| Nepal
:- Rafting |
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White
Water Rafting (Rafting and Kayaking) |
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| Rafting the
rivers of Nepal is an ideal way of escaping
the trappings of everyday life. Nepal's rivers
are second to none, originating from the glaciers
of the worlds highest mountains, they plunge
through towering gorges and forested foothills
before the more tranquil journey along the
Ganges plain on their way to the Bay of Bengal.
Rivers here are regarded as goddesses, and
are included in a number of Hindu and Buddhist
religious rituals. You may be lucky to witness
a river festival during your trip.
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is plenty of white water to keep the adrenaline
high, with more tranquil stretches in between
allowing time to reflect on the abundance
of natural beauty. Camping overnight on
the banks of the river in two person tents
often around a campfire made from driftwood.
All necessary equipment is provided and
each rafting team is led by one of our experienced
Nepali leaders. Rafting experience is not
necessary unless stated in the itinerary.
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| Nepalese rivers can
be grouped into three categories on the basis
of their origin: |
- Antecedent
to the Himalayas
- Below the Mahabharat
- Below the Churia range
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| The major
river systems-- the Koshi, the Karnali and
the Gandaki-- belong to the first group. Rivers
originating from the Mahabharat Range, those
which cut through Churia hills, come under
the second group. These include the Karnali,
Bagmati, Kamala. The third group of rivers
originate from the southern face of the Churia
hills. We run rafting expeditions on the following
river routes: |
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| Name of the river/ season |
Trisuli
grade |
Sun
Koshi grade |
Kali
Gandaki grade |
Karnali
grade |
Arun
grade |
Seti
grade |
Bhote
Koshi Grade |
Marsyangdi
grade |
| Jan-May |
2+ |
4 |
4 |
4+ |
4 |
2+ |
4+ |
4+ |
| Jun-Aug |
3+ |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
4+ |
- |
- |
| Sep-Oct |
3 |
4+ |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
- |
5- |
| Nov-Dec |
2 |
3+ |
4 |
4+ |
4+ |
2+ |
- |
4 |
| Days |
1-4
days |
8-10
days |
5-10
days |
11-12
day |
5-7
days |
2-3
days |
2
days |
6
days |
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| TRISULI |
The
Trisuli is the most easily accessible river
and most popular rafting river. Trips here
are normally for one or two days.The river
is easily reached from either Kathmandu
or Pokhara. The trip can also be extended
into the Royal Chitwan National Park. This
river is also popular with intermediate
kayakers. |
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SUN
KOSI |
 Sun
Kosi (River of Gold) has been classed as
one of the ten best rafting rivers in the
world. Big rapids, warm water, no roads
or towns. Extraordinary scenery and great
camping makes this a classic rafting journey.
The most common start point on the Sunkosi
is Dolalghat, a three hour drive east from
Kathmandu. The Sun Kosi traverses the Mahabharat
range and follows one of the main geological
fault lines of the Himalayas. This is also
an excellent trip for intermediate and advanced
kayakers.
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KALI
GANDAKI |
A
Kali Gandaki river trip first requires either
a flight or drive from Kathmandu to Baglung.
A typical trip could begin at Modibeni,
at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and
the Modikhola. This expedition has everything,
exciting rapids, sandy beaches, cascading
waterfalls, gorges, wildlife and a feeling
of remoteness. |
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A
beautiful unspoiled river with good white
water, Kali Gandaki, is ideal for people
wanting an exciting medium-length raft trip.
It is also suitable for a self-sufficient
kayak trip for intermediate and expert kayakers.
We recommend combining this river expedition
with a mountain trek beforehand. It’s
also worth considering continuing down the
lower Kali Gandaki (Ramdi-Narayanghat) to
Chitwan National Park. |
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KARNALI |
 The
Karnali, Nepal’s mightiest river,
descends the Himalayas through a series
of magnificent gorges. In traditional Nepalese
fashion dozens of porters carry equipment
for two days as we trek to one of Nepal’s
most isolated and least explored areas.
Exceptional rafting through tropical jungles,
deserted beaches and small villages. The
trip takes 11 to12 days of real wild-river
adventure. Take-out point is Chisapani,
close to the newly opened Royal Bardia National
Park, where an optional Wildlife Safari
through largely untouched wilderness is
possible.
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SETI |
The
short Seti River makes for an ideal introduction
to rafting. This is a really pleasant and
picturesque, one to three day trip with
no big rapids but plenty of friendly small
ones. From the put-in point at Damauli (2
hour drive from Pokhara), the Seti merges
into the Trisuli on the second day. This
trip offers beautiful mountain views of
Annapurna South, Fish-tail and Lamjung Himal. |
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BHOTE
KOSHI |
Bhote
Koshi is another beautiful mountain river.
From Kathmandu, it takes only few hours
to reach the usual put-in place at Bahrabise.
We can arrange a day’s rafting at
any degree of difficulty. Camp overnight
on the river bank, and reach Dolalghat the
next day to catch your vehicle back to Kathmandu.
This is an ideal selection for those short
of time. |
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| MARSYANGDI |
 The
Marsyangdi rises on the northern slopes
of the Annapurna Himal, flows east through
an arid valley around Manang, and then swings
south to join the Trisuli River at Mugling.
The Marsyanndi is the most exciting class
iv-v white water in Nepal. A white knuckle
trip from the time your paddle hits the
water till your feet touch dry land so not
for the faint hearted. It is also considered
to be one of the most outstanding class
iv kayaking rivers in the world. Continuous
exhilarating white water with magnificent
mountain backdrops.
NOTE: e-mail or fax us
for detailed information including departure
date, itineraries, reservation procedure
and cost. Rafting from $30.p.p.per day. |
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