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Outfitter Nepal asked:
,
Outfitter Nepal is very glad to welcome you to this tiny but amazingly diverse country ‘Nepal’. Nepal is the best destination not only for the mountain lovers but for everyone who would like to discover the natural diversity, variety of culture, flora and fauna among others.
Outfitter Nepal was founded with the vision to promote tourism by making your trips in Nepal a life-time experience. Therefore, we at Outfitter Nepal believe that you should be able to enjoy the natural and cultural heritages of the country to the fullest.
Outfitter Nepal is a team of young and enthusiastic tourism professionals being united from different parts of the country for the cause to make you feel fully satisfied during your trips in Nepal. The members of the team have thorough knowledge in the field of geography and culture. Moreover, they have long years experience in Trekking, Rafting, wildlife safari and other adventurous activities, which can be experienced not only in Nepal but also in Tibet, Bhutan and India.
Outfitter Nepal is an authorized company to plan and carryout all kinds of Trekking, Tours and adventurous activities in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India and we have been successful to track the record in the country, establishing this company as a leading tour and trekking company with our experience, passion and commitment.
Our belief is to impart optimum satisfaction to our clients with quality services in reasonable price.
We have observed all the legal liabilities; similarly, we are also aware of environment correlatives along with our profession. Therefore, we devise only eco-friendly trekking and tours, with the aim to benefit the locals and conservation of the environment.
All the staffs at Outfitter Nepal are well-trained and license holders from the government to work in their fields of expertise.
Therefore, our message to you is ‘Just visit us once and go through it, and then you know all.’
Everest Trekking is the most popular trekking among the trekkers, as there are spectacular mountain peaks. The Everest region is located in the north-east of Nepal. Everest trek is not only a famous destination for tourists in Nepal for its scenic views of the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest [8,848m] along with other peaks, but also well known for the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants [The Sherpas].
The primary goal of Everest trekking is to reach in Mt. Everest base camp [5,340 m], whereas it is not possible to view the Mt. Everest from the camp, therefore many trekkers climb up to Kalapatthar [5,545 m from sea level], but many tourist fall an acute high altitude sickness, therefore the trekking in Everest region is the most challenging treks in Nepal. While many of the routes through the mountains are arduous, there are ample places to rest and enjoy a meal along the way.
If your physical fitness does not suit, you can have other adventurous activities along the Everest region. You can have a look on the indigenous culture of Sherpa villages, take snaps of monasteries that are over thousand years old, you either can choose to have short treks in along the Namche Bazaar, beautiful Khumjung village and Thame, and famous Tyangboche [a famous monastery], from where you can easily can have snaps of Mt. Everest, adjoining Himalayas namely Ama Dablam, Nupse, Lotse etc.
The trekking is possible in this area the whole year round, the best times to visit are from the beginning of March to mid May and from the beginning of September to mid November. Here are the details of itineraries you can choose, as per your time, desire and physical fitness.
Everest Trekking is the most popular trekking among the trekkers, as there are spectacular mountain peaks. The Everest region is located in the north-east of Nepal. Everest trek is not only a famous destination for tourists in Nepal for its scenic views of the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest [8,848m] along with other peaks, but also well known for the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants [The Sherpas].
The primary goal of Everest trekking is to reach in Mt. Everest base camp [5,340 m], whereas it is not possible to view the Mt. Everest from the camp, therefore many trekkers climb up to Kalapatthar [5,545 m from sea level], but many tourist fall an acute high altitude sickness, therefore the trekking in Everest region is the most challenging treks in Nepal. While many of the routes through the mountains are arduous, there are ample places to rest and enjoy a meal along the way.
If your physical fitness does not suit, you can have other adventurous activities along the Everest region. You can have a look on the indigenous culture of Sherpa villages, take snaps of monasteries that are over thousand years old, you either can choose to have short treks in along the Namche Bazaar, beautiful Khumjung village and Thame, and famous Tyangboche [a famous monastery], from where you can easily can have snaps of Mt. Everest, adjoining Himalayas namely Ama Dablam, Nupse, Lotse etc.
The trekking is possible in this area the whole year round, the best times to visit are from the beginning of March to mid May and from the beginning of September to mid November. Here are the details of itineraries you can choose, as per your time, desire and physical fitness.
