If you have never been on a river journey in Nepal before, you're in for an amazing experience. Once you leave Kathmandu valley there is little to remind you of the world you have left behind. It's a great place to escape to . There is no better way to see Nepal than on a river trip, which by its very nature is the essence of escapism. Be warned, once you start on this journey, it may be hard to quit.
There are no rules to running rivers other than those dictated by common sense. To enjoy and learn participants need to be flexible, and adaptive in changing situations. With this in mind here's what we normally plan on any river.
You are given a wake up call with a hot "cowboy" coffee. After breakfast and loading the rafts, we start rafting. On the river you'll paddle hard through the rapids and cruise in between. On any of the larger volume rivers you could safely say about 30 percent of the time are spent running rapids, and 70 percent cruising. The days rafting is stopped in between for a leisurely lunch break around midday, as well as stops to scout the more challenging rapids, explore temples and villages, waterfalls and other interesting sights. Typically we are on the water 4-6 hours each day. We get into camp around 3-4pm in the afternoon and there is plenty of time to explore and relax.
Evenings are spent around the campfire, drinking hot spiced rum and getting to know the people on the trip. Food is communally prepared, everyday a different raft crew helping with the simple preparation of vegetables. The kitchen becomes one of the main social points on the trip, and without a doubt the best place to catch up on the latest gossip or get to know someone better……………"Gut that chicken for you, man?"
Listed below are some of the popular rivers that our operators run on a regular basis
The Holy River: Kali Gandaki 3 days (ex Pokhara)
 Turbulent rapids intertwine with abrupt drops as you dodge your way down intricate chutes of sparkling water. Village terraces cling precariously to the slopes and surreal snow capped peaks hang suspended above you as you drift through the world's deepest gorge. Being one of the holiest rivers in Nepal, every junction of the Kali Gandaki is dotted with cremation sites and above ground burial mounds.
Blast at the Monsoon: Trisuli 2 days
Merely a hop, skip and a jump away from Kathmandu or Pokhara, the Trishuli quenches your desire for a Nepalese white water adventure. It gets even bigger at the monsoon….
Family Trip: Seti River 2 days
It is truly a great fun trip, perfectly designed to get along with your near and dear ones on the raft. The floating crystal blue water gives you an ample of opportunity to swim on the flat water at the same time you are accompanied by learner kayakers and instructors these make the trip sensational.
100% Adrenaline rush: Bhote Koshi 2 days
"Nepal's steepest action packed rafting trip". If you have limited time, or just the desire for an adrenaline overload, this is the river for you. A perfect compliment to your trip can be an extended stay at Boderland Resort.
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