If you are interested in exciting trips, storms of emotions and unforgettable impressions, you must definitely go to Nepal - a country that is a real paradise for rafting fans. For tourists who want to experience themselves in extreme conditions, enjoy the cleanest mountain air, get acquainted with the amazing landscapes of the Himalayas and the virgin nature of the country, rafting in Nepal is a real find.
Features of Nepalese rafting
Recently Nepal has become one of the most attractive places for rafting among Asian countries due to the rich choice of routes, semi-tropical climate, fascinating mountain landscapes and warm rivers. That's what a tourist needs to know, going to this state for outdoor activities :
- Rafting on "white water" deserved special popularity. It implies an alloy on inflatable rafts or on kayaks along the rushing river course. The first such descent was carried out in 1990.
- Rafting of different levels of complexity is available on the rivers of this country.
- Security. All newcomers are trained, and on each raft of the participants of the raft is accompanied by an experienced instructor. For a raft or a group of rafts, kayaks must go.
- Equipment. As the duration of the alloy varies from a few hours to several weeks, all participants of rafting tours on site receive the necessary equipment, primarily life jackets and helmets.
Depending on the strength of the rivers, the local rafting has its gradation of complexity, which is estimated on a 6-point scale:
- 1-2 difficulty level is perfect for an easy family vacation;
- Level 3 is considered an exciting rafting without risk to life, it is chosen by experienced athletes and risky beginners;
- 4 difficulty level is more suitable for tourists who want to experience adrenaline rush;
- 5-6 level is designed for the most experienced and brave lovers of sports tourism.
When is the best time to plan rafting in Nepal?
The climate of the country is determined mainly by the monsoon, which runs from June to September. Along with the winds, torrential rains come, which considerably raise the water level in the rivers. This time period is not suitable for rafting in Nepal. The best time for rafting is from October to November, when the monsoon passes, and around it everything is green and the rivers are full of noise.
Until the middle of winter (late December - early February) in Nepal is very cold, but there is almost no precipitation, and the level of rivers is quite low. Rafting can be organized during this period, but you need to take waterproof suits and warm clothes with you, since the water in the rivers is cold. You can go rafting and spring (late February - early April). A little spoilage of adventure on the water can frequent fogs, which greatly reduce visibility. Rains occasionally.
Popular water tours
Tourists who plan to go on an exciting family trip on the water or wish to experience all the delights of Nepalese rafting, local travel agencies offer short alloys. They are more suitable for those who do not have enough time. The duration of a short alloy is from 1 to 3 days.
More popular is the rafting on the river Trusili 3-4 categories of complexity. Passage of the rapids of this mountain river will give a lot of unforgettable impressions, and at the request of tourists, the rafting can be combined with an excursion to the Chitwan National Park . An excellent choice for beginners will be the rafting along the warm and beautiful river of the Net. Rafting on it, differing 2-3 level of complexity, will allow you to enjoy the silence and admire the magnificent scenery.
Many days of rafting on the mountain rivers of Nepal is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with remote areas of the country, to plunge into the white water and luxuriate on the wild sandy beaches. Among a huge number of routes, tourists often choose such multi-day rafting tours as:
- an alloy along the Karnali River , which is the longest waterway in Nepal. The tour usually takes more than 7 days and is classified 4-5 difficulty levels. Rafting along the Karnali River is combined with exploring canyons and light trekking ;
- rafting along the San Cauchy River , which is considered the record holder by the number of days for rafting and is included in the top ten world rivers for classic rafting. In an average of 10 days, tourists cross 270 km. The level of complexity of rafting on this river is 4-5 points;
- rafting along the Kali-Gandaki River , whose thresholds deftly replace each other, which attracts fans to tickle the nerves. Rafting on this river usually takes 6-7 days and is characterized by 5-6 difficulty levels;
- rafting along the Marshaangdi River - a full-fledged and tempting admirers of extreme tourism on the water. Technical change of mountain rapids and 5-6 level of complexity of rafting will allow to get a good splash of adrenaline. The tour takes about 5 days;
- rafting along the Tamur River , which will give about 120 km of stormy water and over 100 breathtaking rapids, allows you to see the remote and impressive in its beauty western regions of Nepal. The complexity of such rafting is determined by 4-5 points, it takes about 10 days.
Helpful information
Regardless of what rafting is planned by tourists, you need to properly gather to feel comfortable. The basic rule: with itself should be as little as possible things, all only the most necessary. Excellent for alloys, light and quick-drying things: shorts, a pair of T-shirts (with short and long sleeves), bathing suit. For trekking and parking you need a sweater, a tracksuit and socks. In the winter season with a must necessarily be a wetsuit. From shoes it is better to choose sandals or sneakers, as well as change shoes for halters. In addition, you need to stock up on medicines, a flashlight, personal hygiene items, sunscreen and glasses, hygienic lipstick, a flashlight.