Annapurna Trekking has been well admired and well-liked by the trekkers, therefore it is also wildly known as a trekker’s paradise. The trekkers can not only see the scenic views of high Himalayas but also the snow leopards, blue sheep and other species of the birds namely kokla, blood pheasant etc, butterflies and insects, because, the upper sub-alpine grassland of the Annapurna region harbors these some of the rare species of the earth.
Furthermore, the native plants can also be found in this forest, therefore the government of Nepal also has declared the conservation area and launched Annapurna conservation projects as well in the region, especially to conserve the varieties of orchids and rhododendron apart from the species of birds and animals and sensitize local people residing alongside.
If you arrange the trekking in Annapurna region, you can not only see the above mentioned things, but also lifestyles of indigenous/ethnic people, their culture etc, who have been residing on the steep hillsides for many years.
Outfitter Nepal offers an inclusive service to all the individuals, trekking / tour / expedition leaders and Travel Agencies. We appreciates that trekkers/travelers enjoy traveling with their friends or family and group. We invite every one to be a trekking/tour/expedition leader on your next holiday adventure. The more members you collect in your group, the more discount in the trip price you get from Outfitter Nepal. Keep this discount with yourself or share it with all the members of the group.
The discount will be as follows: Discount to Trek/Tour/Expedition
Group Size (including you) Leader & Travel Agencies
5-7 members in the group 50% of your Trip price
8-9 members in the group 75% of your Trip price
10-14 members in the group you Travel Free!!!!!!!!!!!!
15-19 members in the group you Travel free and get 5%
of total paid amount.
20 +… members in the group you Travel free and get 10%
of total paid amount.
Outfitter Nepal appreciates that not all the individuals, trekking/tour/expedition leaders and travel agencies can or like to work in the way we have offered. Outfitter Nepal is very flexible to negotiate about different ideas and its related commissions. So, please feel free to contact us if you have your own ideas to work with us.
For fore info contact- http://www.trekkingtourinnepal.com
DARIN
,
Outfitter Nepal is very glad to welcome you to this tiny but amazingly diverse country ‘Nepal’. Nepal is the best destination not only for the mountain lovers but for everyone who would like to discover the natural diversity, variety of culture, flora and fauna among others.
Outfitter Nepal was founded with the vision to promote tourism by making your trips in Nepal a life-time experience. Therefore, we at Outfitter Nepal believe that you should be able to enjoy the natural and cultural heritages of the country to the fullest.
Outfitter Nepal is a team of young and enthusiastic tourism professionals being united from different parts of the country for the cause to make you feel fully satisfied during your trips in Nepal. The members of the team have thorough knowledge in the field of geography and culture. Moreover, they have long years experience in Trekking, Rafting, wildlife safari and other adventurous activities, which can be experienced not only in Nepal but also in Tibet, Bhutan and India.
Outfitter Nepal is an authorized company to plan and carryout all kinds of Trekking, Tours and adventurous activities in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India and we have been successful to track the record in the country, establishing this company as a leading tour and trekking company with our experience, passion and commitment.
Our belief is to impart optimum satisfaction to our clients with quality services in reasonable price.
We have observed all the legal liabilities; similarly, we are also aware of environment correlatives along with our profession. Therefore, we devise only eco-friendly trekking and tours, with the aim to benefit the locals and conservation of the environment.
All the staffs at Outfitter Nepal are well-trained and license holders from the government to work in their fields of expertise.
Therefore, our message to you is ‘Just visit us once and go through it, and then you know all.’
Everest Trekking is the most popular trekking among the trekkers, as there are spectacular mountain peaks. The Everest region is located in the north-east of Nepal. Everest trek is not only a famous destination for tourists in Nepal for its scenic views of the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest [8,848m] along with other peaks, but also well known for the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants [The Sherpas].
The primary goal of Everest trekking is to reach in Mt. Everest base camp [5,340 m], whereas it is not possible to view the Mt. Everest from the camp, therefore many trekkers climb up to Kalapatthar [5,545 m from sea level], but many tourist fall an acute high altitude sickness, therefore the trekking in Everest region is the most challenging treks in Nepal. While many of the routes through the mountains are arduous, there are ample places to rest and enjoy a meal along the way.
If your physical fitness does not suit, you can have other adventurous activities along the Everest region. You can have a look on the indigenous culture of Sherpa villages, take snaps of monasteries that are over thousand years old, you either can choose to have short treks in along the Namche Bazaar, beautiful Khumjung village and Thame, and famous Tyangboche [a famous monastery], from where you can easily can have snaps of Mt. Everest, adjoining Himalayas namely Ama Dablam, Nupse, Lotse etc.
