The Trishuli being the most easily accessible river by far a
rafting trip on this river can be made for a varied durations, depending upon
the availability of time and interest. A brief account on a common Trishuli
trip is presented below.
DEPARTURE POINT Kathmandu or
Pokhara
RIVER START POINT Charaundi
RIVER FINISH POINT Simaltal
OUTWARD TRAVEL TIME 3
Hours
RIVER GRADEIII
RETURN TRAVEL TIME 4 Hours
Itinerary
Day 01
We leave Kathmandu at about 0700
Hours and drive approximately 3 hrs. to Charaundi, our put-in point. After the
crew assembles the raft, they will explain the safety equipment and proper
procedures.
During the day, we run a numbers of rapids, that rate to 2 to 3. All the rapids have been given Nepali
and English names: our guide can relate the story behind each one.
We lunch on a beach remarkable for its unique sculptured
boulders. Shortly after lunch we enter the Trishuli gorge. As the canyon
narrows the walls becomes steep, densely, forested, the current accelerates and
the rapids increase in the size and frequency. This is the time to hang on.
After such a stimulating experience, it is humbling to see a
Majhi (Fisherman) building his precarious traps in such turbulence. Our last
rapid, Jholungepul, is named for an extensive suspension bridge. Here we often
encounter an enthusiastic audience, they line the bridge excited to see us pass
beneath. The geologic formation are tremendously interesting and not worthy. We
camp at Kurintar on a sandy beach on the Trishuli beach. Every one is welcome
to help our crew with camp chores. Once the tents are pitched a savoury dinner
will be prepare over stoves.
Day 02
Our second day has a leisurely pace. After we continue down
the Trishuli stopping to suit our interests. We spend the whole day within its
forested canyon- one of the many in the Mahabharat range. We eat lunch beside
the river and have time to explore, birdwatch, photograph and learn about the
local people. The area is inhabited by Magars and Gurung farmers, noted for
noted for their friendliness and charm and we have an opportunity for visiting
a Vieiraandwe end our River trip and drive back to
Kathmandu/Pokhara/Chitwan..
