Go canyon-riding In Sindhupalchok | Make a flute In Kathmandu | Hike In Nagarjun

Go canyon-riding
In Sindhupalchok

Canyoning is the sport of jumping into a fast-flowing mountain stream and allowing oneself to be carried downstream at high speed. If that is your thing, contact Paddle Nepal. Start the journey through an intimate passages of contorted rock and powerful blasts of water as specialized guides lead you into abseiling, sliding, jumping and swimming down steep canyon walls to pristine pools below. The canyoning zone also has a breathtaking scenery with multiple cascading waterfalls dropping into refreshing pools. Call 61465730.

Make a flute
In Kathmandu

If you are into folk music, you may be interested in knowing about the flute making process. Learn the traditional and original flute making process from master artist Buddha Lama who has over 20 years of experience in making and playing flutes. Flutes have always occupied a big place in Nepali folklore, religious tradition in particular, where the Hindu God, Krishna, is often depicted playing the flute. The entire experience of making the flute costs Rs 3,300 ($29) which is inclusive of all tool and materials. After this two-hour workshop, the host will also give you a short lesson on how to play the flute. Call 9818421646.

Hike
In Nagarjun

This one-day hiking tour encompasses one of the finest hiking destinations near Kathmandu valley. Nagarjuna hill (2,128m) is located at about 7 kilometers west of Kathmandu, and is famous for the Buddhist stupa atop it. You will also get a view of Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang range in the two hours it will take you to get to the top. The Nargajun hill is a part of Shivapuri National Park, home for numerous species of floras and faunas.