Trishuli:
popular river
Duration (1-3 days)
It is the most favored river for rafting because
of its easy accessibility. Further, various
tourist destinations can be combined with rafting
through this trip. Trishuli originates from
the famous mountain Langtang and can be reached
from Kathmandu or Pokhara. A variety of trips
are possible, from one day trip to a week’s
adventure. However, the most popular one is
the three day trip with exciting rapids such
as “Upset, Bijuli, Lady’s Delight,
Surprise, etc”
Kali Gandaki:
river of kali goddess
Duration:
3 days
Kali Gandaki originates from Tibet and is named
after the mythological goddess Kali. It runs
through the deepest river gorge of Dhaulagiri
and Annapurna. Thick vegetation, wildlife, serene
villages, spectacular mountain views and 3 to
4+ turbulent rapids are few of its distinguished
features.
Sun Koshi:
river of gold
Duration(8-10 days)
The river is wonderful for rafting as well as
for kayaking; besides, it is very reachable
by road. The trips are between 8 to 10 days
and covers 177 kilometers. This is one of the
most thrilling white water rafting that passes
over outlying country sides, its ethnic inhabitants,
dense forest and varied rock formation. Further,
the peaceful asymmetrical hills are a common
in this area. The trip starts with a calm and
quiet float in the river but it gets thrilling
once it reaches the high waters; the rapids
can rise to enormous sizes and can be overwhelming.
Bhote Koshi:
Tibetian river
Duration(2 days)
This is a short and sweet trip which can be
pretty interesting for those who are looking
for light adventure. The put-in point is just
three hours outside Kathmandu, while the Kahmandu/Lhasa
Highway trails the river.
Marshyangdi:
Duration(3 days)
It is one of the most magnificent mountain rivers
in Nepal that descends from the himalayas of
the Annapurna region and drifts along beautiful
temples and hill slopes. You can experience
the thrill of rafting with its class 4 rapids.
Karnali:
Duration(11
days)
This is the largest and longest river in Nepal
that originates in Tibet. The trip is possible
only after a whole day’s trek from Kathmandu.
Despite its strong rapids, rafting in this river
is full of fun and adventure. Especially, when
you come across exceptional wildlife, migratory
birds, river dolphins and beautiful white river
beaches, all the difficulties of rafting against
the narrow gorges is forgotten. The trip ends
near Bardia National park which is again full
of rare species like rhinos and tigers.
Seti: white
and scenic river
Duration(2-3 days)
This is an attractive short rafting trip amidst
simple rapids, though not during the monsoons.
Its put-in point is Damuli which falls on the
Kathmandu – Pokhara highway about 160
km away from Kathmandu. It covers 32 km. of
rafting to the confluence with Trisuli river
and is a great river to learn kayak. The trip
unfolds a diverse topography from severe rock
formation to sand stone and gravel.
Tamur:
Duration(10 days)
The trip starts only after a rigorous 4 day
trek from Eastern Nepal. While trekking, you
get an exclusive view of different mountain
range like Mt. Makalu and Kanchanjanga. The
trip is made exciting with its 4-5 rapids; it
also offers an opportunity to explore the picturesque
backwoods and remote villages of Nepal.
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