Posted by FLORIDNEPAL on Thursday, December 25, 2008

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Rafting : Bheri |
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Rafting in Bheri : 05 Days |
The
Marshyangdi is the mother of all rivers. In the local dialect, it means
'raging one' and rage it does! Few rivers rival the Marshyangdi for
exhilarating whitewater and unparalleled mountain views. It is steep,
powerful and not to be underestimated. With some of the wildest
commercially run white water in the world, sustained sections of steep
technical rafting test our teamwork throughout the trip. Usually a
turquoise blue in color, the rapids wrap themselves around weirdly
sculpted boulders and steep chutes plunge into deep green pools as the
river drops down from the Annapurna range. With the awe inspiring,
breathtaking backdrop of the Manaslu and Annapurna ranges, it is a
photographer dream. It may be a dream of a whitewater run, but it is a
logistical nightmare. Even still, our guides fight among themselves for
the honor of running it. The huge boulders require instinctive and
expert river reading skills to identify the right lines. The rapids are
so continuous and technical that we run the rafts empty of gear for
maneuverability. In true Nepali style, we employ porters to carry our
gear. Don't worry; we still manage to squeeze on board our extensive
first aid kit and the exceptional Drift Nepal lunch box. If you ever
see a group of wizened river rats drowning in a Pokhara bar, you may
hear the Marshyangdi described as an Adrenaline overload, most
beautiful river I have ever done, Orgasmic, a Jewel of a river or
Liquid Madness!
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ITINERARY |
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Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Samjhighat.
Day 02: Arrival at Samjhighat Camp and overnight.
Day 03: Raft from Samjhighat to Rani Ghat and camp at the beach.
Day 04: Raft from Rani Ghat to Jamu and camp at the beach.
Day 05: Raft from Jamu to Chisapani and drive back to Kathmandu by night bus.
Day 06: Arrival in Kathmandu.
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Services Included |
Rafting
guide and necessary assistants, rafting equipments such as tent,
mattresses, helmet, life jacket etc. Rafting permit,surface
transportation, all meals, rescue assistance, Insurance for the Nepali
staffs.
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Services Excluded |
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc. | |