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~ Introduction ~ Best period ~ River Rapid Rating System ~ Recommended Rivers ~ What you need to tell us ~ Few useful information ~ Our Concern ~ Kayaking ~ A day in the raft
INTRODUCTION 
With over 600 rivers & rivulets originating from the Himalayas tumbling down thousands of meters to travels to the plains of southern Nepal and India, Nepal offers one of the best white water rafting & kayaking opportunities in the world. Whether you are a beginner or a real adventurer, Nepal has the outstanding rivers to suit your taste. Ranging from steep gushing mountain streams to classic river floats and big-volume wilderness river expeditions offer great varieties. All these combinations of spectacular rivers, culture, heritage and scenery found nowhere makes Nepal an obvious river runner`s destination. White water rafting means cruising down a rushing river in an inflatable rubber raft or white water kayak over crashing waves & swirling rapids for the excitement of a lifetime. Top BEST PERIOD The best time for rafting is from late September to early December & March to early June. From mid-October onwards the weather is settled and this is one of the most popular time to go rafting as the monsoon is over and everything is very green. Rivers are moderately high but with dropping levels creating more rapids as autumn wears on. Temperatures too are comfortably warm and skies clear with fine mountain views. The winter months from late December through to early February are cold, but skies are clear & river levels are low. From late February through to early April is also a good time for river running - river levels are reliably low and air temperatures warm. From June to August the monsoon rains arrive and the rivers swell making rafting a risky proposition. Top RIVER RAPID RATING SYSTEM 
Internationally graded standards are applied to judge the River Rafting in Nepal as well on a Scale of I to VI"; with one as an easy-moving water with few obstacles and six being considered nearly impossible to negotiate and hazardous.
RECOMMENDED RIVERS There are trips available from two to 12 days on different rivers, all offering dramatically different experiences. If you are looking for something short we offer the Marsyangdi, Bhote Kosi, Trisuli, and the Kayak clinics. All are very different trips with different water flows. Longer trips such as the Karnali, Sun Kosi and Tamur etc have the advantages of offering some real heart-thumping white water with the incredible journey aspect of a long river trip. Top WHAT YOU NEED TO TELL US Please tell us if you are a non-swimmer, or not very confident in the water. Also it is essential that you inform us of any medical conditions that may affect your health on the trip. Don`t forget to request vegetarian or other special meals if required Top FEW USEFUL INFORMATION: ~ The clients should select the type of trips that suits their interest & ability only as per the river levels difficulty. ~ They should check to see that end loops and leash is adequate before pushing off. This makes it easier to keep a good hold on the boat when negotiating big rapid and also in the event of rescue ~ When participants accidentally fall into a rapid, they should try not to panic. They should hold onto their paddle, which makes them more visible. They should try to float on their back, with the feet downstream. ~ Due to space constraint on the raft, we highly suggest clients to minimize their belongings as much as possible. Clothing should ideally be lightweight, dry quickly, and provide insulation even when wet. Here is a fairly extensive to serve as a guide for rafting and camping. ~ Valuables like gold ornaments, passport, air tickets, documents etc; should be left behind in the hotel locker in Kathmandu. Even credit cards are not necessary unless they will be proceeding on to Pokhara or Chitwan after the river trip. A little extra money will be required incase they prefer to have a drink in the evening or buy small souvenir. ~ Other expensive items like camera, watch; etc are to be deposited with the river guide, who will place them in a watertight container. ~ During the river trip, it is advisable to wear shorts, T- shirts & shoes without socks. A spare set of dry clothing is to be ready after the end of the trip to change into for the evening. Spectacles or sunglasses are to be tied behind in order to prevent them from being swept away in a rapid. Sun cream together with a good sun-hat is also a must. A small towel to dry off after a spell of white water rapid can be also handy. ~ During the trip clients must wear the provided life jacket & helmet properly at all the times. They should check with the guide before taking them off. Their feet and arms should be kept inside the raft all times. ~ On calm stretches of the river, they can have a swim but they must get permission from the guide before diving into the water. Our river guide is an expert and he knows the river intimately. Hence his instructions are to be followed without question. The participant should always be a team person. ~ Lunches are usually cold consisting of sandwiches, salads & cheese and fresh fruit. This will be eaten on the trip on a suitable river beach. Dinner is buffet style without chairs & will consist of stew, brown bread & dessert. On longer trips a Nepalese menu consisting of rice, lentils, vegetables may be provided. Breakfast & dinner are usually laid buffet style on a table with self -service. Chairs & tables for meals are not provided on rafting trips. ~ A flashlight is a must for that late night visit to the toilet tent or the trip back to the tent in the evening. We recommend bringing own sleeping bags. Mattresses are provided by us on the trip but the clients must ensure that all the belongings are secured & inside the tent. Nothing should be left lying on the beach, either during lunch or on overnight stops. ~ Toiletries, moisturizing lotion, a sarong for women (a long piece of cloth wrapped around your waist) is another good option. This is invaluable for visiting villages and respecting local custom for dress, shorts or a swimming costume, a fleece style jacket. Polypropylene or wool is preferable ~ In the winter, evenings can be quite cold and breezy. Hence, warm sweaters and jackets are necessary. In summer, the riversides are warm hence only light clothing is required. Top OUR CONCERN 
We are very much concerned about the safety and satisfaction of our valued guests, thus do not compromise on anything. We employ some of the best rafting guides in the world, trained in CPR, emergency wilderness first aid and swift-water rescue. We use specially designed Avon Mark XI self-bailing rafts or Hi-isde, the best flotation devices, helmets, and paddles available with dry bags for gear, tents for overnight stays, and camera barrels, being prepared in dealing with an expedition with the experience it need to be. Most of our expeditions have professional safety kayakers accompanying, as an assistant to a person in trouble. The guide controls the raft with a series of commands to the crew who paddle in unison to steer the raft. Teamwork is crucial to the success of any true adventure. The guidance and instruction of our staff enables you to play an active role in paddling your raft successfully through exhilarating whitewater that you will be totally involved in the adventure. Of course, on most rivers we also have oar rafts for anyone who doesn`t want to paddle, but prefers instead to relax as a passenger. The guide rows the boats with a set of oars and the physical demands on passengers are very minimal. During night stoppers, our team will prepared from pitching the camp to cooking superb with the utmost attention to hygienically food. We always offer a vegetarian option and can cater to special diets. Top KAYAKING 
Kayaking is usually an individual water sport. Kayaks are made from a special type of plastic and have floatation devices inserted to aid buoyancy. Kayakers move through the water with a double blade paddle, and are able to negotiate rapids and obstacles on the river. With its wide range of rivers and wealth of challenging rapids, Nepal is the perfect destination for kayaking. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced white water kayaker keen to tackle one of our more challenging rivers, we can arrange a fun and rewarding kayaking experience for you. Top A DAY IN THE RAFT We rise at dawn with the sun, and after a hearty breakfast and loading the rafts, we start rafting. You paddle hard through the rapids and cruise in between. The day`s rafting is punctuated with a leisurely lunch break around midday, as well as stops to scout the more challenging rapids and each day depends on our choice of spectacular campsites. Typically we are on the water for 4-5 hours. Camping on isolated sweeping white sandy beaches and sleeping in tents under the stars and open sky is an ideal introduction to the great outdoors. Top |
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