Rafting In Nepal

Nepal is going to celebrate 2011 as a Nepal Tourism Year (Visit Nepal 2011). Government plans is attract more tourist from all around the world, So that I am going to explain all the tourism activities, places and events on these occasion. Nepal is One of the best place to visit because of its geographical status, weather, cheap and affordable living cost and many more. This blog is totally for those people who wants to Visit Nepal, Travel to Nepal and Trekking In Nepal. I already explained about some special trekking zones in Nepal before this post. Now I am giving some information about Rafting In Nepal.

Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular since the mid-1970s.

Bhote Koshi River Rafting- The Bhote Koshi is one of the recently opened rivers & represents the forefront of river rafting, which is just three hours far from Kathmandu. It is the steepest river rafted in Nepal technical & totally committing With a gradient of 80 feet per mile it is a full eight times steeper then Sunkoshi which it feeds further downstream The rapids are steep & continuous class 4 with continuous class 3 in between At high flows several of rapids will be solid class 5 & consequences for mistakes on the entire river will become caustic. This river rafting as possible at fix during the low water.

Trishuli River Rafting -The Trishuli being the most easily accessible river by far a rafting trip on this river can be made for a varied durations, depending upon the availability of time and interest. The Trishuli is the most popular river for rafting followed by the Sun Kosi. The Trishuli has been so popular because of its accessibility of road along its major part. a Trishuli trip can be easily managed to end at a place where a wildlife tour begins. 

Arun River Rafting

Kali Gandaki River Rafting

Karnali River Rafting

Marshyandi River Rafting 

Sunkoshi River Rafting

Island Peak Climbing

Imja Tse, better known as Island Peak, is a mountain in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. The peak was named Island Peak in 1951 by Eric Shipton's party since it appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche. The peak was later renamed in 1983 to Imja Tse but Island Peak remains the popular choice. The peak is actually an extension of the ridge coming down off the south end of Lhotse Shar.Imja Tse was first climbed in 1953 by a British team as a training exercise in preparation for Mount Everest. Tenzing Norgay was one of the members of this first ascent team.Imja Tse is one of the most popular trekking peaks as it requires nominal mountaineering experience, especially when supported by a Nepalese climbing guide.

 

This is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. From Dingboche the mountain is seen as an island in a sea of ice. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar separated by a small col. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. The extension of this ridge descending southwest is the part of the normal route of ascent and leads to the South Summit. Imja Tse not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu region.

To climb Island Peak, one has the option of starting from a base camp at 5,087 metres (16,690 ft) called Pareshaya Gyab and starting the climb between 2 and 3 am. Another popular option is to ascend to High Camp at around 5,600 metres (18,400 ft) to reduce the amount of effort and time needed for summit day. However, adequate water supply and concerns about sleeping at a higher altitude may dictate starting from base camp. Base camp to high camp is basically a hike but just above high camp, some rocky steps require moderate scrambling and up through a broad open gully. At the top of the gully, glacier travel begins and proceeds up to a steep snow and ice slope. From here, fixed ropes may be setup by the guides for the strenuous ascent of nearly 100 metres (330 ft) to the summit ridge. The climb to the summit is somewhat difficult due to steep climbing. On top, while Mount Everest is a mere ten kilometres away to the north, the view will be blocked by the massive wall of Lhotse, towering 2,300 m (7,500 ft) above the summit.

 
 

Visit Nepal 2011

Home Stay Tours in Nepal

Nepali people are designing their homes for tourist to home stay on the occasion of visit nepal 2011.The Home stay program allows visitors to Nepal to stay with Nepalese family. The Home stay participant lives with the family -- sleeping in a Nepali home, taking their meals with the family, and maybe even touring the city or celebrating a holiday or birthday with them. The program provides a unique opportunity to learn about Nepali culture, make new friends and extended family and provide direct assistance to the Nepali people.

This is a great way to experience Nepali life and of course get a taste of real homecooked food. During your Nepal homestay, you'll really become part of the family, stirring the boiling copper pots before meals and listening to stories of rural life.

Home stays and cultural exchange programs is a fantastic way to get more out of a trip to Nepal and can be arranged in most areas of Nepal.Village Home stay is a new concept in ecotourism.You will experience Nepalese daily life with your host family. It will be a memorable language and culture exchange.

 

 Please don't forgot to see Nepal as a totally different look. Lets welcome - Visit Nepal 2011/ Nepal Tourism Year