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White Water Rafting
Because the distance between the Himalayas in the north and the Terai
plains in the south is relatively short, the rivers here offer some of
the most exhilarating rapids in the world.
Nepal's rivers vary in difficulty (between seasons as well as between
routes) offering up to Grade V rapids. Each river courses through deep
valley gorges, giving spectacular views of the mountains - as well as of
life alongside the river banks.
Each rafting trip can be arranged from one to twelve days depending on
the river and each customer's requirements.
Rivers are graded on a scale of one to six. A grade one is as placid as
a pond and a six is awesome and only to be navigated by experts.
Generally, a four is considered to be quite challenging without being
exceedingly dangerous to the novice rafter. A five requires some
previous river experience. Here are some of the popular rafting trips:
RIVERS for Rafting
Kali Gandaki
The Kali Gandaki (4 & 4+) A beautiful unspoiled river
with good white water, gorges, wildlife and a feeling of remoteness.
This trip can also be combined with Annapurna treks and safaris in the
Royal Chitwan National Park.
Trisuli
The Trisuli River (grade 3+) One of the most popular
rivers in Nepal due primarily to it accessibility. It is possible to
combine a rafting trip on the Trisuli with a tours of Pokhara, Annapurna
Treks and safaris in the Royal Chitwan National Park.
Marshyangdi
The Marshyangdi River (4 & 5) Four days and 52 km of
uninterrupted white water. It flows through gorges in the Annapurna
Mountains. This rafting trip begins from Pokhara and can easily be
combined with an Annapurna trek.
Bhote Koshi
The Bhote Koshi (4 & 5) Continuous white water for 26 km
which cascades down through a fantastic maze of canyons and boulders. It
is located only three hours from Kathmandu.
Karnali
The Karnali River (4 & 5) The longest and largest river
in Nepal is located in the far west. To gain access to this remote river
requires a two-day trek from Surkhet. The first 90 km consists of
spectacular landscapes and narrow gorges with some of the most
challenging rapids in the world.
Sun Koshi
The Sun Koshi (4 & 5) One of the ten best rafting trips
in the world! The trip is 270 km and requires 8-10 days to complete with
road access only at the beginning and end.
Upper Seti (Half Day Rafting)
This is a really unique and pleasant picturesque river
passing through two beautiful and contrasting scenic areas. Relatively
small volume, blue and warm water, we strongly recommend this is a ‘warm
up’ river for intermediate kayakers. Seti rises on the southeast slopes
of the sacred Mountain Fishtail and then flows to south, as a fairly
typical Nepalese mountain river. |
