Nepal is home to eight out of the fourteen highest peaks in the World, wow that says a lot. Located in South Asia Nepal hosts home to Mount Everest – the highest peak in the World. Until few years ago Nepal was the only Hindu Kingdom in the World and now it is a Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the World and most of it’s economy is generated through tourism. People from different parts of the World visit Nepal for it’s outdoor adventures of mount climbing and white river rafting.

White river rafting or white water rafting is negotiating river obstacles in a rubber boat by yourself or other eight people. There are different rivers in Nepal, which are all graded from easy to difficult in relevance to their size, the intensity of the wave/rapids and the difficulties of rescue attempts. You will be able to find the perfect river whatever your desire. That is the reason why thousands of extreme sport fans and experts visit Nepal every year for it’s outdoor adventure.

White River Rafting

Image credit: RaftNepal.com

Types of rivers in Nepal for rafting:

• Trishuli River
• Seti River
• Bhote Koshi River
• Gandaki River
• Marsyandi River
• Sun Koshi River
• Arun River
• Karnali River
• Tamur River

On these rivers you will find the World’s most thrilling and difficult white water.

How to get to Nepal?

Well it’s going to take a little more effort than it would to get to hotels in Devon but it’s not rocket science or laser eye surgery to get there although the best way to get there is of course by air.

Taking a holiday is a great idea. It is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and recharge that hard worn battery. It may be a great experience for your mind, but what about your skin and hair? Many women are put off bathing in the sea as it makes a mess of their hair and also does strange things to the skin condition. Factors that affect these are ultra violet radiation, sea breeze, insects and chlorine – present in all swimming pools. The effect of some of these can be a massive irritant and make the complexion look dry and blotchy and the hair reduced to a flat and lifeless appearance and not be great if you are going to a fancy dress party.

One of the main causes of dry skin whilst on holiday is from over exposure to the sun and its harmful UV rays which tend to break down the collagen in the skin and cause premature ageing. The sun can also cause pigmented patches and age spots. Unfortunately sun damage is largely irreparable, so prevention is definitely better than a cure,’ according to Nina Goad of the British Association of Dermatologists.

Both UVA and UVB rays damage skin. While UVB is responsible for sunburn, UVA can age the skin. You have to take extra care as UVA can also penetrate the glass in your windows. Here are some suggestions for maximizing your dry skin care whilst enjoying yourself on your vacation:

• Use a gentle moisturiser or calamine lotion and avoid soap.
• For severe itching and sunburn try bathing in a coolish bath with some moisturising oils (this helps with dryness and itching).
• Drink plenty of fluids, but limit your consumption of alcohol.
• Take an anti-inflammatory painkiller for painful sunburn.
• If you feel dizzy or sick, or your skin blisters or is badly swollen, you may need to see a doctor.