Mugling Recycling Scheme

Cleaning up the rubbish beside the famous Mugling Bridge

Mugling is Maila's hometown (in fact, many of our staff come from there). It is the main crossroads from Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara and India. We have been complaining for a long time about the state of the side of the roads and how the waste all gets chucked into the river, so, we've started a new recycling scheme. 

If you drive past the Mulging bridge, you will more than likely see +Maila Gurung from +GRG's Adventure Kayaking  with a group of young lads sifting through the garbage, so far they have sorted and cleared over 30 sacks full in just 4 days. This is only the start and we hope to get something more sustainable going, but nevertheless it's a good start. We have been separating out recycling waste, compostable waste and the leftovers that will need to be disposed of properly.

We were happy to see that once Maila got down on his hands and knees and started cleaning up, not only did we did 5 willing volunteers but the whole town came over and at one point or another, most people were with him clearing the rubbish. We hope that by seeing Maila start this off, the local town will realise the damage that is done by throwing your rubbish along the river. Once this lot has been cleared, we will be moving further up the River and are organising a proper 'system' to keep this issue under control.

We have also started conversations with the local rubbish collectors and are trying to fund a new way to dispose of the rubbish that cannot be recycled/reused. We also went into Mugling's local government school to educate them on rubbish and the environment in the hope that the next generation will be able to keep this work going. 

It's a few small steps, but in the right direction.  As a thanks to the helpers, we took them all rafting over the weekend!

 

Meet Kali Gurung, Head Guide and International Super Guide

Kali Gurung is one of our top river guides in Nepal. He has worked in Nepal, India, Tibet, Bhutan and Japan and is one of the most sought after river guides. 

 

Although working primarily for GRG (he's family business) he does adventure off every now and then to run expeditions overseas for other international companies. He's calm personality, with a hint of cheek makes him every bodies favourite river guide in Nepal.

Growing up on the Trisuli river, rafting has always been in Kali's mind, and as soon as he was old enough - he was off and he's never looked back.

He has led first descents down some of the hardest rivers in the world (notably the Drangme Chhu), he has safely led the BBC down the surging rapids of Bhutanese rapids in search of endangered Tigers, he's trained a new generation of raft guides in Tibet creating many new jobs, works three months of the year on a variety of rivers in Japan and in his 'free' time teaches kayaking to his children in Nepal.

Kali has worked for some of the big names in the whitewater industry - Slime Dai (Peter Knowles), Gerry Moffat, Phil DeReimer, Anthony Eddis-Davis, Chris Jones and Zack Collier to name a few and whenever they have expeditions going out, Kali is always the first person they call on.

When he's not busy being a river guide you can find him at home with his two beautiful girls or in our boathouse working on rafts. 

We feel very lucky that Kali is one of us and is always with us to guide our trips, organise land logistics, repair kit in the boat house and generally share a laugh or two! He is without a doubt one of the best river guides and best people you will get to meet in Nepal.

Would you like Kali to guide you down one of the raging Himalayan Rivers? Email us now to book a trip!
info@grgadventurekayaking.com

When is the best time to visit Nepal?

Gentle flows in the Spring, perfect for learning

Generally there are two 'best' times of year to visit Nepal. Peak season is from late September until early December. During this time the skies are clear giving the best views of the mountains, the monsoon rains and humidity are gone and the weather is warm.

The other peak season in Nepal is from the end of February until beginning of June. Although a little cooler after the winter, you are still promised clear mountain views and the Rhododendrons start to flower, wildlife sightings are more common as the long grasses would have been harvested.

However, even in the off seasons, there is always plenty to see and do, in fact you may prefer it as there won't be the crowds.

In terms of rafting and kayaking Sept - Dec offer the best whitewater for all levels, experts and beginners alike. If you love a bit of adrenaline jump on a Sun Kosi trip mid September to see how wild the Himalayan rivers really are. Things start to get a little low around December, but its a good time to do some expedition paddling on the Humla or Thule Bheri

October - post monsoon blast!

 For beginners, the start of the spring season is best to learn as the water is getting warmer, but still quite low before the monsoon. Taking a kayak clinic on the Trisuli river will be your best option to learn about whitewater kayaking. During this time, if you are looking for adventure, the Bhote Kosi still gives a good thrill!

And during the monsoon can be wicked fun for rafters wanting BIG water fun, or kayakers out to stretch their abilities! There are rivers to be run all year round - we just change the rivers we visit!

If your unsure of when to visit - send us an email and we'll let you know which trips will be suitable for you.
info@grgadventurekayaking.com

December - things get a little lower, but still GREAT fun!