Nepal is second richest country of water resourses. Our water resourses are limited to rivers and lakes. Nepal has about 45,000 km of rivers. The rivers flow from the mountains and through step hills because of which transportation is very difficult. The only benefit that we can have from the rivers is to provide amenities for rafting. Under the Ninth Five Year Plan of our government, water transport from Ramdhighat to Narayangad and from Narayangad to Bhainsalotan which covers altogether a distance of 187km is included. In the same way, a fesibility study of water transport had also been carried out in Koshi, Karnali and Mahakali rivers. The plan aims to link this water transport with Indian water transport system.
There is a private-sector-run rafting service in the lower parts of the Trishuli, Kaligandaki and Sunkoshi rivers. Lakes, like Phewa, Begnas and Rupa have boat services for tourists. Similarly, boats are also used for fishing, picnicking and entertainment.
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