White water rafting means cruising down a rushing river
in a 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 waters, coming from the glaciers of
the mighty Himalaya, provide unmatched thrills for
rafting and immersing oneself in the landscape. A
rafting trip is bound to be the highlights of your stay
in Nepal.
Rivers are graded on a scale of one to six, with one
being a swimming pool. Four is considered to be quite
challenging without being exceedingly dangerous to the
novice rather. Five requires some previous river
experience.
Nepal Kayaking:
Kayaking is usually an individual water sport. Kayaks
are made from a special type of plastic and have
floatation devices inserted to aid buoyancy. Kayakers
move through the water with a double blade paddle, and
are able to negotiate rapids and obstacles on the river.
With its wide range of rivers and wealth of challenging
rapids, Nepal is the perfect destination for kayaking.
Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced white
water kayaker keen to tackle one of our more challenging
rivers, we can arrange a fun and rewarding kayaking
experience for you.
Our kayaking school is particularly popular, and we see
many familiar faces return to try increasingly exciting
river journeys! Please use the following link to find
out more about kayaking from our associated partner.
Rafting and Kayaking (Moving adventure of life time):
Nepal is blessed with abundance of rivers; it is the
land, where everyone finds the river right for him! A
river trip is different from any other vacations. Where
else can you experience the thrill of passing through
rapids, play sand volley-ball, relax on your own private
beach accompanied by sounds of nature, enjoy delicious
food cooked for you and share stories sitting by the
candles on the sand beach all in the same day? On what
other vacation could people range from 7 up to …there is
no up age limit! Rafting is adventure for all!
Make a trip which makes a difference!
Short Rafting Trips:
Short trips take between one and three days and do not
involve any trekking. Some of these trips involve less
challenging white water like on Seti River, Trishuli
River and are ideally suited to first time rafters and
families. Others attract experienced thrill-seekers with
their world-class rapids like Bhote Koshi.
Seti Khola: A Picturesque Family Trip (2 days)
Most of the year, the Seti (class 2 to 3+) - famous for
its dazzling scenery - is a gentle river, which attracts
families, bird watchers, nature lovers and dreamers.
Trishuli River: The Classic River (1 to 3 days)
For first time paddlers, a trip down the Trishuli is an
experience not to be missed (class 3 to 4+ in high
water). This trip can be easily combined with a visit to
Chitwan National Park or Pokhara.
Bhote Koshi: The Harmony of Tibet (2 days)
The Bhote Koshi is one of the best short whitewater
adventures in Nepal (class 4 to 5). On the way to the
river you’ll enjoy great mountain views but once you’re
on the river – nonstop whitewater adventure starts!
Kali Gandaki: The River of God (3 days)
Named after the Goddess Kali and descending through the
deepest gorge in Asia, this fabulous river (class 3 to
4+ rapids) offers a mixture of breathtaking mountain
views and pure adrenaline.
Long Rafting Trips:
Our longer trips take you into some of Nepal’s most
remote areas. Often they begin with short treks to the
river. Many of our long trips finish close to some of
less easily accessible National Parks. You may wish to
combine your rafting trip with a safari adventure and go
in search of our native tigers, bears and rhinos!
Marshyangdi River: The Raging River (3-4 days)
Descending from Himalayan giants of famous Annapurna,
passing the route of round Annapurna trekking, beautiful
villages and guarding temples on the river bank,
Marshyangdi river promises you an unforgettable trip
with continuous class 4 to -5 rapids. It's a real
adventure of one day easy trekking and 2 to 3 days of
intense white water rafting.
Sun Koshi River: The River of Gold (7 to 9 days)
The Sun Koshi (class 4 to 5) is one among the 10 most
exciting whitewater rafting in the world. Passing remote
villages, mountains covered with forests and rice
terraces, the river offers once-in-a-lifetime
experience… particularly during high waters, when the
rapids can swell to massive sizes, sometimes making the
rafts completely disappear from sight!
Karnali River: The Wild West (10 days)
A short trek leads you to the Karnali, Nepal’s largest
and longest river. On the river, a series of challenging
class 4 to 5 rapids takes you through narrow canyons and
dense jungle full of diverse flora & fauna. The trip
ends close to Bardia National Park - you can combine
your rafting with wildlife safari adventure.
Tamur River: The Best of The East (11 days)
Breathtaking 4-day trek through remote Eastern Nepal
promises an amazing view of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Kanchanjanga
and rhododendron forest. River part offers you 120
kilometer descent through hundreds of most exciting
class 4 to 5 rapids. The Tamur gives you an opportunity
to explore a beautiful, but rarely seen part of Nepal by
foot and raft or kayak.
Sun Koshi/Tamur: For Adventure Lovers (11 days)
The unique Sun Koshi trip is followed by a short driving
and camping on the adjoining Tamur River. The next
morning, we raft the Tamur, which is a very powerful and
exciting river with over 30 class 4+ rapids in
succession. This extra day trip to the Tamur is the best
way to end the Sun Koshi rafting experience. |
