General Overview
River Rafting and kayaking are the popular attractions of Nepal offer to goers seeking adventure in river trips. Blessed with some of the best Himalayan white water rivers in the world. Rafting in Nepal can offer exciting and life experiences to you. Trishuli, Kali Gandaki, Bhote Koshi, Marsyangdi, Karnali, Sunkoshi, Dudhkoshi, and Tamur rivers are the Himalayan rivers famous for thrilling rafting trips in Nepal. Tourists also prefer these rivers for kayaking trips too.
As these rivers thundering down from the high Himalayas pass through the steep terrain, crashing waves and swirling rapids. Which is also considered the ideal conditions of adventurous white water rafting and kayaking are created. Depending on the wildness of these Himalayan rivers, the rapids of these rivers gradings are one to six. Some of the most popular rafting destinations and rivers are listed below with their gradings.
The major Rivers for Rafting in Nepal
The Trishuli River (graded 3+) is the most popular among tourists for white water fun. The other advantage is that it is close to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. The rafting trip over the Trishuli River takes you down all the way to the Chitwan National Park or on the way to Pokhara.
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Round the year
The Kali Gandaki (graded 4 +) which is close to Pokhara city is best known its turbulent rapids intertwined with sudden drops.
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Spring and Autumn
The Bhote Koshi River (graded 4-5) is at a distance of only 3 hours’ drive from Kathmandu. It rates as one of the wildest river trips in Nepal. The 26 kilometers long thrilling white water fun will churn with extra ferocity through canyons and gorges.
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Round the year
Rafting in the Marshyangdi River (graded 4-5 +) which is one of the best white-water runs, will lead you through impressive non-stop rapids and magnificent mountain views.
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Spring and Autumn
Fun river trip over the Karnali River (graded 4-5 +) features breathtaking views of natural beauty and wild river rapids. As it lies in far western Nepal, it also offers adventurers natural beauty and serenity nestled in remote Nepal.
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Round the year
Adventurous river journey by rafting on the Sun Koshi River (graded 4-5 +) extends over the distance of 270 km and the duration of 8-10 days requires to complete this mountain river rafting trip in Nepal.
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Spring and Autumn
The Dudh Koshi River and Tamur River are in the eastern region. The Balefi River lies in the central region while the Budhi Gandaki River and Seti River in the western region. All these rivers also offer excellent rafting destination in Nepal with superb beaches for camping while rafting. But whichever run you choose, you are bound to explore a magical path of exploration through the Himalayan rivers. In order to smile from your heart as you come away with a respect for the power and beauty of these rivers.
Eagle Treks and Expedition offers world-class adventure experiences. Being an adventure trip organizer and operator, we have become popular for adventure seekers. You will also abide by strict adherence to maintaining the standard of quality service while operating safe and fun river trips across Nepal.
We invite you to enjoy the Himalayan white water rafting with us. We are a special experience tour operator for adventure tourism in Nepal. In order to trek in Nepal and in the Himalayan range, please remember us. You can also get the opportunity to explore the amazing diversity of the Himalayas of Nepal. We also specialize in every facet considered necessary to make your trekking in the mountains of Nepal more trouble-free & pleasing.