What we provide
We provide professional
whitewater guides private ground transportation,
porters, permits, delicious meals
that are hygienically prepared (vegetarian
options are available, as well as
special dietary needs), first- rate
equipment - self- bailing rafts, life
jackets, helmets, wetsuits (according
to season and on certain rivers),
dry bags for gear, tents, and camera
barrels.
Not included:
Bottled or alcoholic beverages,
any type of insurance, visa costs
and personal expenses.
For camping
and Traveling:
Sleeping bag and pad, lightweight
pants, cotton underwear, lightweight
long-sleeved shirt or T-shirt, fleece
jacket, toiletries (including moisture
lotion), spare glasses /contact lenses,
torch or headlamp with extra batteries,
water bottle. If you are travelling
to the Karnali, Marsyangdi or Tamur,
it is recommended that you bring walking
shoes or lightweight hiking boots
for the trek.
River wear:
Secure-fitting river sandals or running
shoes are essential in the event of
a swim (those who fall off a raft
are called swimmers in the trade),
shorts or a swimsuit, sarong for women
(recommended when visiting village,
as it covers the legs and does not
offend the locals), baseball cap,
sunglasses with retaining device,
sunscreen and lip balm.
Optional Items:
Small binoculars, camera and film,
fishing equipment, walkman/ Discman
and tunes, reading and writing material
and a personal first aid kit.
Personal Speeding:
As there is not a lot to purchase
on the river in Nepal, we suggest
that you do not carry much money.
Approximately Rs 5oo-1000 (U$$ 15)
will suffice. Chocolate, sweets and
cigarettes are seldom available. If
you think you might get a craving,
bring a few treats with you.
Physical Fitness
You do not have to be
an athlete to join our trips. A reasonable
level of fitness is recommended though,
as it will add to the enjoyment of
your adventure. We do suggest some
swimming ability, but non-swimmers
can be accommodated. We have already
taken any non-swimmers on the river.
Our high buoyancy life jackets and
helmets mean there is little chance
of getting into trouble should you
fall in.
Safety
Safety is the number
one priority at Ultimate Descents
Nepal and our outstanding safety record
proves just that. To ensure a safe
trip, we employ some of the world's
most experienced rafting guides. Aside
from the formal qualifications in
swift water Rescue and wilderness
First Aid Training, our guides have
devoted much of their lives to learning
and running whitewater. Whitewater
puts you in situations where there
is inherent uncertainty and risk,
therefore safety briefings and a detailed
white water discussion precede each
trip. In other words, you are in good
hands.
We hope that the
adverse affects of this project will
be countered by extra protection for
the environment downstream.