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HIMALAYAN RUSH 2 WEEKS KAYAKING EXPEDITION |
This two weeks expedition-kayaking trip is taking you through
stunning scenery, remote villages and some of the best white water in
the Himalayas! We paddle five of Nepal's most challenging rivers.
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| On this two-week trip we paddle five of the great Himalayas rivers - Trisuli,
Seti, Madi, Modi and Marsyangdi. We camp on the riverbank and stay in teahouses
and an occasional night to rest in the comfort of a Pokhara hotel. We travel
on private transportation between the different take-outs and put-ins. Once
on the rivers we are completely self-supported for a few days - carrying
what we need in our kayaks. This is the trip for paddlers who want to push
their limits! |
| DAY 1: |
Arrive in Royal Beach Camp. Get settled, fit boats and
gear and prepare for expedition. Warm up paddling on the Trisuli river.
Class III+ water. Get to know the participants and predeparture meeting
in the evening. Overnight at RBC. |
| DAY 2: |
We paddle the big waters of the Trisuli river, class
III+. We get to know each others paddlingskills and work on our group
dynamics and communication. Overnight at RBC. |
| DAY 3: |
After early breakfast we drive on our private vehicle
to Marsyangdi. We paddle a easy class IV section of the river. After
kayaking we continue to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel. |
| DAY 4: |
Upper Seti. Class III - IV. About a 4 hour run, creeking
with a spectacular view of the Annapurna range! Afternoon at leasure
in Lake side, Pokhara. |
| DAY 5-6: |
We paddle Classic Seti, selfsupported, for two days.
We paddle class IV water and do a few portages where the river goes
undeground. Breathtaking views of the over 8000 meter surrounding
peaks! We camp on the riverbank for one night. Day 6 we return to
Pokhara. Overnight at hotel. |
| DAY 7-8: |
We drive to Madi Khola for some creeking. We paddle
a short section of class III water and stay in a teahouse for the
night. Day 8 we continue paddle the Madi Khola down to Damauli and
drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel. |
| DAY 9: |
We drive and then trek to our put-in on Modi Khola.
We spend the night in a teahouse. |
| DAY 10-11: |
We paddle Modi Khola, a technical class IV river. Overnight
at teahouse. Day 11 we return to Pokhara. Overnight in hotel. |
| DAY 12-13: |
We leave Pokhara and drive to upper Marsyangdi. For
two days we challenge ourselfs in this hard core river - often counted
as one of the top ten white water rivers in the world! Overnight in
teahouse. Day 13 we end with driving back to Royal Beach Camp. |
| DAY 14: |
Breakfast. Departure from RBC. |
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| What you need to know: |
| SEASON: |
October to November and March to May. For tripdates:
see www.royalbeachnepal.com. |
| EXPERIENCE NEEDED: |
This expedition needs previous kayaking experience,
you should be able to paddle class III+ water confidently, have a
solid roll and be willing to push your limit. The river leader will
help you develop your paddling skills as you go. |
| INSTRUCTORS / GUIDES: |
The trip is lead by professional expedition kayakers
from Royal Beach Camp with many years of experience in the Himalayan
rivers. Our leaders are SRT- KRT- and BCU-certified and have thorough
river rescue qualifications. |
| NO OF PARTICIPANTS: |
Minimum 4 people, maximum 8 people in one group. |
| INCLUDED: |
All meals except 5 dinners out in Pokhara, all accommodation
in tent, teahouses and hotels, private transportation, porters, National
park fees, guide. |
| NOT INCLUDED: |
Travel insurance, emergency evacuation, Kayak and personal
kayaking gear (any kayaking gear can be arranged to rent). Personal
expenses, such as drinks. 5 dinners out in Pokhara. |
| WHAT TO BRING: |
Personal kayaking gear. Sleeping bag, mattress and flashlight.
Warm cloths for the evenings. Shorts and warm fleece, teva- sandal
or river shoes for the day. Sunglasses, hat, sun protection, mosquito
repellant, personal toilettries and personal first aid kit. |
| TRIP START / FINISH: |
RBC to RBC. We can arrange additional airport transfers,
hotels in Kathmandu on arrival and departure, transport to RBC and
extra nights at RBC - let us know when you book. |
| PRICE: |
On inquiry. |
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The Royal Beach Camp
Khatauti Khola, Dhading, Nepal
Camp: +977 (0)16 91 37 67
Mobile: +977 97 41 01 08 66
Mobile: +977-98 08 41 38 98
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Kathmandu office
Next door to Kathmandu Guesthouse,
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Office: +977-14 70 05 31
Mobile: +977-98 08 41 38 98
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European Sales office
Kärleksgatan 2a
211 45 Malmö, Sweden
Office: +46-40-35 48 36
Mobile: +46-70-672 98 08
ram@ramsilwal.com
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