Sunrise over the Annapurna, Nepal

Rafting and kayaking in Nepal

Rafting and kayaking in Nepal

One of the best rapids on the trisuli river.

Rafting and kayaking in Nepal

Rafting and kayaking in Nepal

Karnali rafting trip

Karnali rafting trip

Rafting and kayaking in Nepal

Continuous whitewater...what more could you ask for!?

The Holy River.

This is the most popular river for travellers with littel time that want to go rafting, there's some great rapids along the way.

3 day river rafting trip on the Marsyandi, great rapids the whole way down, one of the best short trips nepal has to offer.

Working like a well oiled machine!!
Whitewater rafting in nepal

Rafting and Kayaking
Nepal; one of the best places in the world for rafting and kayaking, its mountain scenery has drawn trekkers as well as climbers for many years; these same mountains shape an incredible variety of whitewater challenges for paddlers.

A series of worlds most outstanding river journeys are found here, raging from steep, adrenaline-charged mountain streams to classic big volume wilderness expeditions. The combination of spectacular rivers, mountain scenery and rich cultural heritage makes Nepal an obvious river-runner's destination.

No other country has such a choice of trips on wild rivers with warm water, a subtropical climate and huge beaches with white sand that are ideal for camping. The opportunity for kayak expeditions are exceptional.

Before you decide what river you will do, you need to decide what it is you want out of your river trip. Nepal offer trips available from one day to twelve days on different rivers, all offering dramatically different experience and first off, don't believe that just because it's river it's going to be wet and wild. Some rivers, such as the Sun Koshi, which is an incredible full-on white water trip in September and October, are basically flat and uneventful in the low water of early spring.

Annapurna Sunrise

Annapurna Range Sunrise

Poon Hill, Annapurna

Photos from our rest on one of the Annapurna view points

Poon Hill, Annapurna

Rhododendrons and Annapurna South seen from near Panchase Bhanjyang, Pokhara District

Annapurna

Annapurna During a Mountain Trek

Fishtail in the Annapurna sanctuary, Himalays

Annapurna

Annapurna Circuit, Nepal

Annapurna, Nepal

River near Sauraha village

A river near the park headquarters at Sauraha

Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal

Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal

Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal

Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal

Sauraha, Chitwan District

Sauraha Village - Chitwan, Nepal

Elephant bathing, Sauraha

Working Elephant - Sauraha Village - Chitwan, Nepal

Elephants bathing, Sauraha

Elephant breeding center - Sauraha

Cyclists near Sauraha

A house in the village belonging to the local Tharu tribe

Sauraha, Chitwan

In the Hindu religion, Peepal tree has a lot of reverence and significance for people. People worship the tree and perform a puja. The tree is known for its heart shaped leaves that have long narrowing tips. The origin of peepal tree can be traced back to the times of Indus Valley Civilisation (3000 BC - 1700 BC) in the Mohenjodaro city. Excavations are suggestive of the fact that even in those times; the peepal tree was worshipped by Hindus.

During the Vedic period, the wood obtained by cutting Peepal tree was used to produce fire. In the ancient Puranas, an incident has been described in which the demons defeated the deities and Lord Vishnu hid in the Peepal tree. Since, the Lord resided in the tree for some time; the tree holds great importance for people. Thus, people began worshipping the tree, considering it to be a means of offering prayers to Lord Vishnu. There are a few legends, which suggest that Lord Vishnu was born under the peepal tree. There are a couple of stories, which say that the tree is home to the trinity of Gods, the root being Brahma, the trunk is Vishnu and leaves represent Lord Shiva.

Peepal Leaves

Tourist admiring Rara Lake

Sunrise at Rara Lake

Clouds above Rara Lake

Rara Lake

Rara Lake

RARA lake of Mugu district