River Rafting in Nepal
Nepal has a reputation for being one of the best places in the world for White Water Rafting, with outstanding river journeys ranging from steep, adrenaline-charged mountain streams to classic big-volume wilderness expeditions.
-Lonely Planet 2008.
From the fast flowing rivers tumbling down from the mountains to the slow moving waters of the plains (Terai), there is adventure unlimited. As the course of the river takes one from the cold Himalayan region all the way down to the hot humid plains of the terai, a vast changing landscape unfolds before the beholder, unraveling the unmatched beauty of Nepal. Snow-capped mountains, terraced hillsides, lush green valleys and delightful little villages form part of the landscape as the boat floats down through narrow gorges and expansive valleys.
The rivers of Nepal have their source in the high Himalaya where melting glaciers feed the ever flowing waters. Snow-fed lakes give rise to yet other rivers and some have their origins in the Tibetan plateau. They flow through forests, alpine meadows and the deepest gorges in the world to finally reach the plains from where they go on to merge with the Ganges in India.
TRISHULI
The river Trishuli was named after the ever-present ‘Trident’ of Lord Shiva, a popular God of the Hindus. Given its easy access from Kathmandu and Pokhara, this river is also Nepal’s most popular for whitewater rafting. Ideal for novices as well as the experienced, the Trishuli flows though fascinating valleys, amazing gorges, rolling rapids, while it also has relaxing sections making the trip a great experience. The usual trip lasts from a day to three days.
Although most rivers are unsuitable for rafting during certain seasons, the Trishuli is open to keen rafters even during peak monsoon. The swollen waters present their own challenges making the Trishuli an exciting trip.
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