White Water
Rafting :
The Himalayan snow-melt feeds Nepal's
rivers with a generosity to make them
forces to be reckoned with! Beginning in
the glacier fields above 5,000m, ending
in the far off tropical waters of the
Indian Ocean, these watery serpents
navigate their way through the sometimes
rugged sometimes serene wilderness
country of Nepal's middle hills. It is
here that they become juggernauts -
growing in volume and speed, thundering
over unseen boulders, winding and
foaming through narrow labyrinthine
canyons…. then calming their growl to
rest and flow deep and slow, until the
next bend brings on another rush of bad
temper. Nepal is now one of the world's
premier white-water destinations -
rivers with wide sandy beaches for
camping, fantastic scenery, a wide
diversity of wildlife, and of course,
world class rapids. Besides the Royal
Bengal Tiger and the Great Indian
One-horned Rhinoceros, the park is also
famous for the Gaur and the Leopard.
Every afternoon, buffalo valves are
staked out at three regular spots,
overloaded by a blind or hide out about
60 yards from the bait. Guests and
visitors are taken to the palace to try
and watch the tiger in the kill.
The Trisuli, river of the Trident and of
Shiva is the best introduction to
wonderful rafting (you can take a trip
for) one to three days on the way to
Chitwan National Park or to Pokhara, The
Sunkosi, River of Gold is for the true
white water enthusiast lasting 10 days,
The Tamakosi, River of Copper. The
beautiful River, Kaligandaki for 5 and 8
days is one of the best white water
rafting in Nepal. The Arun, The
Marshyangdi, the Seti for a perfect
family expedition for two to three days
, the Bheri, and the Karnali, fast
flowing and deep, sparkling clean water,
strong rapids, untouched and unspoiled
river for 10 & 15 days, Tumbling
downwards from the mountains, all having
their sources in the glaciers draining
the slopes of one or other of the great
peaks, these mighty and powerful rivers
cut through the Nepali countryside,
swift and turbulent sometimes, placid
and calm at others, providing an
exhilarating means of viewing and
ever-changing scenery. Please write us
for Particular River of your interest.
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Trisuli River -the kingdom's most
popular raftable river. (Grade III - IV)
The Trishuli River (grade 3+) is one of
the most popular, if not favorite, of
Nepal’s raftable rivers. Due to its
proximity to Kathmandu and the easy road
access, which accompanies it, most
rafting companies offers trips in
Trishuli. For first time rafters it
offers plenty of excitement. Many choose
to incorporate a ride down the Trishuli
with either a trip to the Royal Chitwan
National Park or Pokhara.
The Sun Koshi--offers a classic
multi-day wilderness trip. (Grade III -
IV)
The Sun Koshi (4 – 5) is Nepal’s second
offering for expedition rafting. With a
put in only three hours from Kathmandu,
it is more easily accessible than
Karnali while nevertheless offering an
incredible stretch of exhilarating white
water. The run is 270 km and requires 8
– 10 days to complete wit road access
only at the beginning and end. On the
third day rapid reach the upper 4
classifications and the remainder of the
trip is consistently intense- the white
water stays white until the very end.
Kali Gandaki -one of the holiest rivers
in Nepal. (Grade III - IV)
The Kali Gandaki (4-4+) winds through
remote canyons and deep gorges for five
days of intense rapids among gorgeous
wilderness and mountain views. The run
flow 120 km and its challenges are
continuous. Trips in Kali Gandaki begin
and end in Pokhara and offers exciting
alternative to Trishuli.
Bhote Kosi River -"Nepal's steepest
action packed rafting trip". (Grade III
- V)
The Bhote Koshi (4 – 5) is worth special
mention. It is a two-day run of
adrenaline located only three hours from
Kathmandu. 26 km continuous white water
soaks rafters as they shoot through a
veritable maze of canyons and boulders.
Little more than swimsuit is needed for
this one.
Seti River -ideal conditions to learn &
hone kayaking skills. (Grade II - III)
The Seti River (2 - 3 ) This River has
relatively small volume but blue and
warm water and we recommend this as an
ideal short trip for first time rafters
or as "Warm-up" for intermediate
kayakers. Seti is Best River for
learning kayak in Nepal as she has very
best character for this. The water
temperature is incredibly warm, making
it a popular choice for winter trips and
also for kayak clinics for the course of
beginners, diploma and advanced as well.
After your exhilarating white water trip
you have options either to drive or fly
back to Kathmandu or to visit the Royal
Chitwan National Park or again you can
go for the trekking trip in the popular
area of Annapurna region for few days.
Most of the year, the Seti is famous for
its dazzling scenery is a gentle river,
attracting families, bird watchers,
nature lovers and dreamers. However,
during the monsoon, its swollen rapids
prove an exciting test for experienced
rafters and kayakers.
Karnali -Nepal's mightiest pristine
river. (Grade III - V)
The Karnali River (4 – 5) is the west is
the longest and the largest river in
Nepal. To arrive at its banks requires a
two-day trek from Surkhet in terai. The
next 90 km are spent flying through
spectacular landscape and narrow gorges
band down some of the most challenging
rapids in the world. For the remaining
90 km, the scenery and the wildlife are
the main attraction, as in abundance of
fish.
During most trips, the wilderness is
uninterrupted by human habitation.
Marshyangdi or "Raging River" - best
whitewater runs in the world. (Grade
IV-V)
The raging Marshyangdi (4 – 5) is
relative newcomer in this group. The
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
Marshyandi starts from Pokhara.
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