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Ranking
herself in the world position on water resources after Brazil, Nepal
has earned the reputation of being on of the best places for rafting
and kayaking.
A vast series of the world's
most outstanding river journeys are found here, ranging from steep
alternative-changed mountain streams to dashy big volume wilderness
expedition the combination of Spectacular Rivers, mountain scenery
and a rich cultural heritage makes Nepal an obvious river runner's
destination
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Rivers are graded for difficulty
on an interaction scale from 1 to 6, class 1 denotes easy-moving
where as class 6 denotes nearly impossible. All graded rafting and
kayaking is performed in Nepal. The most popular river by far is
the Trishuli in central Nepal which draws 90% of rafters.
July
to August is monsoon season in Nepal. During this season the Rivers
are at greatest size, more than 10 times greater than in February
and March. So to attempt any rafting and Kayaking during this time
require high courage and real experience. After the monsoon season
the exciting and adventurous rafting begins till November. At that
time the weather is settled and the water current is rapid and powerful.
In winter the water is very cold and also rafting is very short
due to short days. The best months for rafting are March and April
with long & warm days in excellent spring season with splendid
views of the icy mountains, diversity of landscape, peoples, customs,
culture and language
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Main Rafting River
Classification |
River |
Grade |
Volume |
Days |
Trishuli |
2/3 |
Big |
01-04 Days |
Sunkoshi |
3/4 |
Huge |
02-10 Days |
Kali Gandaki |
3/4 |
Med |
04-05 Days |
Marsyangdi |
4 |
Med |
06-07 Days |
Bhote Koshi |
4 |
Med |
02-03 Days |
Seti |
3 |
Small |
02-03 Days |
Karnali |
4 |
Huge |
10-12 Days |
Tamur |
4 |
Med |
07-11 Days |
Bheri |
3 |
Med |
08-10 Days |
Arun |
4 |
Big |
03-04 Days |
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Among these rivers, Sunkoshi, Bhote Koshi , Karnali and Tamur
are highly recommended by Rafters while Trisuli, Kali Gandaki,
Marsyangdi, seti and Bheri are recommend by many Rafters and in
Arun river you need the specialist interest
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