Nepal Association of Rafting Agents (NARA)

Nepal Association of Rafting Agents (NARA) was registered on 27 December 1989. It is an association of all the rafting outfitters of Nepal and is the only one Association from where all kinds of information about rafting trips in Nepal can be obtained. The main purpose of this association is to introduce and promote rafting in national and international sector. It trains people and create job to help unemployment problem, promotes and advertise rafting in international sector and bring more tourists to help earn more foreign currency and revenue to the Government.

NARA coordinates with Government to facilitate its members. In another word, it is a mediator between Government and its members. It has been participating in International Rafting events since 1989 A.D, and has organized Himalayan international white water rafting competition in year 1998 A.D. on the auspicious occasion of "Visit Nepal Year". It has already trained 600 river guides in different subject as first aid, AR (Artificial Respiration) CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) river rescue basic river guide, kayak training and SRT Training. It conducts the programs of blood donation, cleaning of riverside, seasonable road construction, tree plantation, and conservation of national resources.

Objective and Function of NARA

☞To introduce and promote Nepal's rafting (River sports) in national and international sector.
☞To contribute to preserve the rafting environment of Nepal.
☞To contribute to the healthy development of tourism industry and trade.
☞To develop goodwill among rafting agents on all subject of common interest and welfare and               protect the professional interest.
☞To cooperate and consult to Government of Nepal for the formulation of the rules and regulations       related to rafting tourism.
☞To work directly or indirectly for institutional mission of all matters pertaining to interests of               tourism industry and trade.
☞To obtain national and international recognition for the association.
☞To organize training programs of river rafting/kayaking guide and providing equipment.