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.

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.

Trishuli River

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).

Kaligandaki River

The Kaligandaki river (grade 4+) winds through remote canyons and deep gorges for three days of intense rapids among gorgeous wilderness and mountain views.

Bhote Koshi River

The Bhote Koshi river (grade 5+) is worth special mention. It is two days’ run of pure adrenaline located only three hours from Kathmandu.

Marshyangdi River

The 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.

Karnali River

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.

Sunkoshi River

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.