The trekking is possible in this area the whole year round, the best times to visit are from the beginning of March to mid May and from the beginning of September to mid November. Here are the details of itineraries you can choose, as per your time, desire and physical fitness.
Everest Trekking is the most popular trekking among the trekkers, as there are spectacular mountain peaks. The Everest region is located in the north-east of Nepal. Everest trek is not only a famous destination for tourists in Nepal for its scenic views of the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest [8,848m] along with other peaks, but also well known for the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants [The Sherpas].
The primary goal of Everest trekking is to reach in Mt. Everest base camp [5,340 m], whereas it is not possible to view the Mt. Everest from the camp, therefore many trekkers climb up to Kalapatthar [5,545 m from sea level], but many tourist fall an acute high altitude sickness, therefore the trekking in Everest region is the most challenging treks in Nepal. While many of the routes through the mountains are arduous, there are ample places to rest and enjoy a meal along the way.
If your physical fitness does not suit, you can have other adventurous activities along the Everest region. You can have a look on the indigenous culture of Sherpa villages, take snaps of monasteries that are over thousand years old, you either can choose to have short treks in along the Namche Bazaar, beautiful Khumjung village and Thame, and famous Tyangboche [a famous monastery], from where you can easily can have snaps of Mt. Everest, adjoining Himalayas namely Ama Dablam, Nupse, Lotse etc.
The trekking is possible in this area the whole year round, the best times to visit are from the beginning of March to mid May and from the beginning of September to mid November. Here are the details of itineraries you can choose, as per your time, desire and physical fitness.
Annapurna Trekking has been well admired and well-liked by the trekkers, therefore it is also wildly known as a trekker’s paradise. The trekkers can not only see the scenic views of high Himalayas but also the snow leopards, blue sheep and other species of the birds namely kokla, blood pheasant etc, butterflies and insects, because, the upper sub-alpine grassland of the Annapurna region harbors these some of the rare species of the earth.
Furthermore, the native plants can also be found in this forest, therefore the government of Nepal also has declared the conservation area and launched Annapurna conservation projects as well in the region, especially to conserve the varieties of orchids and rhododendron apart from the species of birds and animals and sensitize local people residing alongside.
If you arrange the trekking in Annapurna region, you can not only see the above mentioned things, but also lifestyles of indigenous/ethnic people, their culture etc, who have been residing on the steep hillsides for many years.
Outfitter Nepal offers an inclusive service to all the individuals, trekking / tour / expedition leaders and Travel Agencies. We appreciates that trekkers/travelers enjoy traveling with their friends or family and group. We invite every one to be a trekking/tour/expedition leader on your next holiday adventure. The more members you collect in your group, the more discount in the trip price you get from Outfitter Nepal. Keep this discount with yourself or share it with all the members of the group.
The discount will be as follows: Discount to Trek/Tour/Expedition
Group Size (including you) Leader & Travel Agencies
5-7 members in the group 50% of your Trip price
8-9 members in the group 75% of your Trip price
10-14 members in the group you Travel Free!!!!!!!!!!!!
15-19 members in the group you Travel free and get 5%
of total paid amount.
20 +… members in the group you Travel free and get 10%
of total paid amount.
Outfitter Nepal appreciates that not all the individuals, trekking/tour/expedition leaders and travel agencies can or like to work in the way we have offered. Outfitter Nepal is very flexible to negotiate about different ideas and its related commissions. So, please feel free to contact us if you have your own ideas to work with us.
For fore info contact- http://www.trekkingtourinnepal.com
DARIN
Nov
23
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Shari Hearn asked:
Did you know that a day at the beach can have a positive effect on one’s emotions? Or that even looking at a relaxing beach scene can have a calming effect? Maybe that’s why many people choose to spend their vacations at the water’s edge, either at the ocean, lake or river.
Where might you want to spend your next “water vacation?”
On an Island
There are so many island destinations around the world with fantastic beaches upon which to relax, as well as great diving, snorkeling and swimming opportunities.
Most people instantly think of the Hawaiian Islands of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu and Kauai. But if you’ve been to Hawaii and want to try something new, how about St. John, the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands? St. John was voted one of the “Top 5 Islands in The Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas,” by Travel + Leisure in 2006, voted one of the “Top 10 Caribbean/Atlantic Islands” by readers of Conde’ Nast Traveler in 2006, and voted “All-Around Destination” by readers of Caribbean Travel & Life in 2005.
