Short river trips take between one and four days and do not
involve any trekking. Some of these rafting/kayaking trips involve less
challenging white water and are ideally suited to first time rafters and
families. Others attract experienced thrill-seekers with their world-class
rapids.
Seti Khola: Warm and
beautiful (2 days)
Most of the year, Seti river (class 2 to 3+), 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. The Seti is best river for
learning kayak in Nepal.
TrishuliRiver: The classic river (1 to 3 days)
For first time paddlers, a rafting trip on the Trishuli is
an experience not to be missed (class 3 to 4+ in high water). While you learn
to handle the river’s well spaced, Raftingstraightforward rapids, a panorama of
stunning gorges drifts quietly past. During the monsoon, the river promises a
more challenging ride, withpowerful rapids and whirlpools. Rafting/Kayaking on
Trishuli river can easily be combined with a visit to ChitwanNational Park or Pokhara.
BhoteKoshiRiver: The harmony of Tibet and the Himalayas (2 days)
Bhote Koshi River Rafting/Kayaking trip is one of the best
white water adventure in Nepal(class 4 to 5). Your journey to the starting point takes you through the
mountains, passing views of traditional Tibetan lifestyle. Once you’re on the
river though, there is no time to stop and admire the scenery, as you and your
fellow rafters negotiate some of the fastest and steepest rapids in Nepal.
This true adventure can be rafted between October and December and February and
April.
KaliGandakiRiver: River of God (3 days)
CataNamed after the much-revered Goddess Kali and descending
from the deepest gorge in Asia, this fabulous Kali
Gandaki river (class 3 to 4+) offers a mixture of astounding mountain views and
pure adrenaline with a full immersion into the wilderness.
Along the way you will encounter culture at its simplest. If
you’re lucky, traditional Magar and Chetri villagers will venture down to the
riverbank to witness your journey through the remote mountain wilderness of Nepal.
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