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Canyoning C anyoning is travelling through canyons using a group of techniques. It is a sport that offers equal amount to the adrenaline rush and natural beauty simultaneously. Walking, trekking and rock climbing along with others. The Canyoning or (popularly known as gorge walking) takes you waist deep in nature. It can be best described as white water rafting just without a boat. The activities include swimming through rock pools, abseiling, sliding, clambering over the rocks and cliff jumping. Canyoning requires attention and one needs to be alert and safe at the same time. Canyoning is a must do when you are in Nepal. The untouched jungle of Nepal offers breathtaking beauty and mesmerising scenery alongside multiple cascading waterfalls. The relentless action of running water has carved these geographical treasures over a million of years. They set a benchmark of pristine beauty and are a treat to the eyes. There are some benefi ts to adventure sports. Here are a few: Stressbuster Adventure sports prove to be stress buster if you are having a hectic schedule that can prove to be stressful and need a break from routine life, adventure sports can prove to be a real stressbuster. Just choose an adventure sport that suits your capabilities and you are comfortable with and we can assure you this that you will come back as a changed person. Fitness Most of the adventure sports require good muscle which means you need to train and tone yourself to accomplish them. For those who go for adventure sports once in a while are more likely to be fitter than others. It is a very entertaining way of keeping yourself healthy and facilitate your maturity joint pain-free. The joint pains are erased by these exercises. Confidence Mere a thought of trying any adventure sport, it is our natural reflex to develop a way of vanity and confidence. Development of confidence can have a positive impact on one’s personality as well as business life. Endurance Adventure sports help overcome concern and build strength - both and physical and mental. Along with will-power, responsibility and endurance. Canyoning in Nepal June, 2018 g 25