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We leave
Kathmandu at about 0700 Hours and drive approximately 3 hrs. to
Charaundi, our put-in point. After the crew assembles the raft, they
will explain the safety equipment and proper procedures.
During
the day, we run a numbers of rapids, that rate to 2 to 3. All the
rapids have been given Nepali and English names: our guide can
relate the story behind each one.
We
lunch on a beach remarkable for its unique sculptured boulders.
Shortly after lunch we enter the Trishuli gorge. As the canyon
narrows the walls becomes steep, densely, forested, the current
accelerates and the rapids increase in the size and frequency. This
is the time to hang on.
After
such a stimulating experience, it is humbling to see a Majhi
(Fisherman) building his precarious traps in such turbulence. Our
last rapid, Jholungepul, is named for an extensive suspension
bridge. Here we often encounter an enthusiastic audience, they line
the bridge excited to see us pass beneath. The geologic formation
are tremendously interesting and not worthy. We camp at Kurintar on
a sandy beach on the Trishuli beach. Every one is welcome to help
our crew with camp chores. Once the tents are pitched a savoury
dinner will be prepare over stoves.
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