RAFTING
IN RIVERS OF NEPAL
 Rafting
is the best way of exploring The rivers of
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 river runner
barking instructions from his perch on the
aft. You can either do participatory rafting,
where you and your group are provided with
a runner and barebone 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. Mind you, rafting
is not the
only way to travel downstream. A few companies
offer inflatable kayaks, or fiberglass kayaks
for hire.
An extreme sport popular in Europe, Canoeing
is now available in Nepal. Canoeing 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.
Raft Route
Safety
Safety is the most important step that
you should follow while having any river
trip. Choosing a pro
fessional rafting company is the first step.
So it helps to abide by the following tips:-
1. take information from a rafting agency,
local experts, and literature on river levels
and difficulty.
2. There should be aleast two rafts for
per trip, so that one can help when a fall
happens from the other suddenly .
3.first-aid box should be carried and there
should be survival and rescue gear.
4. Check to see that end loops and the leash
are adequate before you push off. This makes
it easier to keep hold of your boat when
swimming big rapids, and also in the event
of rescue.
5. For boats, paddles and helmets, loud
colors are recommended.
6. life jackets should be worn and helmets
properly tighed too.
7. You shouldKeep your feet and arms inside
the raft at all time
8. When you fall off suddennly into the
rapid flowing water then float on your back,
with your feet downstream.
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