The climate on St. John is nothing short of fantastic, ranging from the low 80s during the winter to the low- to mid-nineties in the summer. Lodging options range from pricey resorts on the beach (Caneel Bay Resort) to quite reasonable modest inns with shuttles that take you to the beach. One such modestly-priced inn is The Inn at Tamarind Court. With 20 units, 14 with bathroom, The Inn at Tarmarind Court starts at $110 - $120 for a double room in the off-season, $148 in the winter. You can reach them at 800/221-1637.
Camping on a Beach
Want a great view but don’t want to spend big bucks to get it? Consider camping on the beach, either with a tent or in your RV. As with islands, there are an abundance of great beach campgrounds from which to choose. Here are three you might like:
Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, Florida: Henderson Beach State Park was named one of the “Top 15 Scenic Views” by ReserveAmerica, and is located just east of Destin, Florida on U.S. 98. Tent and RV Campers here will enjoy more than 6,000 feet of natural scenic shoreline, with sugar-white sand beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Living Forest Oceanside RV & Campground - Vancouver Island, Canada: RV West Magazine readers have voted Living Forest Oceanside RV & Campground their favorite privately run RV park and campground. Located in Nanaimo, The Living Forest consists of 53 acres of pristine forested land on a peninsula where the Nanaimo River joins the Ocean. Campers here will enjoy water on three sides of this park, and have their choice of sunny sites, river sites, ocean sites or secluded forest sites.
New Brighton State Beach - Capitola, California: New Brighton State Beach is one of the most popular state beaches in California, and chosen as one of the “Most Beautiful Campgrounds” by Frommer’s. Located in the town of Capitola, just south of Santa Cruz, this 93-acre park along the coast of Santa Cruz offers spectacular views of the Monterey Bay. New Brighton State Beach is also popular for its family-oriented campground which sits on the towering bluffs high above the Pacific Ocean.
River Rafting
Whether it’s rafting lazily down a river or an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip, a rafting vacation can be anything you want it to be. If whitewater rafting’s your passion, why not try the Youghiogheny River Gorge which passes through Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania? Not only will you experience some intense whitewater rafting, but you’ll also experience Ohiopyle State Park, which Woodall’s Camping Life includes on their “Top 10 State Parks” list.
Whichever river you choose, do make sure your rafting experience matches the class of the river. If you’ve never engaged in whitewater rafting before, you may want to start out with a lower class, and go in a group with experienced guides.
Lakeside
The great thing about a lake is that there’s usually one within a couple hours where you live, so a great weekend getaway isn’t far away. But, if you’re planning on a longer lakeside vacation with spectacular views why not consider Lake Michigan?
Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and has the distinction of being the only one of the group of Great Lakes to be located entirely in the United States. Lake Michigan is bounded by the U.S. states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, but it is the beaches in Michigan where most consider the lake to be at its most beautiful. The off-white sand of its beaches are often referred to as “singing sands” because of the distinctive squeaking noise made when someone walks across it. That is due to the sand’s high quartz content.
Whichever water vacation you choose, the point is to go relax and rejuvenate. That means leave your laptop at home and your cell phone off. The world can wait while you enjoy the water and the view.
EMERSON
Did you know that a day at the beach can have a positive effect on one’s emotions? Or that even looking at a relaxing beach scene can have a calming effect? Maybe that’s why many people choose to spend their vacations at the water’s edge, either at the ocean, lake or river.
Where might you want to spend your next “water vacation?”
On an Island
There are so many island destinations around the world with fantastic beaches upon which to relax, as well as great diving, snorkeling and swimming opportunities.
Most people instantly think of the Hawaiian Islands of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu and Kauai. But if you’ve been to Hawaii and want to try something new, how about St. John, the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands? St. John was voted one of the “Top 5 Islands in The Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas,” by Travel + Leisure in 2006, voted one of the “Top 10 Caribbean/Atlantic Islands” by readers of Conde’ Nast Traveler in 2006, and voted “All-Around Destination” by readers of Caribbean Travel & Life in 2005.
