River Rating in Nepal
Nepal has many different ranging graded rivers for white water paddlers as many as Himalayan ranges for trekkers. River running is virtually as old as civilization itself but Rafting and Kayaking as recreational activities are relatively new in Nepal. A river journey in an exotic country like Nepal makes traveler's journey unique and unforgettable. This recreational activity gives visitors extra ordinary way of discovery it's civilization, rural areas, cultural, flora and fauna by floating on rubber boat on the river and coming into contact with village people the conventional traveler hardly ever get to meet.
Pleasure of River running is complemented. A river trip is often an adventure but not always. An amateur with a little sense of adventure can equally enjoy it. A river trip also provides an opportunity for geological surveys and fishing. You are provided with whitewater life-vest to put on all the time while on the river. You are also provided with a helmet. A trained professional river guide heads the rafting team, drifting easily oftentimes paddling away in a frenzy whooping and screaming with waves crashing in through powerful, fast flowing rapids. Even the stability, sturdiness and buoyancy of Modern self-bailing rafts enable to safety challenge on these exiting rivers.
River Rafting in Nepal
Bhote Koshi River
The river Bhote Koshi lays just 3 hours drive away from Kathmandu. The river is without a doubt the most exiting thing you can do without excessive risk and in relative comfort. It is one of the best two days river journey in the world. The river is very steep and has a very continuous stream. A unique combination of exceptionally fun and challenging rapids without it ever getting past the point of recreation. Along the river side emerald green field are terraced high above the river on sheer slopes, curious villagers lining suspension bridges are amazed as we plunge through cascading waves and chutes of foam.
Itinerary:
Distance: 95 Kms.
| Day 01: |
Morning: Drive from Kathmandu to river, then lunch
Afternoon: Rafting for 3 hours and over night |
| Day 02: |
Morning: Breakfast and 3 hours rafting
Afternoon: Lunch, 3 hours rafting and drive to Kathmandu. |
Kaligandaki River
Rafting on Kaligandaki River is Nepal's intermediate time-span river trip, tumultuous rapids connected by abrupt drop, white water, world' deepest gorges, rich wildlife, historical places and a feeling of solitude.
The river Kaligandaki is named after goddess Kali, it rises in Mustang, an enclave of Nepal poking in to Tibet on the northern side of the Himalayan range. It flows between the high Himalayas Dhawalagiri and Annapurna creating the world's deepest gorge and then into an arid open valley. Rafting this river, riding through technical rapids, challenging the medium and lower flows is lots of fun. Being Kali's river it is considered particularly holy and the confluence of every tributary is marked by cremation sites.
Itinerary:
Distance: 43 Kms. (Approximately)
| Day 01: |
Drive from Pokhara to Baglung Pul, lunch and rafting |
| Day 02: |
Rafting |
| Day 03: |
Rafting and drive to Pokhara. |
Seti River
The seti is an excellent 2 days trip in an isolated area, where beautiful jungle, plenty of easy rapids and fantastic Himalayan scenery. The river is an excellent for beginners, intermediate, learner and family trip. The trip starts at Damauli about 6 hours drive from Kathmandu or 1.5 hours drive from Pokhara. The take out, many choose to incorporate a ride down the Trisuli with either a trip to Pokhara or to Royal Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari tours.
Itinerary:
| Day 01 |
Drive to Damuli from Pokhara and rafting for 3 hours and over night. |
| Day 02 |
Rafting for 3 hours and drive to Kathmandu or Pokhara. |
Sun Koshi River
Sun Koshi is second offering for expedition rafting. With a put in point only three hours from Kathmandu, it is more easily accessible then other river. Nevertheless, it offers an incredible stretch of exhilarating white water. The run is 270 km. And require 8-10 days to complete with road access only at the beginning and end.
The warm water of Sun Koshi, there are dozens of adrenaline pumping big torrents and miles of calm water to replicate on this beautiful area with surroundings. There is not any road and town between starting and ending point. The classic monsoon madness high water Sun Koshi-we only run Sun Koshi in the fall and summer when high flows makes it a classic river, an outstanding trip for intermediate and advanced Kayaker.
Sun Koshi means "River of gold" perhaps named after the gold, that is found from the river gravel or alternatively it refers to the orange color of the water in the monsoon when it is thick with flood.
Itinerary:
Distance: 270 Kms.
| Day 01: |
Drive to Dolalghat and raft. |
| Day 02 - 07: |
Rafting and exploring the sunkoshi |
| Day 08: |
Rafting to takeout point at Chatara and drive back to Kathmandu. |
Trisuli River
Trisuli is one the most popular, if not the favorite, of Nepal's raft able rivers. Due to its proximity to Kathmandu and the easy road access which accompanies it. For first time rafter and family with child and old people rafter, if offers plenty of excitement. Many choose to incorporate a ride down the Trisuli with either a trip to Pokhara or to RoyalChitwan National Park Jungle Safari tours.
A river is most popular with remarkable gorges, some exhilarating rapids some easier sections and easily accessible from Kathmandu. Recommended for intermediate rafter and those who have limited time and would like to have a family trip.
Itinerary:
| Day 01: |
Drive to Charaudi from Kathmandu/Pokhara and rafting for 3 hours and over night |
| Day 02: |
Rafting for 3 hours and drive to Kathmandu/Pokhara/Chitwan National Park. |
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