ULTIMATE DESCENTS NEPAL - RAFTING, KAYAKING, CANYONING TRIPS - AUTUMN 2008

The River Of Gold: Sun Koshi, 8-9 days, Class III-IV, Cost US$ 410 / 460

The warm waters of the Sunkoshi surge for 270km between roads. Whipped foamy water where narrow canyons constrict the river flow, the cataracts are
long and powerful. There are dozens of adrenaline pumping rapids and miles of calmer water to reflect on this beautiful area.

01 Sep – 08 Sep 30 Sep – 08 Oct 19 Oct – 27 Oct 06 Nov – 14 Nov
11 Sep – 18 Sep 09 Oct – 17 Oct 28 Oct – 05 Nov 16 Nov – 24 Nov
21 Sep – 29 Sep

The Jewel Of East Nepal: Tamur, 12 days, Class III – V, Cost US$ 710

The newly opened river in the east of Nepal. An excellent combination of one of the best short Himalayan treks, amazing mountain views of the
eastern Himalayan ranges including Kanchanjunga and Mt. Makalu and exhilarating river expedition.

28 Sept – 09 Oct 16 Oct - 27 Oct 04 Nov -15 Nov 23 Nov – 04 Dec 06 Dec – 17 Dec

The Western Bend: Karnali, 10 days, Class III – V, Cost US$ 610

The Karnali, Nepal's mightiest rivers, descends through the Himalayas in a series of magnificent gorges. Seasonal snow melts and storms can cause
the river levels to swell drastically, creating the extremes of whitewater rafting. Exceptional big volume rafting through jungles, inhabited by the
nomads traditionally known as "Route", deserted beaches and small villages.

19 Sep –28 Sep 11 Oct – 20 Oct 01 Nov – 10 Nov 19 Nov – 28 Nov 09 Dec – 18 Dec
03 Oct – 12 Oct 23 Oct – 01 Nov 10 Nov – 19 Nov 28 Nov – 07 Dec

The Holy River: Kali Gandaki, 3 days (ex Pokhara), Class III – IV, Cost US$ 150

Turbulent rapids intertwine with abrupt drops as we dodge our way down intricate chutes of sparkling water. Village terraces cling precariously to the
slopes and surreal snow capped peaks hang suspended above us as we drift through the world's deepest gorge. Being one of the holiest rivers in Nepal,
every junction of the Kali Gandaki is dotted with cremation sites and above ground burial mounds.

19 Sep - 21 Sep 17 Oct – 19 Oct 14 Nov – 16 Nov 12 Dec – 14 Dec
22 Sep – 24 Sep 20 Oct – 22 Oct 17 Nov – 19 Nov 15 Dec – 17 Dec
26 Sep – 28 Sep 24 Oct – 26 Oct 21 Nov – 23 Nov 19 Dec - 21 Dec
29 Oct – 01 Oct 27 Oct - 29 Oct 24 Nov – 26 Nov 22 Dec – 24 Dec
03 Oct – 05 Oct 31 Oct - 02 Nov 28 Nov – 30 Nov 26 Dec – 28 Dec
06 Oct – 08 Oct 03 Nov – 05 Nov 01 Dec – 03 Dec 29 Dec – 31 Dec
10 Oct – 12 Oct 07 Nov – 09 Nov 05 Dec – 07 Dec
13 Oct – 15 Oct 10 Nov – 12 Nov 08 Dec – 10 Dec

The Raging River: Marshyangdi, 5 days, Class IV – V, Cost US$ 250

"Raging River" in the local dialect and this aptly describes one of the best whitewater runs in the world. We trek through charming Gurung Villages
and emerald fields to Ngadi. Children play excitedly as we pass, snow – capped Himalayan giants surround us and the champagne river churns and
bubbles below. Few rivers rival this for exhilarating whitewater, and sustained sections of steep technical rafting test out teamwork.

23 Oct – 26 Oct 06 Nov – 09 Nov 20 Nov – 23 Nov 04 Dec – 07 Dec
30 Oct – 02 Nov 13 Nov – 16 Nov 27 Nov – 30 Nov

Kayak Clinics: Seti River, 4 days (ex Pokhara), Class II – III, Cost US$ 250

With the support and guidance of our internationally certified instructors, we can make your introduction to kayaking enjoyable and positive. Flowing
blue and warm, the Seti River meanders through an isolated wilderness of contorted limestone gorges, forest and small rapids. The thrill and
gratification of learning to Kayak in the Himalayas is a great start to Kayaking.

