Nepal


On Route To Everest Base Camp

Location

Look for a glacial lake in-between the mountains near Dublha.

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No idea, but somewhere where its cold!

Features

Beautiful scenery with mountain and glacier backdrop.

Hazards

Floating ice and I suppose I should mention the cold…..

Date of Last Swim

March 2004


Phewa Lake

Location

Next to Pokhara

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Features

Shallow and deep water. You can hire boats

Hazards

Try to get as far away from Pokhara as you can.

Date of Last Swim

March 2004


Rapti River In Chitwan National Park At Sauraha

Location

Go in adjacent to the Jungle Pub (preferably before having a drink).

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Features

Easy access, handy pub and variable depths of water.

Hazards

Surprisingly shallow, quite a strong current in middle and I suppose that I should mention that this is the elephants bathing area!

Date of Last Swim

March 2004