Boating in Nepal
Boat is a common form of
transportation in the lowland of Terai in Nepal where monsoon and floods
are very common. This common form of transportation used by local can
give the traveler a memorable experience. Floating on a small dugout
canoe on the river Rapti of Royal Chitwan National Park or a comfortable
boat on Fewa lake of Pokhara, both have it's own style of pleasure.
Leisure boating can be done in
various locations. Pokhara with many lakes is the most famous spot for
boating activities. The city with famous lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa,
provides enough space for boating experiences. Pokhara, set in a lush topical alley, with a backdrop of
the Annapurna range not 25 kilometers away. Phewa Lake is Pokhara’s
prime attraction for photographers, boaters and shore side strollers.
Spend an hour or a day rowing (or being rowed by one of the local boats
men) through out the many inlets, with a visit to the Varahi island
temple. Fishing and swimming are also possible. From time to time,
windsurfing boards air available on hire from one of the lakeside hotels
or vendors. By afternoon, winds usually raise enough to fill a sail.
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