First
Environmental
Trekking
feels
humble
to share
its
decade’s
long
experience
in the
field of
rafting.
Our
conviction
is that
White
Water
Rafting
is the
extreme
and
never-ending
thrills
in the
untamed
rivers.
The
rivers
in the
Himalayas
are
among
the best
in the
world
for
river
rafting
sports,
with
many
staircase
rapids
that
challenge
the body
and
spirit
of the
river
runner.
The
river
cuts
against
the
rocky
banks,
crash
into
rocks,
crevices
and can
be
encountered
breaking
into
white
water
rapids,
foaming,
swirling,
and
falling
in a
thunderous
din.
With a
major
chunk of
the
Himalayas
in the
country,
Nepal
has
excellent
white
water
rafting/kayaking
potential
including
several
rivers
still
awaiting
first
descent.
The
variety
of flora
and
fauna
combined
with the
rich
cultural
heritage
and
hospitable
people
all
along
the
Himalayas
make
rafting
trips in
these
region
unforgettable
experiences.
Most of
the
river
running
itineraries
can be
combined
with a
trek, a
wildlife
safari
and a
cultural
tour in
the
area.
Thundering
waters,
coming
from the
glaciers
of the
mighty
Himalaya,
provide
unmatched
thrills
for
rafting
and
immersing
oneself
in the
landscape.
A
rafting
trip is
bound to
be the
highlight
of your
stay in
the
country.
You will
travel
in
groups
in
rafts,
with an
instructor
at all
times.
Life
jackets
and
other
essential
safety
equipment
are
provided.
You can
stay
overnight
in
luxury
tents,
pitched
on
beaches
alongside
the
river,
as we
halt
each
night.
You can
also
enjoy
campfires
and
bonfire
nights
on river
rafting
tours in
Nepal.
As you
swoop
and
tumble
over the
rapids
with
exotic
names
such as
'Roller
Coaster;'
'Crossfire'
and 'The
Wall'
you will
feel the
excitement
and
heart-racing
thrill
of white
water
rafting
in
Nepal.
Rivers
are
graded
on a
scale of
one to
six,
with one
being a
swimming
pool and
six a
one-way
ticket
to your
maker.
Four is
considered
to be
quite
challenging
without
being
exceedingly
dangerous
to the
novice
rafter.
Five
requires
some
previous
river
experience.
Equipments:
Rafts
are
inflatable
boats
made of
thick
rubber,
usually
with
separate
air
compartments
so that
a hole
in any
part of
the tube
does not
mean
that the
whole
raft
will
deflate
and
collapse.
Life
jackets
and
helmets
are
provided
as
mandatory
gear.
Paddles
may be
made of
synthetic
alloys
and
fibres
which
are
longer
and more
maneuverable,
or they
may be
of plain
wood
coated
with
synthetic
waterproof
paint.
Wooden
oars are
slightly
heavier
but
break
less
easily.
On
longer
trips or
more
demanding
rivers,
splash
jackets
may be
provided.
All the
gear and
food
will be
packed
inside
waterproof
bags and
carried
on the
raft
itself.
Your
cameras
and
accessories,
stored
inside
the
waterproof
barrel,
will be
available
for your
use
during
the DAY.
The
setting
up of
camp and
cooking
will
begin as
soon as
the
campsite
is
reached.
River
Rafting
Tips
(Cautions
and
Essentials
for
River
Rafting)
Rafting
can be
your
favorite
sport if
you are
a normal
healthy
person
and
without
any fear
of
water.
Carry
dry bags
dry bags
or boxes
to
secure
small
personal
items
you may
bring
with you
and it
usually
also
have
room to
accommodate
an extra
layer of
clothing.
Be sure
to take
any
necessary
prescription
medications
such as
inhalers,
bee-sting
kits,
insulin
etc.
Avoid
taking
your car
keys,
wallets,
cell
phones
etc.
with you
for the
rafting
trip.
Also
take
along
sunscreen,
sunglasses
with a
strap to
secure
them and
a
camera.
Disposable
waterproof
cameras
are
easily
available,
easy to
take
along
with you
and take
good
quality
pictures.
Appropriate
rafting
gear on
most
rivers
during
the
summertime
is a
simple
swimsuit,
nylon
shorts,
tennis
shoes or
sandals,
and a
hat.
Spring
and
autumn
rafting
trips
are the
ones
that
require
additional
clothing.
In any
case be
sure to
dress in
layers
so that
you can
easily
add or
remove
articles,
as you
need.
Avoid
cotton
clothing
while
rafting,
except
in
summers
as
cotton
takes
away the
warmth
from
your
body.
Wool,
polyester
fleece
and
other
synthetic
materials
will
keep you
warmer
and will
dry
faster
than
cotton.
Many
rafting
clubs
have
wetsuits
available
for
rent. |
Major
Bhotekoshi
River
