varieties of
fish also abound. And rafting in
Nepal is a great experience in
it’s own right: the thrill of
running white water rapids can
be as exhilarating as reaching a
mountain summit!
Nepalese rivers can be grouped
into three categories on the
basis of their origin:
- Antecedent to the Himalayas
- Below the Mahabharat
- Below the Churia range
The major river systems-- the
Koshi, the Karnali and the
Gandaki-- belong to the first
group. Rivers originating from
the Mahabharat Range, which cut
through Churia hills, come under
the second group. These include
the Karnali, Bagmati, Kamala
etc. The third group of rivers
originate from the southern face
of the Churia hills. We run
rafting expeditions on the
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Trishuli
The Trishuli is the most easily
accessible river and most
popular rafting river. Trips
here can be designed for various
time-frames. Easily reached from
Kathmandu and Pokhara, descents
can be tailored in terms of
degree of difficulty. The trip
can also be extended into the
Royal Chitwan National Park.
This river is also popular with
intermediate kayakers.
Sun
Koshi
Sun Koshi (River of Gold) has
been classed as one of the ten
best rafting rivers in the
world. Big rapids, warm water,
no roads or towns. Extraordinary
scenery and great camping make
this a classic multi-day river
trip. The most common put-in
point of a Sunkoshi river trip
is Dolalghat, a three hour drive
east from Kathmandu. At the
outset, the river is peaceful
and the first day’s rafting is
relatively easy. The Sun Koshi
traverses the Mahabharat range
and follows one of the main
geological fault lines of the
Himalayas. This is also an
excellent trip for intermediate
and advanced kayakers.
Kali
Gandaki
A Kali Gandaki river trip first
requires either a flight or
drive from Kathmandu to Baglung.
A typical trip could begin at
Modibeni, at the confluence of
the Kali Gandaki and the
Modikhola. This expedition has
everything, exciting rapids,
sandy beaches, cascading
waterfalls, gorges, wildlife and
a feeling of remoteness.
A beautiful unspoiled river with
good white water, Kali Gandaki,
is ideal for people wanting an
exciting medium-length raft
trip. It is also suitable for a
self-sufficient kayak trip for
intermediate and expert
kayakers. We recommended
combining this river expedition
with a mountain trek beforehand.
It’s also worth considering
continuing down the lower Kali
Gandaki (Ramdi-Narayanghat) to
Chitwan National Park. This may
well be the best 5 day raft trip
in the world.
Karnali
The Karnali, Nepal’s mightiest
river, descends through the
Himalayas through a series of
magnificent gorges. In
traditional Nepalese fashion
dozens of porters carry
equipment for two days as we
trek to one of Nepal’s most
isolated and least explored
areas. Exceptional rafting
through tropical jungles,
deserted beaches and small
villages. The trip takes 11 to12
days, including trekking, and
takes you on a real wild-river
adventure. Take-out point is
Chisapani, close to the newly
opened Royal Bardia National
Park, where an optional Wildlife
Safari through largely untouched
wilderness is possible.
Arun
The easiest way to get to this
river is by plane to the put-in
point at Tumlingtar.
Alternatively you can drive for
1 ｽ days and then trek for three
days. The Arun is a powerful and
famous river with comparatively
big rapids. The lower half of
the river compares to the bottom
part of the Sun Koshi. The Arun
provides some of the most
challenging rafting in Nepal in
a remote location. Spectacular
mountain views make this a real
wilderness experience. The best
take-out is at Chatara and back
to Kathmandu by night bus, by
air or private vehicle arranged
by the company.
Seti
The short Seti River makes for
an ideal introduction to
rafting. This is a really
pleasant and picturesque, 1 to 3
day trip with no big rapids but
plenty of friendly small ones.
From the put-in point at Damauli
(2 hour drive from Pokhara), the
Seti merges into the Trisuli on
the second day. This trip offers
beautiful mountain views of the
Annapurna South, Fish-tail and
Lamjung Himal.
Bhote
Koshi
Bhote Koshi is another beautiful
mountain river. From Kathmandu,
it takes only few hours to reach
the usual put-in place at
Bahrabise. We can arranged a
day’s rafting at any degree of
difficulty. Camp overnight on
the river bank, and reach
Dolalghat the next day to catch
your vehicle back to Kathmandu.
This is an ideal selection for
those short on time.
Marshyangdi
The Marsyangdi rises on the
northern slopes of the Annapurna
Himal, flows east through an
arid valley around Manang, and
then swings south to join the
Trishuli River at Mugling. The
Marsyanndi is the most exciting
class iv-v white water in Nepal.
A white knuckle trip once your
paddle hits the water till your
feet touch dry land. But really
not for the faint hearted. One
of the most outstanding class iv
kayaking rivers in the world.
Continuous exhilarating white
water with magnificent mountain
backdrops. From Kathmandu to
Dumre is 3 to 4 hours by bus,
depending on the state of the
road. Continue the trip up to
Besi Shahar by bus. From Besi
Shahar it’s a day’s walk to the
put-in point at Ngadito. The
trip usually ends at Mugling,
from where you can catch a bus
to Pokhara or Kathmandu.
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