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Nepal is second richest nation f or waterresources. Eight highest peaks in the worldregulate the f low of river by the natural virtue ofsnow meting throughout the year to maintainthe volume of water in the rivers of Nepal.Nature has enriched Nepal with breathtakingrapids in its rivers with wide range of dif f icult iesto experiences in raf t ing that have highlyinduced the adrenaline rush in the adventuretravelers. Rafting in Nepal will surely take youto the next level in understanding the thrill ofwater speed. If you are thinking on exploring theworld’s most thrilling raf t ing experience then white water raft ing in Nepal is what you shouldnot miss.

What are the best rivers to paddle on?Nepal is gif ted with many rivers to kill your raf t ing thrust. Among many some of the popular raf t ingpackages are:

1. Trishuli River Raf ting

2. Bhote Koshi River Raf ting

3. Seti River Raf ting

4. Marsyandi River Raf ting

5. Tamur River Raf ting

6. Arun River raf t ing

7. Sun Koshi River Raf ting

8. Kali Gandaki River raf t ing

White water raf t ing around Trishuli river is just hours of drive away f rom Kathmandu to the southwhereas Bhote Koshi river raf t ing is approximately 150 Km away driving along the AranikoHighway to the north f rom the Capital.

Kayaking is being popular among travellers these days. You can also take the advantage ofkayaking in those rivers by consulting to your guide. If you want to have peace of mind af terraf t ing then you can get night camping f acilit ies in the river beaches too. You can camp f ire andenjoy your night to the f ullest if you have f lexible t ime schedule. All these things need to beconsulted with you travel agency bef ore you start your journey.

What is the best season to dive for Rafting in Nepal?As raf ting is very much popular in Nepal, one can see river beaches busy throughout the year.However plunging into the river with gathered inf ormation and the best choice is considered wiseand more f un. During the monsoon that lasts f rom July to August, the water level in the river ismuch higher so it ’s not a good time f or normal raf ter however the challenging rapids may attractexperts and highly prof essionals. Groups f un takers teamed with high prof essional can enjoy therapids though. During May to June and early September to early October the melting of snowmakes the water speed go higher, thus one need be more caref ul during their trip. January andDecember are considered to be cold season there so white water raft ing in Nepal is notconsidered suitable during these months.

Late September to Mid-October is considered to be the best t ime to experience rafting in Nepal asthe f low of water is average. It is good to make a raf t ing trip booked earlier as it is the busiestseason f or t ime.

What you might need? Although you might be well prepared with the stuf f what you need to carry or you might haveconsulted your trip consultant, here are some tips that might be helpf ul:

1. Sunglasses

2. Water bottle

3. A pair of sandals

4. Shorts and tees while raf t ing give you more comf ort.

5. Camera to capture your memorable moments.

6. Warm clothes f or the night if you are ready f or camping in the river beach.

7. Sun Block Creams to get rid of sun tan while raf t ing.

8. Mosquito repellant if you are ready f or camping in the beach.

Getting into the river and f ighting with rapids has been always f un f or adventurers. You canenjoy raft ing in Nepal if you catch a trusted travel agency there. If you want to know those travelagencies than I can give you a contact f rom where I enjoyed raf ting year back“Himalayatrekservice”. Have a saf e journey my f riends and keep updated.