(1) The Last Resort
A beautiful 4 hours drive from Kathmandu. The Last Resort is located on top of a gorge close to the Tibetan border. Luxurious safari tents are set in lush gardens for a peaceful stay in an exotic setting.
Adventure Activities
i) Bungy
Bungy Nepal may be the most spectacular jump on the planet. AT 160m high it is Nepal’s ultimate rush and one of the longest free-falls in the world. The stunning natural surroundings so close to Tibet make the jump an almost magical experience. You can book bungy for your clients as a day trip from Kathmandu or combine it with a stay and other activities.
On the day of the jump the jump master will first give you briefing before writing jumpers’ weight on their respective hands and tells them in which group they will be jumping.
ii) Canyon Swing
The Canyon Swing at The Last Resort is the world’s highest giant swing, offering you a full on adrenaline filled and gravity defying adventure. A 100m free-fall into the dramatic gorge from a 160m high bridge before the twin lines swing you 240m at 150m per hour.
iii) Canyoning
Canyoning is an amazing full body and mind experience that enables your clients to explore some of the last forbidden places in the Himalayas. As pioneers of canyoning in Nepal, we offer a variety of canyons, from exploratory walks to some of Nepal’s most extreme evvironments. Our experts canyoning guides will lead you in abseiling, jumping and sliding down steep canyon walls and waterfalls to deep pools below.
iv) High Ropes
High Ropes is a high wire forest adventure that challenges your personal boundaries, encourages teamwork and guilds confidence.
High rope courses are recognized worldwide as one of the best team building activities. The Last Resort now introduces this adventure in Nepal and invites organizations, companies and school or group of friends to come and play !
v) Rafting on Bhote Koshi
The Bhote Koshi river is a very steep and very continuous mountain stream, a unique combination of exceptionally fun and challenging rapids without it ever getting past the point of recreation.
The thundering of the next rapid is never far downstream and only occasional pools of calm give a chance to reflect on the awesome beauty surrounding the river. Emerald green fields are terraced high above the river on precipitous slopes, curious villagers lining suspension bridges are amazed as we plunge through cascading waves and chutes of foam. Rafting on the Bhote Koshi is a full body experience, with much more involved than simply paddling forwarded and backward. One of the most common paddle commands on the Bhote Koshi is “hold on”.
We run the upper part of Bhote Koshi River and is much more steeper and has bigger and faster rapids. It goes on for about 3.5 hours. The rapids are bigger than the first day and goes up to grade 5. The rafting bus will take you from the resort after breakfast around 9.30 am. It is about 15 minutes drive from the resort to the rafting starting point. Lunch will be served on the river bank. After the completion of rafting, the bus will take everyone to the resort.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
Relax Package (01 night/2 days)
Day 01: Early morning start from Kathmandu and drive for approx. 4 hours to
reach the Resort.
Lunch at resort.
Afternoon; massage.
Dinner and relax.
Day 02: Breakfast.
Lunch .
After lunch, drive back to Kathmandu.
Adventure & Relax Package (02 Nights/03 Days)
Day 01: Early morning start from Kathmandu and drive for approx. 4 hours to
reach the Resort.
Lunch at resort.
Afternoon; massage.
Evening; sauna
Dinner and relax.
Day 02: Breakfast.
After breakfast Canyoning/rafting
Lunch and dinner at resort.
Day 03: After lunch drive back to Kathmandu.
Super Adventure Package (03 Nights/04 Days)
Day 01: Early morning start from Kathmandu and drive for approx. 4 hours to
reach the Resort.
Check-in at resort.
After refreshing, Mountain biking for approx. 4 hours (with packed
lunch).
Dinner.
Day 02: Breakfast.
Bungy/Swing.
Lunch and dinner at resort.
Day 03: Breakfast.
Half day guided walk or rock climbing.
Lunch and dinner at resort.
Day 04: Breakfast.
Morning, canyoning or rafting.
After lunch drive back to Kathmandu.
To operate above program there has to be minimum 2 pax. Not included activities are optional activities. Rafting is not possible during monsoon months or if a trip has less than 6 pax booked.
(2) The Borderlands Resorts
The Borderlands Eco Adventure is truly magical place enveloped in the natural Himalaya splendor. We are located a four hours north of Kathmandu just 16 km from south of the Tibetan Border.
Built on beautifully sculpted sprawling terraces alongside the powerful Bhote Koshi River, sits this enchanting hideaway. The Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort is unique and unlike any place you have ever been before.
Thatched safari-style tents, clean mountain air and tantalizing meals compliment the friendly atmosphere of this riverside resort. The restaurant operates like a traditional home-style kitchen, serving family style dishes. Our menu changes daily and with advance notice, special dietary needs are catered for.
Whether it is the challenge of rafting in the mighty Bhote Kosi, a canyon descent, an off-the-beaten trek to a hidden monastery or a mountain bike ride along the Tibetan border, the centre will soothe your soul. We invite you to stop in and share in this remarkable experience.
Like minded adventurers
Our guests are active travellers who love the spirit of adventure. They are travellers who come from all around the world. Many of the activities may be new to you, but a keen spirit and an open mind will ensure that you gain the skills that you need.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
01 Night/02 Days Canyoning
The Borderlands Adventure Centre is thrilled to be the only organisation in Nepal to offer canyoning. Canyoning is an extreme sport geared towards the ultimate sports enthusiast. It involves abseiling, sliding, jumping, climbing and swimming in Nepal’s most unimaginable natural aquatic environment. The Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort offers you the most extensive knowledge, expertise, safety and variety of canyons in the nation.
