Additional
Information
Climate
The seasons in Nepal are typically that of the northern
hemisphere. Throw in a monsoon season and the climate
becomes anything but typical. Diverse topography ranges
from the cold. Wind swept Himalayan peaks, to humid
sub-topical jungles all within a span of less than a
hundred miles. For river trips, plan for temperate to
sub tropical conditions. Average daytime temperatures
range between 25 and 320 C, while the evenings are around
10 degrees cooler.
Health
Nepal has no official vaccination requirements for
entry. However. you should make an effort to protect
yourself from some of the serious infection diseases
that can be prevented by vaccine or other preventive
measures. Antibiotics and other medications are available
in Nepal Prescriptions are not needed but you ill need
to know the chemical name of the medicine.
Dysentery, amoebic and bacterial is normal ailments
that strike travelers to Nepal. It is essential to take
the necessary precautions when selecting where and what
you eat before your journey. Sanitation is a major concern
on our trips and almost without exception illnesses
that occur on the river, will usually have begun before
the trip even started.
If you have any medical conditions, make sure to list
them on your booking form. Also, it is advised to discuss
it with your guide and trip leader in Kathmandu.
Beyond Rafting
Venturing into the unknown is the spirit of exploration
and is often never as difficult as first imagined, As
Nepal is a land of extremes. There is so make to see
and do during your visit. Ultimate Descents. Nepal has
more combined experience than any other rafting company
in organizing airport transfers. Hotel bookings treks
domestic and mountain flights, mountain biking, wildlife
safari, sightseeing excursions, cultural fours, ballooning,
mountain biking and adventure trips in conjunction with
your river journey. Other Ultimate destinations are
Bhutan, Thailand and Tibet, Leave the logistics to us
and we will custom design a holiday to suit you needs.
Airline Ticket Reconfirmation
If you have an international flight schedule less
than 72 hours after your return to kathamandu from your
rafting trip, it is highly recommended that you reconfirm
the reservation prior to your departure for the river;
our staff can arrange this for you for an administration
fee will be minimum.
Rafting and the Environment
Nepal, with its massive mountain peaks and impressive
geography, is actually a very fragile environment. At
Ultimate Descents Nepal our lives have revolved around
the free-flowing river, we feel an increased responsibility
to protect and preserve these wild places. Not only
do we leave every campsite cleaner than when we arrived.
We take all necessary steps to protect Nepal's river
and the people who live along them.
In association with the non-profit Nepal River Conservation
Trust. We run a yearly conservation trip on one of Nepal's
classic rivers. Similar to our regularly scheduled trips.
These expeditions have the added bonus of incorporating
conservation and education opportunities. The entire
proceeds from this river journey are contributed to
the Trust.
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