Nature · Rolep
Rangpo river bank morning walk
An easy morning stroll beside the Rangpo river with your host, listening to the water, looking for birds and watching terraces wake up.
Photo: देवराज पौडेल (talk) 02:21, 15 May 2015 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
The Rangpo river rises from lakes in Rongli sub-division, according to Wikipedia, and runs past Rorathang to the Teesta at Rangpo. At Rolep you meet it as a clear, quick river between stones.
Walk with your host or a guide to a safe bank. Keep to the path, watch for slippery stones and stay out of the main channel. In winter, shallow pools are safe for a quick paddle with a local's advice.
Early morning is best for light and birds. Carry water and a hat, and tell someone where you are going. Do not go near the river in or after heavy rain.
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Questions travellers ask
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Is the river safe for swimming?
No, not in the main channel. Water can rise fast after upstream rain, especially from June to September. Paddling in a shallow edge pool in winter can be fine, with a local's advice.
What time is best for the walk?
Early morning for light, quiet and birds. Avoid the heat of the day in summer and avoid the monsoon.
Do we need a guide?
Not strictly, but your host will know safe banks and paths. Ask before you set off.
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