Nepal is for adventure filmmakers

Nepal is for adventure filmmakers; the sense of adventure and the feeling of walking on the knife’s edge, fighting the fastness of nature, etc., are their bread and butter. In this pursuit, a true story, activity, cast, or camaraderie is not enough to make your content stand out. The core here is the location where you will be filming. Your adventure film is solid if the site is raw, thrilling, and gives a sense of visual excellence.

In this area, Nepal has a lot to offer. Below are some popular activities that interest adventure filmmakers looking to capture a different vibe in a different location.

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Mountaineering

Eight of the World’s 14 highest mountain peaks (above 8,000 meters) are in Nepal. The highest mountains in Nepal are Sagarmatha (8,848 m), Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,463 m), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Manaslu (8,163 m) and Annapurna (8,091 m).

There are hundreds of mountain peaks in Nepal. On the recommendation of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the Government of Nepal has considered the mountain a ‘peak’ of over 5,800 meters. Permission should take for such avalanches and mountain climbing. The number of such peaks is 1,792. The Government of Nepal permits 403 mountain peaks. In Nepal, there are 1,310 peaks higher than 6,000 meters. Permission is

not required to climb mountains less than 5,800 meters.

Trekking

Nepal is for adventure filmmakers, whereas Nepal is a country of many small villages with unique cultures and traditions. That is why most villages lie in our country’s hilly region. We can trek anywhere. Nepal can be trekked up to the foot of the mountain, over 8000 meters high. Everest trek, Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna Himalayan trekking are popular. Likewise, the Annapurna Circuit, Langtang, Mardi Himal, Ghandruk- Ghorepani Trail, Khaptad Trail, Rara Trail, Ganesh Himal Trail, Mundum Trail, Guerrilla Trail, Karabakeli eco-trek are also available. Tea house trekking is possible on most trails; sometimes, a camping trek is used.

Cycling

Mountain biking is good on the hills of Nepal. Cycling is done especially in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Dharan Valley. Because of their natural beauty and cultural diversity, various cyclists often choose these places.

Apart from this, the professionals start cycling from Besisahar in Lamjung district to Beni in Myagdi district for 12 days in Annapurna Circuit, seven days in Lower Mustang, 12 days in Upper Mustang, and ten days in Kathmandu-Pokhara.

Rafting

Nepal is an excellent destination for adventure filmmakers like rafting and kayaking. According to whitewater rafting, Bhotekoshi is among the ten best destinations in the World. Rafting has increased in Trishuli and Bhotekoshi rivers as it is the nearest destination from Kathmandu. In addition, rafting and kayaking are done in Seti, Kali Gandaki, Marshyangdi, Tamor, Bheri, and Arun rivers. Kayaking is available in the Mahakali River.

Paragliding

Many mountain ranges in Nepal are suitable for paragliding. Paragliding is conducted commercially from sharankot in Pokhara Valley, Godavari, Dharan, Kathmandu, etc. Pokhara is famous for other different adventure activities in the World. The city comprises mountains, lakes, a temple, the Chaitya, and the monastery.

Bungee

Bungee jumping facilities are available in Sindhupalchowk and Pokhara in Nepal. High Ground Adventure Nepal operating in Pokhara, offers an 80-meter tower Bungee. At Bhotekoshi in Sindhupalchowk, the Bungee juprovidedffered from the 160-meter-high steel suspension bridge. The Last Resort uses it.

Likewise, Bungee Jump is under construction in Kushma. From a suspension bridge at 228 m, Bungee jumping into Kali Gandaki River will be possible.

Zipline

Zip lines operate in Pokhara, Dhulikhel, and Bharatpur in Nepal. High Ground Adventure uses a zip line from Sarangkot, Pokhara, to World Wide Adventure in Dhulikhel of Kavre and Jaldevi Community Forest to Bharatpur.

All three zip lines have different characteristics. In Pokhara, a 1,800 m distance zipline is done at 140 km per hour. The Superman zip line operates in Dhulikhel. Similarly, Bharworkserates a zip line from 55 m to 185 m.

Canyoning

There is excellent potential for canyoning in Nepal, a country of waterfalls. The Nepal Canyoning Association (NCA) has already studied the feasibility of canyoning in about four dozen waterfalls in Nepal. Canyoning is

done commercially in Sundarijal in Kathmandu, Kakani in Nuwakot, Lwang Ghalel in Kaski, Bhotekoshi River in Sindhupalchowk, and the Dhankuta Namaste waterfall. In addition, some waterfalls in Manang, Dhading, Okhaldhunga, and a few mountain waterfalls are suitable for canyoning.

The longest waterfall in the World (2,000 m) is in Lamjung, and canyoning is also done in Manang’s Phu village at 5,215 m.

Honey hunting

Many bees are found in the central mountain geography of Nepal. Honey hunting is practiced twice yearly, from mid-October to mid-December and mid-February to mid-May. It is not easy to extract honey from the bee hive. A group of hunters with knowledge of the natives hunts the honey.

With the help of rope and bamboo, the bee hive reaches, and the bees are distracted by the smoke. This way, when the bees are away, honey is extracted. They have their traditional method of extracting honey. They worship the deity before hunting.