Nepal Rafting Venture
25 Mar 2019 NEG
The Nepal Rafting Venture is a short time tour you can make if you are short on time in Nepal Holiday. if you are an adventure traveler and no time to hike or trekking in the mountain for many days then Nepal Rafting Venture is an absolutely perfect option to enjoy and see the localities within a day.
Nepal is a small landlocked country in Asia with an immense resource of water and many other natural attractions, there are many rivers which are almost wastage because our government still could not handle all of it, however, a few of those beautiful rivers offer a great opportunity of white water rafting in a few different levels.
According to Nepal, government rafting associating there are 11 rivers using for rafting illegally and these all are categorized by the international scale of river difficulties, expressed in the Roman figure from I to VI, sometimes appended with a + or – to the figure. there will be all different scales in different seasons cause the water level occurs .hence, Kayaking and rafting can be your great choice in Nepal with the help of an experienced rafting guide.
The adventure rafting program can be a perfect river excursion that you never tried and never thought of. Rafting in Nepal is a way to keep adrenaline on top tackle to see the natural beauty such as camping on the bank river, see the peaceful shape of moonlights and Stars, campfire by driftwood, sharing adventure knowledge in the group, you may also stay in a tent and many unique rafting experiences. Noted that all your essential things for rafting trip will be managed by your operator where you paid for your rafting trip.
The Rafating trip generally organize in Trisuli river, Bhotekhosi river, seti river and kaligandaki river, Sun koshi river, Arun, karnali, Tamor and Marsyangdi river.All of these rivers have different levels/grades according to the season you visit in Nepal and this trip provides the best rafting experiences.
Practically the Trisuli river is the best and closest river rafting trip from Kathmandu and Pokhara, because of the short distance from the city relatively the cost will be cheaper for Trisuli river rafting, furthermore, if you are heading to Annapurna region trek than it is on the way to Pokhara so after or before you trek to Annapurna you can make this adventure on a Trisuli river, However, As per your time for rafting you pre managed you can choose your rafting destination but Trisuli, Kaligandaki, Seti and Marsyangdi are the best and recommended river rafting trips here in Nepal.
Trisuli river rafting:
Trisuli River Rafting is the most visited Rafting adventure is located in the central part of Nepal. It is between Kathmandu and Pokhara flows towards the Pokhara side to the west of Kathmandu along the Prithibhi highway. Either one, two or more days you can spend your beautiful time at the bank of Trisuli river gives you so many unique experiences especially the green lush valley view and rolling green hills to see while you are in TRISULI RIVER RAFTING.
This adventure trip is grade ways III Class as it is relatively safe and easy than other rafting destinations in Nepal. It is only a 3-hour drive from Kathmandu towards Pokhara and Chitwan side offers wonderful green scenery, river fun and it can be combined also with some popular trekking Ghorepani Poon hill, Mardi Himal, Annapurna base camp and Chitwan Safari tour.
The Trisuli River is located in central Nepal and flows with the Kathmandu-Pokhara high way, and the Trisuli is the most accessible River for Rafting Experience in Nepal, as one can do one day or two-day rafting in this river and it is near from all the major tourist cities of Nepal, Trisuli River Rafting is graded to be class III and it is an easy but romantic River for rafters, this is the most popular rafting river in Nepal, due to its close proximity to the road of Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan, the bright green river no doubt offers great scenery, impressive gorges and exciting rapids and we can do rafting even for one day in this river and we can combine this rafting trip with your trekking, tour, and Chitwan Jungle safari as well.
Trisuli river rafting itinerary:
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Rafting starting point, do raft on Trisuli river then spent a night at the resort located in the bank of the river.
Day 2: After breakfast, you will have some time for rafting from an experienced guide then drive to Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Chitwan.
Note: This trip can be done within a day time too if you are not going to another destination than Kathmandu.
The most important Rafting Gears for Trisuli river rafting:
- Swimming suit
- Shoes(wet shoes is better)
- Quick dry Tshirt,
- Sun Glass & Sun Cream,
- Polypro socks,
- Water bottle,
- Energy bars,
- Some dry foods,
- Strap For sunglass,
- Towel for shower,
- Headlight for the night,
- Waterproof ziplock bag,
- Basic medicine and knife
Bhote koshi river rafting:
The popular Bhote Koshi River is located to the east of Kathmandu and it is the steepest rafting adventure trip. If you are short on time but still wish to do rafting then Bhote Koshi River rafting is the option where you can experience the real adventure on the water.
The Bhote Koshi river rafting begins after a few hours drive from Kathmandu to the east and In general begins from Borderland Resort as it is probably the high located rafting point and it is a base also for trekking, climbing, canyoning, and biking on a cycle around the broader of Tibet.
Likewise, at Bhote Koshi river rafting place you will get tents to stay in if you want to extend your trip, the bar, massif dining hall, western and local both styles toilets and of course no doubt the peaceful environment along the River.
Short Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Rafting starting point of Bhote Koshi- Stay overnight at Tented camp.
(Lunch and Dinner included)
Day 2: Rafting for some time then drive to Kathmandu.
(Breakfast & Lunch Included)
Rafting equipment:
- Swimming suit
- Shoes(wet shoes is better)
- Quick dry Tshirt,
- Sun Glass & Sun Cream,
- Poly pro socks,
- Water bottle,
- Energy bars,
- Some dry foods,
- Strap For sun glass,
- Towel for shower,
- Headlight for the night,
- Waterproof zip lock bag,
- Basic medicine and knife
Kali Ganadaki River Rafting:
Kali Gandaki is a historical & Cultural rafting river located in the west north of Kathmandu. This river running from the mountain high region toward the low area region this is why it is more adventure and fun including the massif mountain views around. This river flowing through the very narrow gorge(world deepest gorge- Dana) and offers such exotic Wildlife and mesmerizing valley view around.
The Kali Gandaki River rafting is not only the place you can raft it is also the best spot to enjoy the unspoiled remote region of Nepal.
Kali Gandaki river farting short itinerary:
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Pokhara overnight
(Lunch & Dinner Included)
Day 2: Drive from Pokhara to the fating starting point.
(Lunch & Dinner Included)
Day 3: Rafting and Drive to Pokhara.
(Breakfast & Lunch included)
Day 4: Drive to Kathmandu
Rafting equipment for Kali Ganadagi:
- Swimming suit
- Shoes(wet shoes is better)
- Quick dry Tshirt,
- Sun Glass & Sun Cream,
- Poly pro socks,
- Water bottle,
- Energy bars,
- Some dry foods,
- Strap For sun glass,
- Towel for shower,
- Headlight for the night,
- Waterproof zip lock bag,
- Basic medicine and knife
River Rafting and Kayaking package services:
Rafting package Service included:
- As per itinerary All grounded transportation by Bus,
- Mostly two times food during but if you are rafting more than a day than 3 times meals included in a day,
- Adventure rafting river permit,
- Rafting equipment,
- Rafting guide,
- Safety kayak,
- Salary and insurance of Raft and kayak guide,
- Tented accommodation,
Rafting package Service Excluded:
- Personal expenses & bar bills
- All kinds of cold drinks and mineral water,
- Your insurance,
- If you take private transport,
- Tip for Field staff