Rafting the rivers of Nepal is one of the best ways of experiencing the country - from shaded canyons, dramatic gorges, rock strewn torrents and picturesque villages. Negotiating the swift, crystal clear glacial waters in inflatable rafts, expertly handled by professional crew is an exciting and memorable experience.
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF RAFTING RIVERS IN NEPA
TRISHULI RIVER - ONE DAY FLOAT
The Trisuli river is the popular choice for those looking for a day or two of white water rafting specially because it is close to Kathmandu and this trip can also be combined with a trip to Pokhara or Chitwan(or both) if travelling one way by surface.
The Trisuli river is the popular choice for those looking for a day or two of white water rafting specially because it is close to Kathmandu and this trip can also be combined with a trip to Pokhara or Chitwan(or both) if travelling one way by surface.
FROM CHARAUDI TO KURINGHAT
ARUN RIVER
SOURCE OF THE RIVER : Makalu , Mt. Everest , Lhotse
PUT IN POINT : Tumlingtar ( 1292 m )
HOW TO REACH THE RAFT POINT :
(a) : by flight to Tumlingtar.
(b) : by road to Hile and 3 days trek to raft point.
END POINT : Chatara
DAYS ON RIVER : 3 days
RAPID GRADING UPTo : 4-5
BHERI RIVER
SOURCE OF THE RIVER : Kanjiroba Himal
PUT IN POINT : Samjighat
HOW TO REACH THE RAFT POINT :
(a) : by flight to Nepaljung 4 hrs drive.
(b) : by road : 2 days drive to raft point.
END POINT : Chisapani & fly back from Nepaljung.
DAYS ON RIVER : 3 Days
RAPID GRADING : 2 +
KARNALI RIVER
SOURCE OF THE RIVER : Kanti Himal , Tibet
PUT IN POINT : Bhankhet
HOW TO REACH THE RAFT POINT :
(a) : by flight to Jumla and 3 days trek.
(b) : by road 2 days
END POINT : Chisapani & fly back from Nepaljung.
DAYS ON RIVER : 5 days
RAPID GRADING : 4 - 5
TOTAL RAFTING STRETCH : 232 Kms ( river )
SETI RIVER
NAME OF THE RIVER : Seti
SOURCE OF THE RIVER : The glaciers of Annapurna , Phewa Lake, Begnas lake,Rupa lake
PUT IN POINT : Damauli
HOW TO REACH THE RAFT POINT : By road (175 Km) to start point
END POINT : Narayan Ghat
DAYS ON RIVER : 3 Days
RAPID GRADING : 2 +
BHOTE KOSHI RIVER
NAME OF THE RIVER : Bhote Koshi
SOURCE OF THE RIVER : Phurbichyachu, Langtang Himal
PUT IN POINT : Lamasangu for 2 days trip
Below Balchi for one day trip
HOW TO REACH THE RAFT POINT : By road
END POINT : Dolalghat
DAYS ON RIVER : 2 days or 1 Day
RAPID GRADING : 2 +