White water rafting, Chitwan National Park and then Pokhara

I've never tried white water rafting before, so I thought I'd give it a go whilst in Nepal. My first experience was exciting, although the rapids were not so rapid. I think if I had rafted closer or during the monsoon it would have been better. But two days of pleasantly floating down stream and a nights camping was enjoyable.

And then to Chitwan.

I didn't really know what to expect here. The promotional photos show all sorts of wildlife, but I had a feeling that I would not see so much. I was wrong (as my photos prove). To stand 10 metres from a bathing wild Rhino was something unforgettable. The birds I was not so interested in, wild peacocks and chickens are not much of a spectacle when compared to seeing Rhino's and riding elephants. And bathing elephants. What a silly and fun experience that was. My elephant (called Pizza Hut) loved splashing around, and of course on cue sprayed water all over her riders!

Other wildlife was spotted, including the very rare Indian Civet Cat, but no Tigers unfortunately, although I did see signs of their presence!

After Chitwan and an afternoon on the bus I arrived at Pokhara. A nice enough town, medium sized sitting by a lake with the low Himalaya surrounding. A bit of a backpacker ghetto but fun enough. It is more of a service town for people who want to go hiking, rafting, paragliding etc etc. And Hiking is where I am off to next.