Friday, September 9, 2011

Rivers of Nepal

        Nepal is second richest country in water resources. There are different types of water resources in Nepal. Among them river is also one of the water resource. Some of the major rivers of Nepal are Karnali, Gandaki, Saptakoshi e.t.c.
Rivers
Nepal's most possessed natural resource is water. A land-locked country it may be, but the country is blessed by snow-capped mountains which feed Nepal land. Rivers are not only for rafters but also for businessmen. More than 80% of Nepal's electricity is generated by rivers. Snow-capped Himalayas are the main sources of Nepali rivers. Nepal has altitude ranging from 60 meter to all the way upto 8848 meters (Mt Everest), the highest altitude of the earth. Some of the fastest running rivers in the world are located here.
There are three major rivers in Nepal namely Kosi River, Gandaki River and Karnali River which lie across east to west running from north to south. Surroundings of most rivers are in their natural settings. Nepali rivers are paradise to River Rafters who just can't have enough of angry and mad rivers. It's all here in this beautiful country. 

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