The rivers that thunder down from the high
Himalayas churn with ferocity, mixing with melting glacier
water to crash through gorges, valleys and tropical jungles
on their way to the plains of India. They provide some of
the fastest and most challenging white waters in the world.
Trishuli River (Grade 3) It is one of the most popular,
if not favorite; of Nepal’s raft able rivers. Due to its
proximity to Kathmandu and the easy road access which accompanies
it, our company offers trips on the Trishuli. For the first
time rafters it gives you plenty of excitement. Many river
runners choose to incorporate a ride down the Trishuli with
either a trip to Pokhara or to the Royal Chitwan National
Park.
The Kali Gandaki (grade 4-6) The river winds through remote
canyons and deep gorges for five days of intense rapids
among gorgeous wilderness and mountain views. The river
flows 120 km and its challenges are continuous. Trips on
the Kali Gandaki offer an exciting alternative to the Trishuli.
The Bhote Koshi (grade 4-5) It is a two-day run
of pure adrenaline located only three hours from Kathmandu.
Twenty-six km of continuous white water batters rafters
as they shoot through a veritable maze of canyons and boulders.
Little more than a swimsuit is needed for this one.
Marshyangdi (grade 4-5) The raging Marshyangdi run
is four days of uninterrupted white water. Flowing through
the gorges of the Annapurnas, it runs sandwiched between
52 km of boiling foam and towering peaks. Trips on the Marshyangdi
start from Pokhara.
The Karnali River (grade 4-5) In the far west is the longest
and largest river in Nepal. To arrive at its banks requires
a two-day trek from Surkhet in the Terai. The next 90 km
are spent flying through spectacular landscapes and narrow
gorges and down some of the most challenging rapids in the
world. For the remaining 90 km, the scenery and wildlife
are the main attractions, as is the abundance of fish. During
most of this trip, the wilderness is uninterrupted by human
habitations.
The Sun Koshi (grade 4-5) It is Nepal’s second rafting
river with a put-in only three hours from Kathmandu, it
is more easily accessible than the Karnali River. Nevertheless
it offers an incredible stretch of exhilarating white water.
The run is 270 km and requires 8-10 days to complete with
road access only at the beginning and end. On the third
day rapids reach the upper 4 classifications and the remainder
of the trip is consistently intense-the white water stays
white until the very end.