Rafting
in Nepal is an experience which pumps thrill inside one's body. Few other
countries offer such wide choice of multi-day trips amidst marvellous
mountain surroundings. Add to this bubbly rivers, exotic wildlife and
friendly people, and the joy increases manifold. If you think rafting in
Nepal is all about mountains and rivers, you are mistaken. While you go for
rafting, you also enjoy magnificent temples, craft shopping, lovely scenic
views and intriguing culture.
Major Rafting Rivers
| Name |
Location |
Distance |
Duration |
| Trisuli |
Central Nepal |
38 km |
½ day |
| Sunkoshi |
Eastern Nepal |
270 km |
9 days |
| Marshyangdi |
Western Nepal |
47 km |
4 days |
| Seti |
Western Nepal |
35 km |
2 days |
| Kali Gandaki |
Western Nepal |
70 km |
5 days |
| Karnali |
Mid Western Nepal |
180 km |
5 days |
The Trisuli River
Accessibility makes Trisuli river very popular kayaking river in Nepal.
Club a rafting trip on the Trisuli with the tours of Pokhara, Annapurna
treks and safaris in the Royal Chitwan National Park. Picturesque valleys,
deep gorges, thrilling rapids, easy sections as well as the right amount of
time, all make Trisuli an ideal trip for both first-timers or experienced
kayakers.
Given below are the fine points of a rafting trip to Trisuli River:
» Impressive gorges and thrilling rapids like S Bend, Pin Ball, Tea
Pot and Rocky.
» Plenty of wildlife, large number of colorful birds, including
eagles, vultures, wild crocodiles and rhino by the riverside.
The Sunkoshi River
Rafting on river Sun Koshi is a memorable experience. The trip takes one
through one of the most remote, untouched countryside and little hamlets of
the beautiful Mahabharata Lekh Range of Himalayas. Moods of Sunkoshi can
never be predicted. It is serene and tranquil one moment; wild and turbulent
the next. Always challenging the rafters, it is the ultimate in Nepal river
adventure.
Given below are the fine points of a rafting tour to the Sunkoshi River:
» Exciting Bridge, Krishna and Mangal rapids.
» Fascinating view of Mahabharata Lekh of Himalayas.
The Marsyangdi River
The rafting excursion to Marsyangdi River commences with a deep and
pathless gorge, which steadily eases into arid valleys and landscapes.
Marsyangdi is the mightiest river in Nepao that descends through the
Himalayas in a series of impressive gorges.
Given below are the fine points of a rafting trip to the Marsyangdi River:
» Impressive mountain backdrops, narrow gorges, vertical cliffs, and
colorful villages present excellent adventure
» Technically best rapids to encounter
The Seti River
Flowing in between the picturesque Mansalu and Annapurna regions, river
Seti provides a short rafting expedition. During monsoons, the swollen
rapids of this beautiful river prove an exciting test for the experienced
rafters and kayakers. The rafting expedition on the river Seti is one of the
most beautiful short river expeditions available in Nepal.
Cited below are the highlights of a rafting trip to the Seti River:
» Contrasting scenic beauties of Manaslu and Annapurna regions
» Nearby tour attractions of Royal Chitwan National Park and Annapurna
region
» Impressive gorges and exciting rapids
Kali Gandaki
Kali Gandaki is a beautiful and sprightly river with good gorges, exotic
wildlife and a feeling of remoteness. The river journeys through narrow
valleys and canyons, next to tumbling waterfalls, and conventional Magar and
Chettri villages.
Given below are the fine points of a rafting trip to the Kali Gandaki
River:
» The river moves through the world's deepest gorge between
Dhaulagiri, height 8,167 m. to the west and Annapurna 8,091 m to the East
Karnali River
Thrilling white water rapids, lush forest vegetation and plenty of
wildlife... rafting can get all this and much more by rafting in the Karnali
river. Karnali, largest, longest and mightiest river in Nepal offer lot of
powerful rapids and beautiful scenery which stretches for miles. Deep river
gorges and pristine river banks lure the guest throughout the year.
Given below are the fine points of a rafting trip to the Karnali River:
» Gorgeous rapids like God's House, and gorges like Jungle Corridor
» Great fishing opportunities
