Rafting is an exotic way to explore the typical cross section of natural as well as ethno-cultural heritage of the country. There are numerous rivers in Nepal which offer excellent rafting or canoeing experience. You can glide on calm jade waters with magnificient scenery all about or rush through roaring white rapids, in the care of our expert river guides.

A Typical Day on the River: Normally the first day of a river trip begins early morning around 7 am. You will be driven to put-in point of the river. After you reach the put-in point, a safety briefing is given by your river guide. You then start your raft trip for about 3 hours before your lunch stop by the river side. After a fulfilling lunch prepared by your raft crew, the trip proceeds for another 2-3 hours before your stop at a camp for the overnight or for the drive back home if you take part in a day trip. Below we have categorised different popular river trips in Nepal. A detailed itinerary will be provided to you upon request.

Karnali River Rafting
The Jewel of Middle West
River Grade 3-5

The Karnali, Nepal's mightiest river, is arguably the finest multi day river trip in Nepal, and the classic Himalayan expedition. The Karnali's headwaters come off of Mount Kailas in Tibet and slices through the Himalayas in a series of magnificent gorges and pristine forest. For the eight days and 180 kilometers we won't see a single sign of the modern world. It's one of the last places in Nepal that you can see old growth forest and have a real chance of seeing Nepal's wildlife. Regardless of the month, the Karnali always offers good, hard rapids with miles of beautiful scenery and deep river gorges.

Sunkoshi River Rafting
The River of Gold
River Grade 3-5

The Sun Kosi river rates as one of the worlds ten best high water river expeditions. After the monsoon the river is high and wild, and definitely not for the faint-hearted. Whipped foamy white where narrow gorges constrict the river's flow the cataracts are long and powerful. The warm waters of the Sun Kosi surge, snake and wind for 270 km through small villages, sandy beaches, and jungle.

Tamur Exporitory River Rafting
Eastern Challenge
River Grade 4 -5

The Tamur combines one of the best short Himalayan treks, offering amazing mountain views, with an exhilarating new river expedition. The trip starts from Basantapur, where we trek through ancient moss covered Rhododendron forests and sunlit meadows. As we crest the 10,000 foot pass above the sacred lake at Gupha Pokhara, we are greeted by stunning views of the Kanchenjunga massif, Makalu and Everest. At Dobhan three tributaries of the Tamur join their forces, combining the racing rivers of the high mountains to the north. Steep canyon walls enclose the river and the rapids are powerful and continuous. In the middle section the river opens up and there are beautiful white sandy beaches. The last few days where the river turns back to the west is phenomenal. Towering waves leap skyward, with seemingly endless rapids surging through steep canyon walls.

The Marsyangdi River Rafting
The Raging River
River Grade 4-5

The Marsyangdi, literally translated as "Raging River" in the local dialect, is another very popular rafting destination in Nepal. The short trek to the river is stunning, with great views of the Manaslu and the Annapurnas ahead of you the whole time. Following the Annapurna circuit we wander through charming Gurung villages and emerald fields of rice. Children play excitedly along the trail as we pass, snow-capped Himalayan giants surround us, and the champagne river churns and bubbles below. For people who want a longer trip that combines a great short trek with intense whitewater, the Marsyangdi is without a doubt the river to run.

The Bhote Kosi River Rafting
The Tibetan River
River Grade 3-5

Just three hours away from Kathmandu, the Bhote Kosi is without a doubt the most exciting thing you can do in Nepal and quite possibly one of the best two day rafting trips offered anywhere in the world. The Bhote Koshi is a very steep and very continuous mountain stream; a unique combination of exceptionally fun and challenging rapids without it ever getting past the point of recreation. Emerald green fields are terraced high above the river on precipitous slopes, curious villagers lining suspension bridges are amazed as we plunge through cascading waves and chutes of foam.

The Trisuli River Rafting
Classic Monsoon Flows
River Grade 3-4

The Trisuli is one of Nepal's most popular rafting rivers due to its easy access from Kathmandu and Pokhara and offers scenic valleys and impressive gorges and exhilarating rapids. At most flows the Trisuli is pretty mellow, but during the monsoon months the Trisuli changes character completely as huge runoffs make the river swell and shear like an immense ribbon of churning ocean. When the river is running high and wild, there are hardly any rafters around, and rafting the Trisuli is a big water blast. A two-day trip starting at Bhareni and finishing at Gai Ghat is a classic river experience. You run all the good rapids, following the river through it's middle stage; watch the river grow as its tributaries join, marvel as it cuts its way through impressive gorges, then leave it as it spills over the lowlands.