Rafting in Nepal

White water rafting means crushing down a gusting and meandering river in an inflatable rubber raft or white water kayak over crashing waves and swirling rapids for the excitement of a lifetime. Nepal has earned a reputation as one of the best destinations in the world for white water rafting. Nepal’s thundering and foaming waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalayas, provide unmatched thrills for rafting and immersing oneself in the varied and unmatched landscape. A rafting trip is bound to the highlight of your stay in Nepal.
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Rivers are graded in a scale of one to five, with one being a swimming pool. Four is considered to be quite challenging without being exceedingly dangerous to the novice rafter. Five requires some previous and challenging experience.

The Trishuli River (grade 3+) is one of the most popular, if not the favorite, of Nepal’s raftable rivers. Due to its proximity to Kathmandu and easy road access, which accompanies it, our company offers trips in the Trishuli (1 to 3 days). First time rafters are offered plenty of excitement. Many choose to incorporate a ride down the Trishuli with either a trip to Pokhara or to Royal Chitwan National Park (Round the year).

The Kaligandaki river (grade 4+) winds through remote canyons and deep gorges for three days of intense rapids among gorgeous wilderness and mountain views. The river flows 120 Km. and its challenges are continuous. Trips on the Kaligandaki begin and end in Pokhara and offer alternative to the Trishuli. (Round the year except high Monsoon).

The Bhote Koshi river (grade 5+) is worth special mention. It is two days’ run of pure adrenaline located only three hours from Kathmandu. Twentysix kms. of continuous white water soaks rafters as they shoot through a veritable maze of canyons and boulders. Little more than a swimsuit is needed for this one. (Round the year except high Monsoon).

The Raging Marshyangdi river (grade 5+) run is four days of the uninterrupted white water. Flowing through the gorges of the Annapurnas, it runs sandwiched for 52 Km. of boiling foam and towering peaks. Trips on the Marshyangdi start from Kathmandu or Pokhara. (Round the year except high Monsoon).

The Karnali river (grade 5+) in the Far West is the longest and largest river of Nepal. To arrive at its banks requires a two days’ trek from Surkhet in the Terai. Spectacular landscape, narrow gorges, the most challenging rapids and wildlife are the main attractions. During the river adventure most of the wilderness is uninterrupted by human habitations. (Round the year except high Monsoon).

The Sunkoshi river (grade 5+) is the Nepal’s second longest river offering expedition rafting. It is only three hours drive from Kathmandu to the starting point and more easily accessible than the Karnali. In spite of that, it offers an incredible stretch of exhilarating white water. The run is 270 Kms. and require 8 – 10 days to complete with road access only at the beginning and end. (Round the year except high Monsoon).