As the pioneers of canyoning in Asia, we introduced this adventure sport in Nepal in 1996 and have been exploring these ruggedly beautiful, yet forbidden places since its inception. The Borderlands has canyons to suit your needs, from exploratory walks for school children to some of Nepal’s most extreme environments.
Despite all the fun and games, this sport requires the guidance of an expert. Our instructors are experienced canyoneers and believe that the practice of safe canyoning necessitates proper gear, continual vigilance and an excellent knowledge of these remarkable places.
Day 01: Depart Kathmandu early in the morning (06.00 hrs).
Check-in at resort.
Half day canyoning plus training, instructions and techniques.
Day 02: Full day canyoning with lunch during the descent.
Drive back to Kathmandu.
01Night/02 Days Rafting on Bhote Koshi River
Rapids: Gerbil in the plumbing, Frog in a blender, Exlax, The Great Wall, Liquid bliss, Dazed and Confused.
Just four hours away from Kathmandu, the Bhote Koshi is without a doubt the most exciting thing you can do in Nepal and quite possibly one of the best two day rafting trips offered anywhere in the world. The Bhote Koshi is a very steep and continuous mountain stream, a unique combination of exceptionally fun and challenging rapids without ever getting past the point of recreation. Ultimate Descents are proud of their eco-adventure camp at the Borderlands Resort on the Bhote Koshi. Set in eight acress of sprawling terraces right beside the river surrounded by mountains, forests and waterfalls; it is a serene and captivating environment.
Day 01:
Start from Kathmandu early in the morning (06 am) and drive to rafting put in point for approx. 4 hours. Upon arrival at the put in point, which is just below the Dam on the Upper Sunkoshi, 40km south of the Tibetan Border, unload all the gear and prepare for first day’s rafting. The rafting crew will brief you about the techniques you will need to make your trip as exciting but as safe as possible. In the drills, the whitewater floating position and more. Your river adventure will be much more satisfying once ‘Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT)’ internationally certificated river guides, which means that, after two days on the Bhote Koshi, you will be qualified to do rafting anywhere in the world on class IV and V – rapids. Lunch will be served either before the start of the rafting or after couple of hours of rafting downstream, depending on the time.
After a day of rafting and training, we will all drive to Borderlands, an oasis and temple of tranquility nestled in the curves of the flowing rivers and Himalayan foothills. This is a perfect opportunity to take in the view, fresh air, and peace that only nature can offer. Your overnight stay will not feel long enough.
Day 02:
In the morning, everyone packs their gear and gathers for hot drinks and a welcome, hearty breakfast. It’s all action today and we will have 4 to 4 hours (depends on the water level) on the river, experiencing pure whitewater all the way downstream. After a series of class 3 rapids we drop into the first class 4 affectionately known as Gerbil in the Plumbing. From Gerbil there is a stretch of class 3 whitewater and then we come to crux of the day, which is a long, technical rapid called Frog in a Blender (guess who’s the frog). The guides often scout this one, as with changing water levels the ride can become very interesting (Note; the water level must allow to rund this rapid).
After completion of rafting drive back to Kathmandu.
02 Nights/03 Days Fortress Trek (Dugunagadi Trek)
Due to the mistreatment of Nepali Merchants by Tibetan authorities, a dispute broke out in 1854. Thus, the Dugunagadi Fortress was strategically built by the Nepali Army to attack the Bhot, a Tibetan region behind the Himalaya. During this time, many border skirmishes occurred and in March 1856, a truce was finally reached.
Day 01: The Dugunagadi Fortress (2400m, 3 hours)
Start from Kathmandu early in the morning (06 am) and drive to The Borderland for approx. 4 hours. After bruch at the resort, you will take a 25 inutes bus ride to the Lracha suspension bridge, located just below the village of Emashing. The trail winds through a number of small, interesting Buddhist villages, past chortens and Sherpa houses. This historic trail was once the old trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The Dugunagadi Fortress is a maze of crumbling walls strategically situated on a plateau. The views are stunning, by day one gazes at Tibetan snowcapped peaks and by night, the lights of Khasa, the first town north of the Friendship Bridge, glisten throughout the dark evening sky. We will spend our first night under the stars here.
Day 02: Chagam (2200m, 4/5 hours)
From the fortress, follow the path through the gate. The gateway is adorned with religious paintings and a colorful Mandala on the roof. The trails ascends to the ‘way of the dead’, a route used for carrying bodies to the religious funeral ceremony. The path slowly ascends to Tashitham a quaint village adorned with fluttering prayer flags. The trail turns and splits; take the lower path and continue on until you reach Chagam. Our evening’s campsite is situated in a schoolyard, a central meeting place for smiling children and villagers alike.
Day 03: Listi (2180m, 4/5 hours)
In the morning we visit a renowned nunnery housing 300 nuns. Some travel as far away as Lhadakh in order to spend time learning and mediating here. The layout of the village is unusual, in that each nun has her own house, thus creating a colorful spattering of red, yellow, green and white homes throughout the countryside. Much of the day’s walk is along carefully sculpted, steep terraces. The evening’s site is perched on a mountain ridge at the entrance to Listi. There are several mani walls, which are constructed from Om Mani Padme Hum rock carvings, as well as beautiful views overlooking the Bhote Koshi. It’s long way down, but from here you can see The Borderland in the background alongside a sharp bend of the river.
After completion of trek drive back to Kathmandu.
To run the rafting trip there must be minimum 6 pax where as 4 pax are required to run Canyoning and Trekking.