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RIVER EXCURSIONS |
Rafting
 Rafting is one of the most exciting ways of exploring the nooks and crannies of Nepal. Options range from paddle rafting a team to luxury safari-style trip where staff is provided to address the group needs to kayaking alone in the waters. Yet another extremely popular water-sport option is cannoning to explore hidden landscapes. The best time for these activities is October through mid-December and March through early May. The government has opened sections of 16 rivers graded on a scale of 1 to 5 for commercial rafting. Since safety is of utmost importance, choosing veteran rafting company is a wise move. It is also important to observe all the safety rules and precautions while on the raft
Boating
Nepal provides fine options for boating, from glacier-fed lakes up north, down to where rivers ease into the Terai plains. With famous lake like Phewa, Begnas and Rupa, Pokhara is one of the most popular destinations for recreational boating. While Phewa is bustling with the tourism-created lakeside area, Begnas and Rupa have remained largely pristine.
In the Terai, one can go canoeing on Narayani or Rapti rivers near Royal Chitwan National Park. Boats and canoes can be tented from local dealers on hourly basis. Pokhara and Chitwan are accessible both by air and road from Kathmandu. A wide variety of accommodation and other facilities are available in both cities.
Jet Boat Thrilling voyage:
An American make Jet Boat having capacity up to 40 pax is another exiting and thrilling river excursion in the Himalayan river of Nepal. It is one of the only Jet Boat systems in Nepal and South Asia region. At present, it is operating in Narayani and Trisuli River away from 100 Km. from Kathmandu. |
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Travel Pashupati Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
GPO Box No. 2292,
Kathmandu, NEPAL.
E-mail : pttnepal@mos.com.np,
Tel : + 00977-1 –2190380/381,4446016 Fax: +00977-1-4412842 |
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