is like nothing else on offer in Nepal.

Gear list

What to bring for our multi-day adventures:

• A 3-season sleeping bag and sleeping pad. These items can be rented in Kathmandu or Pokhara
• Towel
• Lightweight Pants
• Cotton underwears
• Lightweight long sleeved shirt or T-shirt. It is good protection from the sun.
• Woollen sweaters or fleece jacket
• Toiletries: Keep it to a minimum, cosmetics are not necessary, but moisturizing lotion a must.
• Flashlight or head lamp with spare batteries
• Spare glasses or contact lenses if you wear them
• Water bottle    
• A sarong for women- this is used when visiting villages and it can be bought in Kathmandu
• Day pack for treks
• Walking shoes (one pair of dry shoes and one pair of wet shoes), sun glasses and sunscreen.
• A baseball cap and warm hat depending on the season.
• Toilet paper and lighter: These are provided on all trips but while you are trekking it may not be there when you need it. Always burn toilet paper after use, but make sure to put the fire out properly, it could be a fire hazard during the dry season.
• If you have any hobbies, we suggest that you bring your hobby-related items, i.e., paint, pencils, fishing rods, etc.
• Camera and film

We provide the following:

• professional multi-lingual guides
• all technical equipment
• support vehicle & first aid
• all meals
• accommodation