Weekend Full of Adventure at Ban Jungle
A few days ago, I went on a two-day, one-night trip to Ban Jungle in Tarkeshwor with my office family from Kumo Labs. I had been looking forward to the trip, but honestly, I didn’t expect it to become such a memorable experience.
This was my first trip with the Kumo Labs family, and it gave me a chance to spend time with everyone outside of work. We got to know each other better, shared countless laughs, tried new adventures, and created memories that I know I’ll remember for a long time. (Curious what else we get up to? Here’s what our developers do for fun.)
Adventure, Thrills, and a Little Bit of Fear
Our Ban Jungle trip was packed with adventurous activities. We tried the roller coaster zipline, obstacle course, giant swing, zipline adventure, cycling, wall climbing, and even 360 cycling. Almost every activity came with its own little moment of excitement or fear!
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One of the scariest experiences for me was the roller coaster. We were basically hanging by a rope while moving along the track, and we had to hold on properly to keep ourselves balanced. The ride started swinging badly, and for a moment, it genuinely felt like I was going to fall.
It was scary, but at the same time, it was so much fun. Sometimes the things that scare you the most end up becoming the memories you laugh about later.
My Favorite: The Obstacle Course
Out of everything we did, the obstacle course was probably my favorite.
We had to make our way from one point to another while crossing different kinds of obstacles. Some required us to balance while walking on a rope, while others involved crawling through a long cylindrical tunnel.
It was challenging, thrilling, and honestly a lot more tiring than I expected. But completing each obstacle gave me a small sense of achievement. Everyone was encouraging each other, laughing, struggling, and trying again, which made the whole experience even better.
And Then Came the Turkey and the Swan feat. Cultural House
Not every adventure was planned.
We also visited a beautiful Nepali cultural house, which was filled with traditional elements and reflected our Nepali culture. It was really nice to see and experience that side of Ban Jungle.
And just beside the cultural house were turkeys, swans, goats, and other animals. We were happily looking at them until the turkey and swan suddenly decided to chase us! It was completely unexpected and honestly one of the funniest moments of the whole trip. We definitely didn’t go there expecting an animal chase!
One Night, Endless Memories
After spending the day doing all those activities, we stayed at Ban Jungle for the night. The evening was much more relaxed. We had a barbecue, sang songs, played the guitar, talked, laughed, and simply enjoyed being together.
This was probably the part of the trip where I realized how comfortable I had become with everyone.
Before this trip, I knew my colleagues through work. But spending an entire day and night together showed me another side of everyone. We talked about things beyond work, shared jokes, helped each other during activities, and just enjoyed each other’s company.
I honestly never thought I would feel this comfortable with everyone so quickly.
More Than Just a Team
The best part of the trip wasn’t just the activities or the food, although the food was definitely delicious!
For me, it was the bond we shared.
Sometimes, we spend so much time working together that we forget there are people behind the screens, meetings, deadlines, and tasks. A trip like this gives everyone a chance to step away from work and simply enjoy being together. It reminded me that good teamwork starts long before the next meeting, something we also wrote about in managing people and projects.
This trip helped me get to know everyone better, and I felt like I became a little closer to my Kumo Labs family.
A Trip I’ll Remember
Two days and one night may not sound like a long time, but somehow, we managed to fill those two days with so many memories.
From being terrified on the roller coaster to struggling through the obstacle course, cycling around, getting chased by a turkey and a swan, enjoying a delicious barbecue, singing songs, and playing guitar together every moment added something special to the trip.
I went to Ban Jungle expecting an adventurous getaway, but I came back with something much more meaningful: new memories and a stronger bond with people who started as colleagues but now feel much more like family.
Planning your own team outing near Kathmandu? Check out our guide to events in Kathmandu for more ideas.
Sometimes, you don’t need a long vacation or a faraway destination to make unforgettable memories.
You just need the right people around you.
Shreya Khadka 
