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[ADVENTURE TOURS]
Rafting & Kayaking:
 Cruising down crashing waves and swirling rapids of rushing
Himalayan river in an inflatable rubber raft or white water
kayak opens door to excitement of white water rafting. Nepal
has earned a reputation as one of the best destinations in the
world for white water rafting.
Rivers are graded on a scale of one to ten. The rapids are
graded by the same system as the one used on the Colorado
River in the USA. Where four grades is considered to be quite
challenging without being exceedingly dangerous to the novice
rafter. Grade five requires some previous river experience.
Snell's Nose, Meat Grinder, Punch and High Anxiety are some of
the rapids.
Here
are some of the popular rafting trips
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The Trisuli River: grade 3+
It is one of the most popular, if not the favourite of Nepal's
rateable rivers. Due to its proximity to Kathmandu and
accompanying road access, most rafting companies offer trips
on the Trisuli.
The Kali Gandaki: 4 - 4+
It winds through remote canyons and deep gorges for five days
of intense rapids among gorgeous wilderness and mountain
views. The run flows 120km and is challenges are continuous.
Trips on the Kali Gandaki that begin and end in Pokhara offer
an exciting alternative to the Trisuli.
The Bhote Koshi: 4 - 5
It is worth a special mention that the two-day run of pure
adrenaline located only three hours from Kathmandu. Twenty-six
km of continuous white water soaks rafters as they shoot
through a veritable maze of canyons and boulders. Little more
than a swimsuit is needed for this one.
The Marsyangdi: 4 - 5
Relatively a newcomer in the group, the Marsyangdi run lasts
four days of uninterrupted white water. Flowing through the
gorges of the Annapurna, it runs sandwiched between 52km of
boiling foam and towering peaks. Trips on the Marsyangdi start
from Pokhara.
The Karnali River: 4 - 5
Lying in the far west, it is the longest and largest river in
Nepal. To arrive at its banks requires two days from Surkhet
in the Terai. The next 90km are spent flying through
spectacular landscapes and narrow gorges and down some of the
most challenging rapids in the world. For the remaining 90km,
the scenery and wildlife are the main attraction, as is the
abundance of fish. During most of the trip, the wilderness is
uninterrupted by human habitations.
The Sunkoshi: 4 - 5
Second amongst Nepal's offer on expedition rafting, being
three hours drive away from Kathmandu, it is more accessible
than the Karnali. Nevertheless it offers an incredible stretch
of exhilarating white water. The run is 270km and requires 8 -
10 days to complete, with road access only at the beginning
and end. On the third day rapids reach the upper 4
classifications and the remainder of the trip is consistently
intense — the water remains white until the very end.
EXPERIENCE THE SNELL'S NOSE AT TRISULI:
3 - 5 Days - Moderate - Rapid Grades 3 - 7 - Totals Distance
88km.
 Used as an odd, on to any of your Himalayan trips or as a
vacation by itself this is a delightful trip. An early morning
drive from Kathmandu or Pokhara takes you to the raft put-in
point on the TRISULI River. Rapids are abundant from the very
first day. Snell's Nose, Monkey, Teen Devi (Three Goddesses),
Rock Garden, Ladies Delight, Monsoon, Upset, Surprise and
Pinball, will be running within the course of four days
covering a total distance of only 88 kilometres. This course
runs through the middle hills to the lowlands or Terai of
Nepal and the flora and fauna around the river reflect the
changes. In addition, many species of migratory birds use this
river. On the fifth day, after breakfast, you can drive to the
Royal Chitwan National Park, Kathmandu, or Pokhara to continue
your adventure in the Himalayas.
Canoa:
Canoa engranó al último entusiasta del deporte implica el
resbalar, el saltar y el subir abajo de las paredes de la
barranca junto a las cascadas a las piscinas profundas abajo.
Nade en pasos estrechos, con ráfagas de gran alcance del agua
y más allá de salvaje, formaciones de roca.
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