Rafting is inarguably the best way of exploring
Arcadian 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 days trip you decide. The
Trisuli River (grade 2+3) is one of the most popular of Nepal’s
raft able rivers. The Kali Gandaki (4-4+) winds through remote
canyons and deep gorges for 3 days of intense rapids. The Bhote
Koshi (4-5) is 26 km of continuous white water and the raging
Marshangdi is 4 days of uninterrupted white water. The Karnali
river (4-5) provides some of the most challenging rapids in the
world. The SunKoshi (4-5), 270 km, requiring 8-10 days to
complete, is a big and challenging river.
These all 'raft able' rivers in Nepal meander between canyons,
villages and virgin forests, wildlife, like needle through
thread, weaving the country's rich tapestry of ethno-culture and
bio-diversity. Originating in the bowels of the Himalayas, these
river flows across the length and breathe of Nepal and
neighboring India, before emptying mostly into the Bay of
Bengal.
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 run able. |
A trip to Nepal is incomplete if you have not
been on a jungle safari. The tropical jungles of Terai presurve
some of the best wildlife habitant in the subcontinent. Some of
these rich wildlife habitats are now protected, and can be
toured on elephant back, 4WD, dugout canoe or foot accompanied
by a licensed guide.
Nepal has 16 National Parks, wildlife reserves and conservation
areas, occupying 16% of its total geographical area, Jungle
safari on elephant back or jeep rides are offered at Royal
Chitwan National Park, Royal Bardia National Park and Royal
Suklaphanta National wildlife reserve, all located in Terai. We
organize the package tour to both National Parks. |
