here´s what I think


>There is a new permit situation in Nepal about kayaking in General. ..This is neccessary for all the rivers in Nepal and a small fee of roughly 50-100$>

Money for what ?


>After speaking with members i got assured, that the main idea behind it is to have a system taking care of people moving into remote areas.>

So it´s a substitute for a proper travellers insurance ?


>There is also a thought to maybe involve an insurance when purchasing the Permit.>

How would you do that ?
A thought ? sounds even more vague..


>Basically all the headaches do not come from the river comunity here in Nepal but from the Government which wants to have statistics and reports of groups heading out to lesser known areas.>

How do you control, that people actually register to this ?

>To obtain the permit you can go to any rafting operator or directly to the Ministry of Tourism (which will take more time and more headaches).>

So, make sure to give some business to rafting operators in Nepal ?

The government probably wants to know how many people are going to remote areas as they have had serious problems with tourists being kidnaped by moaist rebels outside of the major cities. If thy're going to have a permit they probably want to use it to bring in money from people who can aford it.

Is that so ? Is this a firsthand knowledge ? From what I have heard is that these maoists don´t take hostages. Instead they rob you of your money and other worthy assets and politely even write your insurance company a receipt, that they took you videocamera. No kiddin. \"Whom of you are covered ?\" Then those who raise their hands will have to give their stuff away upon a receipt