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Monday, January 7, 2013
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Atypical Rafting Trip
Atypical Rafting Trip
A rafting trip generally begins with a bus ride that takes
clients to the put in point (where the boat is put into the water). This is
where the drive depends on hoe gar the put –in point is from where the journey
began . on .the banks of the river , the special rubber raft (boat ) is pumped
up full of air and all the equipment to be taken along are loaded. Each client
receives a life –jacker , helmet and a paddle 9not all trips use paddles )
along with two water proof bags to put in their belongings. Water –proof bags
and containers are also used to keep camping equipment and food for the entire party . These are
tied securely to the raft and opened only when the other hand , the smaller
personal bags are fand , the smaller personal bags are fastened to ropes on the
side so that they are easily accessible during the trip as they may contain
cameras , lotions , binoculars, etc. which come in handy during the trip .
When the packing
work is completed , the river guide gives safety talk , instructing the clients
on what to do while on the river . This is followed by instructions on how to
use the paddle. During the trip, the guide will shout ,”forward” coaxing the
people to push the raft forward by paddling furiously one way , or it may be
the othere way to go around a rock .Similarly the boat may have to be steered
left or right with the help of paddles. The idea of having the clients paddles
is to the fun rather than have them merely as passengers . On othere trips
where there are elderly clients and
children. The raft by using large oars. Here no paddles are used and the guide is on his own maneuvering the
boat thought the rapids.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Books
Books that dwell in a wide array of subjects are aplenty in
the tourist hotspots of Kathmandu and pokhara.
books on different subjects , beautiful picture books of the Nepal people and
far off Himalayan and terai landscape , information about the ancient Nepal or
the Nepali people , trekking information and travel guides as well as latest
books on national and international contemporary issues , and popular fictions
are available in bookstores of Thamel , kantipath and other tourist areas of Kathmandu
valley and Lakeside area of pokhara .
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Dhace cloth in Nepal
Nepal is
also popular for Dhace cloth from which traditional Nepal clothers like Daura suruwal
and Dhaca top are made . The fabric of Dhacea made in palpa dostrict of Nepal
is considered the best . The fabric is also available in Asan, janabahal,
Indrachowk areas and other cloth outlest in Kathmandu
.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Rivers of Nepal
The rivers of Nepal
are alienated into three categories; Large Medium and small ge ; the koshi ,
gandaki and the karnali fall in this category and are located in the east ,
central Nepal and the west respectively .
The Tamur, Arun , Dudh koshi , Likhu , Tama koshi , sun
koshi and Indrāvati rivers make up the Koshi
river system and are known as sapta
koshi . The Arun and Sun koshi originate in Tibes in the sapta koshi flows down
throught many narrow gorges to eventually reach the vast open plaing
until it merges with the Ganges India . please visit our Sunkosh river rafting .
http://www.himalayastrek.com/sunkoshi-river-rafting.php
http://www.himalayastrek.com/sunkoshi-river-rafting.php
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Trishuli river
Trishuli was named after the ever-present Trident of lord
Shiva , a popular god of the Hindus .
Given its easy access from Kathmandu and Pokhara this river is alsoNepal’s most popular for whitewater rafting .Ideal for novices as well as the
experienced, the trishuli flows though
fascinating valleys, amazing gorges rolling rapids, while it also has relaxing
sections making the trip a great experience . The usual trip lasts from a day
to three days.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
ceremics
ceramic is usually made from black clay both as the sun–baked
terracotta and glazed earthenware in the furnace for attractive color and
durability, Items of the family circle needs like water jars, animal figures,
deities, and coin –containers are also made of clay. Pottery and Nepal ceramic are found in different parts of
the Kathmandu valley. Although there are quite
a few places to buy ceramic ware in Kathmandu,
it is recommended that you visit the pottery centers in Bhaktapur and
Thimi to observe the traditional ways of working on the wheel, for original designs,
and for reliable buys.
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