Paddling in Nepal we learn that the rivers change every year as the monsoon, which fills the rivers with its continuous rain in summer, can change a river dramatically. Arriving in Kathmandu late October, the team of paddlers from the UK and Canada assembled in Thamel, a fun vibrant tourist area with its bars, cafes and guesthouses. After a lively evening we flew to Pokhara, west of Kathmandu. Flying to Pokhara is the best option to save time. The road between the two areas is a rough ride and can take six hours on the best of days, and it’s often worse.
Pokhara sits below the Annapurna massif on the bank of Phewa Lake. It has a slower pace than hectic Kathmandu and is the gateway to some of Nepal’s great river systems. Last minute preparations were made and the team boarded the bus for a scenic drive to the put in.
