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Rafting
and Kayaking is one of the most exciting
ways of exploring the nooks of Nepal.Nepal
is one of the best destination in
the world for rafting.River rafting
implies journeying on torrential rivers
on an inflatable rubber beat.Rafting
in Nepal provides opportunities both
for the novice and the experienced.The
friendly rivers like seti and Trishuli
and the wild water of sunkosi.The
river of the Nepal gush through |
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canyons.An extreme sport popular in
Europe,Canyons is now available in Nepal. |
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Canyoning
gives an amazing full body and mind
experience that enables you the freedom
to explore some of the most ruggedly
beautiful,yet forbidden places in
the world. Among rivers of Nepal eight
rivers in three River system of Nepal
Koshi (east), Gandaki (central), and
Karnali (west) are open for White
water rafting for tourists. (Modern
rafts, experienced staff and well
maintained equipment make the river
rafting safe adventure. A beginner
can also enjoy rivers of Nepal. The
category of rivers of Nepal are from
grade 1 to 5+ category |
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Classification of Difficulty |
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Class 1 (Easy):
moving water with occasional small rapids.
There are a few or no obstacles.
Class 2 (Moderate): small
rapids with regular waves. Some maneuvering
is required but easy to navigate.
Class 3 (Difficult): small rapids with irregular
waves and hazards. More skilled maneuvering
is required.
Class 4 (Very difficult):
Large rapids that require careful maneuvering.
Class 5 (Extremely difficult):
long powerful rapids with confused water
makes path finding difficult and scouting
from the shore is essential.
Class 6 (Nearly impossible):
might possibly but not probably be run by
team of experts at the right water level,
in the right conditions with the all possible
safety precautions, but still considerable
hazard to life. |
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What you should
bring?
The fewer luggages you carry, the more you
will enjoy yourself. Synthetic fibers are
preferable to cotton on the river, as they
are light, quick drying and provide insulation
even when wet.
For camping and traveling:
Sleeping bag and pad, lightweight pants,
cotton underwear, lightweight long-sleeved
shirt or t-shirt, fleece jacket, toiletries
(Including moisture lotion, spare glasses
/ contact lenses, torch or headlamp with
extra batteries, water bottles.
River wear: Secured-fitting
river sandals or running shoes are essential
in the event of fall off raft. Shirts, or
a swimsuit, sarong (for women are recommended
when visiting villages, as it covers the
legs and doesn't offend the locals), baseball
cap, sunglasses with retaining device, sunscreen
and leap balm.
Optional items: Small binoculars,
camera and film, fishing equipment, Walkman
/ Discman and tunes, reading and writing
material and a personal first aid kit. |
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