Sports and leisure activities Himalaya

The Siri Fort Complex is a sports complex managed by the municipality of New Delhi. It is mainly for the inhabitants of the city, but it is possible to register for a day at a reasonable price. The complex includes 10 tennis courts, an Olympic swimming pool, a cricket field, a soccer field and a golf practice, badminton and basketball courts and a gym equipped with equipment. There are also classes in ballroom dancing, classical dancing, martial arts (krav maga, taekwondo), aerobics, etc.

Foodies beware! This cooking school offers courses with experienced chefs to teach you how to cook the essentials of Nepalese cuisine: momos, but also Mushroom Choiya, a kind of vegetarian spicy mushroom stew, Thukpa soup or the traditional Dhal Bat. Several formulas are proposed: a simple cooking class followed by a tasting, or a visit to the local markets to learn how to choose the right ingredients used in Nepalese cuisine with transport by rickshaw.

Nestled in Gokarna Forest, a place shrouded in mystery where the kings of the valley once came to hunt, Gokarna Forest Resort offers an immersive retreat in nature only 10 km from Kathmandu. It is home to a magnificent 18-hole golf course situated on a large 740-hectare course set against the backdrop of the Himalayan mountain range. Be careful: it is not uncommon for a few monkeys to burst onto the course and disturb the tranquility of the course.

Swimming pools are rare in Kathmandu, even in the charming hotels in the center. For an aquatic break on a sunny day, the best plan is to go to the luxury Shangri-La hotel, which boasts a delightful swimming pool nestled in a large garden. Like a traditional Newar pond, the pool is bordered by a low brick wall and bronze fountains gently glide over it. The setting is green, calm and relaxing. Pool bar prices are understandably high.