Nepal is a land of topographical variation. With a number
of mountain peaks, lush green valleys and hills, the
country has also several rivers. The
rivers come down from
the breathtaking height of mountains and flow into the
Ganges in India. Because of such rivers, Nepal holds huge
prospects for rafting. Rafting is one of the best ways to explore
the typical cross-section of natural and ethno-cultural
heritage of this Himalayan country. One can glide on calm
and cool jade waters with magnificent scenery through roaring whitewater rapids.
The
major rivers suitable for having a unique experience of
rafting include the Trishuli (rafting
for 1 up to 3 days), the Seti River (at least 2 days), the Bhote Khosi
River (2 days' trip), the Kali Gandaki River (3 days
rafting), the Marshyangdi River (4 days), the Sun Koshi River (7 up
to 9 days rafting), the Arun River (9 days of rafting
adventure), the Karnali River (10 days of whitewater rafting),
the Tamur River (11 days' rafting). The rivers and mountains
offer unlimited
opportunities for many other adventure activities like kayaking,
climbing, mountaineering, biking, hiking and trekking.
| Names of
Rivers, Duration and Rapid Grades
|
1. |
Trishuli
River 1-4 Days 3/4 Rapid Graded |
2. |
Bhote Koshi 2 Days 4/4+
Rapid Graded |
3. |
Kali Gandaki 3 Days 3/4/4
+ Rapid graded |
4. |
Sunkoshi 8 Days 4/5 Rapid
Graded |
5. |
Marshyandi 3 Days 4/5
Rapid Graded |
6. |
Seti 2 Days 2/3 Rapid
Graded |
7. |
Karnali 10 Days 4/5 Rapid
Graded |
8. |
Budhi Gandaki 3 Days
4/4 ++ Rapid Graded |
River Grades
Grade (1) Flat water, (less current)
Grade (2) bubbling Current ( small rapid)
Grade (3) technical and exciting ( train river guides
required)
Grade (4) bigger rapids
Grade (5) the hair raising limit!
Grade (6) unable to run
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