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White water rafting is the second popular
program in Nepal. River journey is not only for
encountering with challenge of the torrential
rapids of the mountain rivers but also to
explore a typical cross section of the country’s
natural as well as ethno-cultural heritage. The
northern part of Nepal is confined by the
ever-snowing mountains-Mt. Everest, Annapuran,
Daulagiri, Manaslu and numerous peaks. The
melting snows of these mountains enrich Nepal
the second richest country in water resources
and equally make the best country for white
water rafting and kayaking. Any raft enthusiast
who has already explored the major rivers of the
world says the rivers of Nepal provide a
combination of thrill, challenge and cultural
experience not found on anywhere else in the
world.
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River Rafting In Nepal :
Seti: White and scenic river (2days)
Seti river is well known for the best two days
white water rafting river in summer season flows
in an isolated and scenic area with numerous
challenging rapids. From Damauli, the put in
point, it covers 32km. Of rafting to the
confluence with Trisuli river. It deserves both
experience and learner rafter. The tranquility
of the areas invites you to have honeymoon or
family trip.
Trisuli: Familiar river (1-3days)
This is the most polular river in Nepal probably
because journey to different tourist
destinations can be combined with rafting. After
a few hours driving from Kathmandu or Pokhara,
it offrers 1-3days rafting with exciting rapids
such as “Upset, Bijuli,, Lady’s Delight,
Surprise etc”. Especially in the monsoon it
becomes so though having hearttouched rapids,
whirlpools and waves. Rafting in the low part of
this river is fitted even for the school
children and the aged holiday makers.
Bhotekoshi: Tibetan River (2days)
A real mountain river having 4-5class rapids and
deadly holes, Bhotekoshi offers the best two
days white water rafting in Nefpal if not in the
world. The commencing point itself is the China
border. If one has short holiday but still wants
high level river adventure, Bhotekoshi is the
only river to exhilarate you. AS it is the
technical river, high quality equipment and
maximum experience are highly preferable for the
rafters. For your kind information, this is the
wildest, fastest and crasziest river of Nepal.
Kali Gandaki: River of Kali goddess (3days)
Kali Gandaki is named after the goddess Kali
rises in Mustang on enclave of Nepal on the
northern side of the Himalayas, tumbles down
creating the deepest river gorge of Asia.
Magnificent views of the mountains, villa
inhabitance, ethno-culture, forest vegetation
and wildlife, and equally its turbulent 3 to 4+
rapids and deadly holes are the main
characteristics along the journey of this river.
Sun Koshi: River of Gold (8-10-days)
SunKoshi is one of the ten most benevolent white
water rafting rivers in the world, originates
near Mt. Shishapangma and flows 270km. Down the
eastwards through the great Mahabharat Lekh
range. The further we raft down the river
becomes bigger after the confluence with its
numerous tributaries encompassing Dudh Koshi
from the Mt. Everest, Arun, Tamur etc. The area
is so remote so that we always have to rely on
our supplies and grears. As its having huge
volume of water, the rapids (3-5class) are so
big that the rafts will disappear from the sight
of those standing on the shore.
Marsyangdi: Raging river (5-7days)
Marshyangdi tumbles down through the Annapurna
round, the most popular trekking trail in Nepal.
Featuring on day of easy trekking and fiver days
of impressive nonstop. (Grade 4-5 rapids)
rafting and unparalleled mountain view, this
jewel of river is rated as a favorite by the
rafters who have been privileged to paddle in.
Karnali: Jewel of middle west (9-11days)
Karnail is also known as the longest and largest
river in Nepal, emerges at Mt. Kailash, Holy
Mountain and flows through the scenic flora and
fauna. It features an easy one-day trekking from
the nearest road access to the put in point.
Along the river journey to encounter with the
challenge of 4-5 class rapids is one of the
pleasure and equally the experience of remote
life through the dense of forest is another
vitality of this trip. The rafters also may
combine the wild life safari trip to Bardia
National Park.
Tamur: Eastern challenge (10days)
Tamur is newly opened river flows in the far
east and confuluence with Saptakoshi,. A four
days of trekking from the nearest road access to
the put in point through the remote villas,
forest and open land with spectacular views of
the muntains. Kanchanjunga, Makalu and Everest
is another exhilarating program as combined with
white water expedition. The adventure of Tamur’s
4-5 class constant rapids will bring descending
rafts and kayaks down in dread. Your decision to
make Tamur expedition is always raising
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