11 Sep – 14 Sep 09 Oct – 12 Oct 06 Nov – 09 Nov 04 Dec – 07 Dec
18 Sep – 21 Sep 16 Oct – 19 Oct 13 Nov – 16 Nov 11 Dec – 14 Dec
25 Sep – 28 Sep 23 Oct – 26 Oct 20 Nov – 23 Nov 18 Dec – 21 Dec
02 Oct – 05 Oct 30 Oct – 02 Nov 27 Nov – 30 Nov 25 Dec – 26 Dec

Seti River: Family Trip, 3 days, Class II – III, Cost US$ 195

It is truly a great fun trip, perfectly designed to get along with your near and dear ones on the raft. The floating crystal blue water gives you an
ample of opportunity to swim on the flat water at the same time you are accompanied by learner kayakers and instructors these make the trip sensational.
05 Sep – 07 Sep 03 Oct – 05 Oct 31 Oct – 02 Nov 28 Nov - 30 Nov 26 Dec – 28 Dec
12 Sep – 14 Sep 10 Oct – 12 Oct 07 Nov – 09 Nov 05 Dec – 07 Dec
19 Sep – 21 Sep 17 Oct –19 Oct 14 Nov – 16 Nov 12 Dec – 14 Dec
26 Sep – 28 Sep 24 Oct – 26 Oct 21 Nov – 23 Nov 19 Dec – 21 Dec

Blast at Monsoon Flows: Trishuli, 2 days, Class III-IV, Cost US$ 120

Merely a hop, skip and a jump away from Kathmandu or Pokhara, the Trishuli quenches your desire for a Nepalese whitewater adventure. It gets even
bigger in the monsoon…
11 Jun – 12 Jun 16 July – 17 July 20 Aug – 21 Aug 24 Sept – 25 Sept
18 Jun – 19 Jun 23 July – 24 July 27 Aug – 28 Aug 01 Oct – 02 Oct
25 Jun – 26 Jun 30 July – 31 July 03 Sept – 04 Sept 08 Oct – 09 Oct
02 July – 03 July 06 Aug – 07 Aug 10 Sept – 11 Sept 15 Oct – 16 Oct
09 July – 10 July 13 Aug – 14 Aug 17 Sept – 18 Sept

Upper Sunkoshi/Balephi 2 days Class III – IV Cost US$ 120

Balephi, a new found river as an alternative choice for Bhote Khosi , when it is un runnable……….
02 June – 03 June 14 Jun – 15 Jun 15 Sept – 16 Sept 04 Oct – 05 Oct
04 June – 05 June 21 Jun – 22 Jun 20 Sept – 21 Sept 06 Oct – 07 Oct
07 June – 08 June 28 Jun – 29 Jun 22 Sept – 23 Sept 13 Oct – 14 Oct
09 June – 10 June 06 Sept – 07 Sept 27 Sept – 28 Sept
11 June – 12 June 13 Sept – 14 Sept 29 Sept – 30 Sept

100% Adrenaline Rush: Bhote Koshi rafting/Canyoning, 2 days, Class III – IV Cost US$ 120

"Nepal's steepest action packed rafting trip" If you have limited time, or just the desire for an adrenaline overload, this is the river for you. Our put – in point is at the Borderland Resorts, conveniently located at the highest possible raft launch on the river and is the base for activities such as Canyoning, Trekking, Climbing and Mountain Biking all around the Tibetan border. The resort has spacious safari tents, toilets and massive
dining hall with a well stocked bar. All the indulges of home in a very exotic setting. A perfect compliment to your trip can be an extended stay at our
Borderland Resort. And Borderland Resorts is the pioneer of the Canyoning in Nepal.
18 Oct – 19 Oct 03 Nov – 04 Nov 19 Nov – 20 Nov 06 Dec – 07 Dec 22 Dec – 23 Dec
20 Oct – 21 Oct 05 Nov – 06 Nov 22 Nov – 23 Nov 08 Dec – 09 Dec 24 Dec – 25 Dec
22 Oct – 23 Oct 08 Nov – 09 Nov 24 Nov – 25 Nov 10 Dec – 11 Dec 27 Dec – 28 Dec
25 Oct – 26 Oct 10 Nov - 11 Nov 26 Nov – 27 Nov 13 Dec – 14 Dec 29 Dec – 30 Dec
27 Oct – 28 Oct 12 Nov – 13 Nov 29 Nov – 30 Nov 15 Dec – 16 Dec 31 Dec – 01 Jan
29 Oct – 30 Oct 15 Nov – 16 Nov 01 Dec – 02 Dec 17 Dec – 18 Dec
01 Nov - 02 Nov 17 Nov – 18 Nov 03 Dec – 04 Dec 20 Dec – 21 Dec
Escape from Kathmandu to Borderland Bhote Koshi ~ Every Weekend. !!
During high flow when the upper section is not runable, we offer the lower section below dam – which is always exciting in high flows.