| Nothing can be more exhilarating than
a rafting trip on the waters of Nepal. The country is
known to have some of the best water rapids in world
that would be a sure check for the amount of adrenalin
on your body. The rivers in Nepal offer unlimited
opportunities for water adventures to suit everyone.
From gentle 2 day float to an stimulating 10- day
exploration.
Whitewater rafting is voyaging on the torrential
river on an inflatable rubber boat. An amateur
with a little sense of adventure can equally enjoy it.
Life–vest are provided to put on all the time while
on river along with a trained professional river guide
who heads the rafting team. Normally, the river
outfitter provides all camping equipment and meals.
In a country like Nepal, a river trip is one of the
best ways to explore a typical cross section of the
country's natural as well as ethno-cultural heritage.
The river is regarded as a form of goddess and used
for the purpose of various religious rituals such as
cremation under both Hinduism and Buddhism. A variety
of cultural activities can be witnessed being
performed along the river. The adjoining slopes of the
river often harbor dense vegetations and interesting
wildlife. Several varieties of fishes also abound the Nepalese
rivers.
RIVER PERMIT REQUIRED : A foreigner must
obtain a permit before going on a river trip. A fee
must be deposited at the Nepal Rastra Bank, Thapathali,
Kathmandu, A copy of documents must be submitted to
the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Avation,
Mountaineering Section located at Singha Durbar.
FAMOUS RIVER TRIPS :
- BHERI RIVER TRIP (BIRENDRANGAR - CHISAPANI)
- SETIKHOLA RIVER TRIP (DAMAULI - TIGER TOPS)
- KALIGANDAKI RIVER TRIP (KUSMA - TIGER TOPS)
- TRISHULI RIVER TRIP (TRISHULI - NARAYANGHAT)
- SUNKOSHI RIVER TRIP (BASERI - CHATARA)
- ARUN RIVER TRIP (TUMLINGTAR - CHATARA)
NEPAL'S RIVER SYSTEM: Nepalese rivers can be
grouped into three categories on the basis of their
origin:
- Antecedent to Himalayas
- After the Mahabharat, and
- After the Churia range.
Antecedent rivers belong to the period prior to the
rise of the Himalayas. These rivers added their
tributaries during or after the Himalayan origin along
with the development of monsoon climate. After
the formation of Mahabharat hills- the antecedent
rivers barrier, As a result, most of the rivers
changed their courses either to the east or west. Most
of these rivers were responsible to deposit the
sediments in the Churia basin.
The major river systems namely the
Koshi, the Kamali and the Gandaki belong to the
Gantecedent group. Rivers originating from the
Mahabharat range and cutting through Churia hills come
under the second group, these include Kankai, Bagmati,
Kamala etc. The third group of rivers originates
from the southern face of the Churia hills. For the
purpose of commercial rafting, the following rivers
are in use.
- Saptakoshi River System (East Nepal)
- Narayani or Saptagandaki River System (Central
Nepal)
- Kamali River System (West Nepal)
Eight rivers in the three rivers
systems are open for tourist for rafting. The rivers
are the Trishuli (Trishuli - Narayanqhat), the
Kaliqandaki (Kusma -Tiqer Tops) the Bheri (Birendranagar-Chisapani)
the Seti(Damauli- Tiger Tops), the Sunkoshi (Baseri-
Chatara), Karnali (Bhankhet-Chisapani), Tama Koshi (Basti-Chatra)
and the Arun (Tumlingtar-Chatara).
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