The
fact that you want to raft down Nepal’s
challenging rivers means that you have long
ago graduated from the nursery school of
“Row, row, row your boat”. The
many ‘raftable’ rivers in Nepal
meander between canyons, villages, and virgin
forests, wildlife, like needle through thread,
weaving the country’s rich tapestry
of ethno-culture and bio-diversity. Originating
in the bowels of the Himalayas, these rivers
flow across the length and breadth of Nepal
and neighboring India, before emptying mostly
into the Bay of Bengal.
Rafting is inarguable the
best way of exploring Arcadian Nepal. The
waters offer something to everybody: from
grade 5-5+ rivers with many raging white
water rapids for the brave and the adventurous,
to grade 2-3 rivers with a few rapids for
the laid – back type. The beautiful
thing is that just about anybody, whether
old or very young, can raft. Moreover, it
can either be a two-week trip or a 2-3 day
trip – you decide.
Paddle rafting is strongly
recommended. It involves teamwork with the
instructions from his perch on the raft.
You can either do participatory rafting,
where you and your group are provided with
a river runner and bare bone staff support,
or a “luxury safari style” trip
where a full team of staff is provided to
address your group’s every need and
want. We also, provide life jackets, camping
gear and the standard rafting paraphernalia
needed by world-class rafters.
An extreme sport popular
in Europe, canyoning is now available in
Nepal. Canyoning gives you the freedom to
explore some of the most ruggedly beautiful,
yet forbidden places in the world.
Season :
October through mid-December
and March through early May are the best
times. It is possible in winter, but you
have to watch out for hypothermia. During
monsoon (June through September), the white
water sections are dangerous, but gentler
stretches are runnable.
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