The climate on St. John is nothing short of fantastic, ranging from the low 80s during the winter to the low- to mid-nineties in the summer. Lodging options range from pricey resorts on the beach (Caneel Bay Resort) to quite reasonable modest inns with shuttles that take you to the beach. One such modestly-priced inn is The Inn at Tamarind Court. With 20 units, 14 with bathroom, The Inn at Tarmarind Court starts at $110 - $120 for a double room in the off-season, $148 in the winter. You can reach them at 800/221-1637.
Camping on a Beach
Want a great view but don’t want to spend big bucks to get it? Consider camping on the beach, either with a tent or in your RV. As with islands, there are an abundance of great beach campgrounds from which to choose. Here are three you might like:
Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, Florida: Henderson Beach State Park was named one of the “Top 15 Scenic Views” by ReserveAmerica, and is located just east of Destin, Florida on U.S. 98. Tent and RV Campers here will enjoy more than 6,000 feet of natural scenic shoreline, with sugar-white sand beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Living Forest Oceanside RV & Campground - Vancouver Island, Canada: RV West Magazine readers have voted Living Forest Oceanside RV & Campground their favorite privately run RV park and campground. Located in Nanaimo, The Living Forest consists of 53 acres of pristine forested land on a peninsula where the Nanaimo River joins the Ocean. Campers here will enjoy water on three sides of this park, and have their choice of sunny sites, river sites, ocean sites or secluded forest sites.
New Brighton State Beach - Capitola, California: New Brighton State Beach is one of the most popular state beaches in California, and chosen as one of the “Most Beautiful Campgrounds” by Frommer’s. Located in the town of Capitola, just south of Santa Cruz, this 93-acre park along the coast of Santa Cruz offers spectacular views of the Monterey Bay. New Brighton State Beach is also popular for its family-oriented campground which sits on the towering bluffs high above the Pacific Ocean.
River Rafting
Whether it’s rafting lazily down a river or an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip, a rafting vacation can be anything you want it to be. If whitewater rafting’s your passion, why not try the Youghiogheny River Gorge which passes through Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania? Not only will you experience some intense whitewater rafting, but you’ll also experience Ohiopyle State Park, which Woodall’s Camping Life includes on their “Top 10 State Parks” list.
Whichever river you choose, do make sure your rafting experience matches the class of the river. If you’ve never engaged in whitewater rafting before, you may want to start out with a lower class, and go in a group with experienced guides.
Lakeside
The great thing about a lake is that there’s usually one within a couple hours where you live, so a great weekend getaway isn’t far away. But, if you’re planning on a longer lakeside vacation with spectacular views why not consider Lake Michigan?
Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and has the distinction of being the only one of the group of Great Lakes to be located entirely in the United States. Lake Michigan is bounded by the U.S. states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, but it is the beaches in Michigan where most consider the lake to be at its most beautiful. The off-white sand of its beaches are often referred to as “singing sands” because of the distinctive squeaking noise made when someone walks across it. That is due to the sand’s high quartz content.
Whichever water vacation you choose, the point is to go relax and rejuvenate. That means leave your laptop at home and your cell phone off. The world can wait while you enjoy the water and the view.
EMERSON
Oct
19
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Christina Dawkins asked:
In Nepal there are hundreds of rafting companies littering the streets of Thamel and Pokhara, but how know which company and more importantly which guide to go with? Once you are on the water, your guide is the most important part of the package so it’s not a decision you want to make lightly and often cheapest isn’t always the best, especially when it comes to your safety.
While being a raft guide can be a lot of fun there’s a lot more to it than dosing around on a beach, shouting the occasional command down the raft and keeping the clients entertained. To be a good and safe raft guide can take years of experience, and even then it can still be unpredictable as the rivers are different every time you run them. When choosing who to go rafting with make sure that you have a chat with the people taking you down the river. Find out what qualifications they have, where they have worked and how long the have been rafting. As their river experience is the most valuable asset you will have once on the river.
In Nepal, the qualifications to look for are WRT (whitewater rescue technician), SRT and of course First Aid and CPR (and make sure they carry a decent medical kit). Although qualifications are of course important, you can’t put a price on local river knowledge and the experience the guides have running these rivers. Many of the guides in Nepal have grown up alongside these rivers so have in depth knowledge of them.
Your guide will basically be your new best friend on the trip! They will be responsible for getting you to the river, getting the raft sorted out, giving you safety instructions, teaching you to raft (if beginners), getting you down the river in a fun and safe way, getting the camp and food sorted and generally keeping you entertained (and alive!) over the course of your trip. So it is very important that you chose a guide that you trust.
