| Whitewater Nepal |
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Play boating Warm water, clean blue rivers and limitless play waves! Nepal has really taken off as one of the world's premier play boating destinations, with many of the top world kayakers coming here to play, hang out, and do trips as safety boaters. The other big change over the last few years has been the number of local Nepalis taking to the sport, normally of course associated with their work as raft guides. Learning to paddle on some of the world's best rivers makes for some awesome kayakers! There's a team from Nepal taking part in their first World Kayak Rodeo in New Zealand in 1999, but of course they've taken part in local Rodeos since the first one in Nepal in 1993. It should be stressed that Kayak Rodeos in Nepal are mainly about having fun and partying, so don't come out here if you're looking for strict competition! Events have varied each year in their dates and venues, but there is normally at least one event held either in the main season, say at the end of October, or at the end of the main season in early December, and this acts as a great get-together and party for kayakers from all over the world. Check out the main company web sites and the kayaking magazines for dates and venues. |