Kayaking
is usually an individual water sport. Kayaks are made
from a special type of plastic and have floatation devices
inserted to aid buoyancy. Kayakers move through the
water with a double blade paddle understanding river
flow, negotiating rapids and obstacles on the river,
enjoying unity with nature and the river.
Kayaking
in Nepal
With
its wide range of rivers and wealth of challenging rapids,
Nepal is the perfect destination for kayaking. Whether
you are a total beginner or an experienced white water
kayaker keen to tackle one of our more challenging rivers,
we can arrange a fun and rewarding kayaking experience
for you.
Kayaking
school:
Our kayaking school is particularly popular, and we
are glad to see many familiar faces return to us to
enjoy increasingly exciting river journeys. More
about our kayak school.
River
Trips for experienced kayakers.
We
run trips for experienced kayakers on all the permitted
rivers of Nepal.
Whatever your experience in kayaking – there is the
river for
everyone in Nepal!
Our river trips range in length and difficulty, so we
can help select a river to match your level.
If
you prefer, you can accompany one of our rafting trips
or make you way on your own river journey.
You can make river trip with one of our kayak guides
or as part of a group as well.
Important
Notes:
• We are professional kayakers, we love rivers, we know
our rivers and we can understand every paddler. So that
we do not propose readymade packages for kayakers on
our web site as we do not want to limit unlimited possibilities!
Just let us know your interest and ideas and we’ll do
our best to create perfect plan for your kayaking in
Nepal!
Welcome to the rivers of Nepal with us!
• We can
arrange kayaking trip on all and every permitted rivers
of Nepal, whether you want to paddle popular rivers
or prefer to enjoy more remote and hidden ones willing
to run some sort of kayak expedition - possibilities
can be only limited by your time schedule and interests!
Enjoy Kayaking!
• We organize
river expeditions on upper sections of the rivers, doing
first descents and if you are expedition paddler and
want to join our team in one of our expedition - you
are welcome!
Want to know more about what we we are doing? Please,
have a look
Upcoming
river expeditions:
• At the second half of April 2008 we, “WhiteWater Nepal”,
together with Russian team organizing expedition on Arun River. If you would like to join the expedittion, please, contact
us
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Safety
on our kayaking trips:
“WhiteWater Nepal (P.) LTD.” takes the safety and security
of all its clients very seriously. It is our primary
concern and reflected in every aspect of your time with
us.
• All our guides are licensed, trained in CPR, first
aid and advanced river rescue techniques.
• All our equipment is world class, up to date and carefully
maintained.
• We ensure that the kayaks in use are suitable for
the clients and meet their needs.
• We prepare all food with the utmost attention to hygiene.
• Whenever possible we use our own WWN private minibus
and driver.
What
we provide:
Before your river journey you will be invited to an
orientation meeting to discuss details of the trip.
There will be opportunities at this meeting for you
to ask any questions that you may have, discuss any
personal requirements, such as a special diet or medical
conditions that could affect your trip.
• We provide plentiful, healthy and hygienically prepared
food and drinks.
• Along with our kayaks, we provide all necessary and
related kayaking equipment and body wears, dry bags,
camera barrels, all necessary safety and medical supplies.
• Tents and sleeping mats are also provided. Sleeping
bags can be arranged upon request.
• All our equipment is of the highest quality, clean
and well maintained.
• On all of our trips there will be a supply raft or
road support that will transport all the gear that is
needed for the duration of the kayaking trip.
What
to Bring
In some ways it is the best to bring as little as possible
to the river. There are however, some essential personal
items.
Please bring:
• Light weight clothing that will dry quickly, eg. shorts,
t-shirts, swim wear for the river
• Warm clothing for the evenings including a fleece
or pullover
• Sun cream and lip protector
• Sunglasses (with retaining device) or a cap
• Towels
• Toiletries (environmentally friendly is best!) and
any personal medication
• Flashlight
• Footwear that will stay on in the river, river sandals
or tennis shoes are the best. Footwear for the evenings
You
may also want to consider bringing:
• Camera, spare film and batteries
• Walkman/Discman
• Spare glasses/contact lenses
• A book to read
• Your diary and a pen
• Snacks/treats/cigarettes
• A small amount of money
• A positive attitude
What
You Need to tell Us
It is essential that you inform us of any medical conditions
that may affect your well being on the trip.
Don’t forget to request vegetarian or other special
meals if required.
See
you on the rivers of Nepal!