Also, make sure the company you book with have safety kayakers, no matter which river you run or how experienced you are it is always a good idea to have them there as a back up. Ask the company what their safety to raft ratio is. It is also a good idea to ask a few questions about the equipment you will be using, for instance how new is the raft? Are they self-bailing? What transport will we be using? Do I need to rent any additional equipment for the trip, e.g. sleeping bags? At least with all these covered you should be pretty safe.
Recently there has been a big push in Nepal to get local women into rafting and kayaking. Ask your agency whether they hire women as this is a great way to promote equal rights in Nepal and is giving women throughout the country a great push to get out there and it adventure sports ago.
Generally when you meet with these companies you will get a feel whether you can trust them or not. The best way to choose a company is to get a recommendation from someone who has just been rafting. But most importantly make sure you are comfortable with who you choose and hopefully you’ll end up having one of the best experiences of your life!
GRG’s is a rafting company based in Thamel, Nepal and makes it their policy only to use experienced raft guides, make or female and has safety kayakers on all of their trips. (in fact their motto is ‘safety first!’).For more information have a look at their website on http://www.grgadventurekayaking.com or to meet the guides before you book a trip please feel free to email on info@grgadventurekayaking.com or drop by the office for some chiya!
ARTHUR
In Nepal there are hundreds of rafting companies littering the streets of Thamel and Pokhara, but how know which company and more importantly which guide to go with? Once you are on the water, your guide is the most important part of the package so it’s not a decision you want to make lightly and often cheapest isn’t always the best, especially when it comes to your safety.
While being a raft guide can be a lot of fun there’s a lot more to it than dosing around on a beach, shouting the occasional command down the raft and keeping the clients entertained. To be a good and safe raft guide can take years of experience, and even then it can still be unpredictable as the rivers are different every time you run them. When choosing who to go rafting with make sure that you have a chat with the people taking you down the river. Find out what qualifications they have, where they have worked and how long the have been rafting. As their river experience is the most valuable asset you will have once on the river.
In Nepal, the qualifications to look for are WRT (whitewater rescue technician), SRT and of course First Aid and CPR (and make sure they carry a decent medical kit). Although qualifications are of course important, you can’t put a price on local river knowledge and the experience the guides have running these rivers. Many of the guides in Nepal have grown up alongside these rivers so have in depth knowledge of them.
Your guide will basically be your new best friend on the trip! They will be responsible for getting you to the river, getting the raft sorted out, giving you safety instructions, teaching you to raft (if beginners), getting you down the river in a fun and safe way, getting the camp and food sorted and generally keeping you entertained (and alive!) over the course of your trip. So it is very important that you chose a guide that you trust.
Also, make sure the company you book with have safety kayakers, no matter which river you run or how experienced you are it is always a good idea to have them there as a back up. Ask the company what their safety to raft ratio is. It is also a good idea to ask a few questions about the equipment you will be using, for instance how new is the raft? Are they self-bailing? What transport will we be using? Do I need to rent any additional equipment for the trip, e.g. sleeping bags? At least with all these covered you should be pretty safe.
Recently there has been a big push in Nepal to get local women into rafting and kayaking. Ask your agency whether they hire women as this is a great way to promote equal rights in Nepal and is giving women throughout the country a great push to get out there and it adventure sports ago.
Generally when you meet with these companies you will get a feel whether you can trust them or not. The best way to choose a company is to get a recommendation from someone who has just been rafting. But most importantly make sure you are comfortable with who you choose and hopefully you’ll end up having one of the best experiences of your life!
GRG’s is a rafting company based in Thamel, Nepal and makes it their policy only to use experienced raft guides, make or female and has safety kayakers on all of their trips. (in fact their motto is ‘safety first!’).For more information have a look at their website on http://www.grgadventurekayaking.com or to meet the guides before you book a trip please feel free to email on info@grgadventurekayaking.com or drop by the office for some chiya!
ARTHUR
May
10
Got a Social Group, Take Them White Water Rafting
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Robert Meldrum asked:
White water rafting is not something that people do that often or if atoll so it can be a new experience and great fun to take you social group. It can be a great activity for stag and hen weekends, or corporate groups. If you go to a centre that offers white water rafting expertness then no river or white-water rafting experience is normally necessary. Full training should be given and each raft should have a white water professional / group leader.
