Rock Climbing
Krabi, Thailand: World-class. 700+ bolted routes on limestone karsts. Railay and Tonsai beaches. Beginner courses ฿1,500–2,000.
Yangshuo, China: Dramatic karst landscape, growing climbing scene.
White Water Rafting
Nepal (Bhote Koshi): World’s best whitewater. Class IV–V. Day trips from Kathmandu $40–80.
Chiang Mai (Mae Taeng): Good Class III–IV. Day trips ฿1,200–1,500.
Paragliding
Pokhara, Nepal: Best in Asia. 30-minute flight with Annapurna panorama. $60–120.
Bir Billing, India: India’s paragliding capital.
Surfing
Bali: Uluwatu (experts), Kuta (beginners). Year-round.
Siargao, Philippines: Cloud 9 — one of Asia’s great waves. August–November best.
Rock climbing in Krabi and white water rafting in Chiang Mai are bookable on Klook.