Nepal 2: The Thule Bheri

A 'secret' military flight loaded up in the cover of darkness took us to Jhupal in theDolpa region of western Nepal where we could then hike down to the river and put onto the Thule Bheri.

The river was amazing, fantastic class 4+ rapids for the first two days and then a pushy class 5/6 which tested us to our limits. The water was perhaps a bit too high for this section. The next day however reverted back to the classic whitewater we'd run on the first day.

A classic run, here are some photos:

Covert Operation (Photo: Sean)

All aboard! (Photo: Dan)

Dolpa Region from the air (Photo: Sean)

The Colonel stepped off the plane and was greeted a cup of fresh hot coffee, served by a local teaboy. It felt very regimental. (Photo: Sean)

The view down to the river (Photo:Dan)

Simon on one the great rapids (Photo: Sean)

Sean shows off his skills with the camera (Photo: Sean)

Simon's minons (Photo: Sean)

Sean on the 'slot' rapid (Photo: Colin)

Submerged in the 'slot' rapid (Photo: Sean)

Above the 'slot' rapid (Photo: Sean)

Another great rapid in the pushy gorge (Photo: Sean)

Colin really was the man about town with that fashionable yellow manbag (Photo: Sean)