Hot air ballooning in Nepal is something that many travelers have written home about. In the few years since its maiden flight, the sport has become very popular with tourists, for it efforts the most spectacular view of the Kathmandu valley and the Himalayan range towering in the background. On a clear day , it is a superb way to view the Himalayas from over 6000 meters up, and the view of the valley is equally breathtaking.

The huge balloon comes to life in the morning light, as it ripples, stretches, expands and readies itself for its load of passengers. The departure is gentle and one hardly feels the ascent. The advantage of this ancient and romantic form of flight is that there is no whirring of engines, nor any airplane wings to obscure the most magnificent views. Like the agency puts it, " Even if you do not climb mount Everest, from the perfect safety and comfort of a wicker basket, you will feel that you have reached the top of the world in effortless security. The balloon takes off from Thimi, near the historic town of Bhaktapur. Depending on which way the wind takes you, the trip gives you a birds eye view of Kathmandu and the valley.

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