White Water River Rafting in Nepal
Nepal is paradise for the Rafting, as it has earned the
reputation of being one the best destinations for white water Rafting. The
rivers in Nepal are the best among the rivers in the world for river rafting
sports, and no doubt white water rafting in Nepal is never-ending thrills in
the untamed rivers. Therefore, it is no doubt that cruising down to rushing
rivers of crashing waves and swirling rapids can make up excitement of a
lifetime.
You may have remarkable experience, while rafting/kayaking
in white water in the rivers, as thundering waters coming from the glaciers of
the great Himalaya in a Zig-Zag way, the variety of flora and fauna, the
cultural heritage and charming smiles of innocence ethnic groups of people
alongside the rivers are really awaiting of your arrival.
The waters in Nepal offer something for everybody: Grade
5-5+ rivers with raging white water rapids for the adventurous, to Grade 2-3
rivers, with a few rapids for novices. The options include paddling, oaring and
kayaking. Paddling requires all on boat to participate with instructions from
river runner. In an oar boat, the guide rows alone, giving participants a
chance to observe the surroundings. Kayaking is another way to travel
downstream.
You can package river running itineraries along with a
trekking, a wildlife safari and a cultural tour in the area.
You do not need to worry on anything, just let us know, we
Outfitter Nepal are happy to arrange everything, as we do have all the
equipments including safety measures and well-trained river guide.
Eleven rivers are open for tourists for rafting. The rivers
are:
1. The Trishuli (Trisuli-Narayanghat)
2. The Kali Gandaki (Kusma-Tiger Tops)
3. The Bheri (Birendranagar- Chisapani)
4. The Seti (Damouli-Tiger Tops)
5. The Sunkoshi (Baseri-Chatara)
6. The Karnali (Karaleghat-Chisapani)
7. The Tama Koshi (Busti-Chatara)
8. The Arun (Tumlingtar-Chatara)
9. The Budhi Gandaki (Arughat-Trishuli)
10. The Bhote Koshi (Kodari-Lartza Bridge)
11. The Marshyangdi (Ngadi-Bimalnagar)
Equipments: Rafting are inflatable boats made of thick
rubber, usually with separate air compartments so that a hole in any part of
the tube does not mean that the whole rafting will deflate and collapse. Life
jackets and helmets are provided as compulsory gear. Paddles may be made of
synthetic alloys and fibers which are longer and more maneuverable, or they may
be of plain wood coated with synthetic waterproof paint. Wooden oars are
slightly heavier but break less easily. On longer trips or more demanding
rivers, splash jackets may be provided.
All the gear and food will be packed inside waterproof bags
and carried on the raft itself. Your cameras and accessories, stored inside the
waterproof barrel, will be available for your use during the day. The setting
up of camp and cooking will begin as soon as the campsite is reached.
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