You can normally fit between 8 and 12 people in a boat and your experience can often last around 2 hours with multiple trips down the river or man made course. If you have a larger group then you might want to use several boats to accommodate you all. Most white water rafting activates tend to be based in Wales, and Scotland as they generally have more dramatic scenery with faster running and higher difficulty Grade Rivers. There are a few in England although not many. You can find man made runs in Nottingham and Northampton or Teeside. Some centres in England offer so called white water rafting put it actually involves having a ride in a boat at high speed down a river or on the sea. To help you find suitable places to go, you can see a number of rivers and centres below.
River Orchy (Scotland)
Situated in the heart of the Grampian mountains, in Argyll away from the hustle and bustle of city life, lies Glen Orchy. This is a tranquil little glen, dotted with a couple of farms surrounded by steep, rugged mountains. It contains a dark secret, for here lays the river Orchy. In the summer it is a gentle trickle, but add typical Scottish weather from September onwards and the trickle grows into a raging torrent!
Denbighshire & Gwynedd(Wales)
White water rafting is available from skylinerafting. You can enjoy rafting through the Welsh countryside at their centre in North Wales. Using the rivers natural white-water. Both centre river courses are rated at a level of 3 out of 5.
River Tummel (Scotland)
Situated just north of Pitlochry, the River Tummel is like no other in Scotland. The experience will get you working together to help the guide take the raft from the beautiful deep pools, down through technical rapids such as ‘Zig-Zag’ and ‘Sharks Tooth’. The main part of the trip is grade 2-3 however it does however include a two tier, 18 foot drop (grade 4) into the mystical Loch Faskally.
Nottingham
Experience the thrill of white water rafting at our Nottingham centre. This man made course is rated at a white-water level of 3 out of 5. If you visit the skyline rafting centre you can get on site accommodation for up to 60 people and their rafts take 6 – 8 people.
As well as the centre or river you go to visit you will need to consider transport and accommodation for your group. You may find the websites www.mygrouptour.com and www.in-holidays-europe.co.uk useful for this.
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White water rafting is not something that people do that often or if atoll so it can be a new experience and great fun to take you social group. It can be a great activity for stag and hen weekends, or corporate groups. If you go to a centre that offers white water rafting expertness then no river or white-water rafting experience is normally necessary. Full training should be given and each raft should have a white water professional / group leader.
You can normally fit between 8 and 12 people in a boat and your experience can often last around 2 hours with multiple trips down the river or man made course. If you have a larger group then you might want to use several boats to accommodate you all. Most white water rafting activates tend to be based in Wales, and Scotland as they generally have more dramatic scenery with faster running and higher difficulty Grade Rivers. There are a few in England although not many. You can find man made runs in Nottingham and Northampton or Teeside. Some centres in England offer so called white water rafting put it actually involves having a ride in a boat at high speed down a river or on the sea. To help you find suitable places to go, you can see a number of rivers and centres below.
River Orchy (Scotland)
Situated in the heart of the Grampian mountains, in Argyll away from the hustle and bustle of city life, lies Glen Orchy. This is a tranquil little glen, dotted with a couple of farms surrounded by steep, rugged mountains. It contains a dark secret, for here lays the river Orchy. In the summer it is a gentle trickle, but add typical Scottish weather from September onwards and the trickle grows into a raging torrent!
Denbighshire & Gwynedd(Wales)
White water rafting is available from skylinerafting. You can enjoy rafting through the Welsh countryside at their centre in North Wales. Using the rivers natural white-water. Both centre river courses are rated at a level of 3 out of 5.
River Tummel (Scotland)
Situated just north of Pitlochry, the River Tummel is like no other in Scotland. The experience will get you working together to help the guide take the raft from the beautiful deep pools, down through technical rapids such as ‘Zig-Zag’ and ‘Sharks Tooth’. The main part of the trip is grade 2-3 however it does however include a two tier, 18 foot drop (grade 4) into the mystical Loch Faskally.
Nottingham
Experience the thrill of white water rafting at our Nottingham centre. This man made course is rated at a white-water level of 3 out of 5. If you visit the skyline rafting centre you can get on site accommodation for up to 60 people and their rafts take 6 – 8 people.
As well as the centre or river you go to visit you will need to consider transport and accommodation for your group. You may find the websites www.mygrouptour.com and www.in-holidays-europe.co.uk useful for this.
WILBUR