Introduction to Rafting

For people wishing to have fun with rafting, Nepal is the perfect place. Because of it's fast flowing, beautiful and powerful rivers rafting will be the perfect fun to make your heart feel happy and enjoyable. The rivers of Nepal are very perfect one for rafting because of having their sources in the glaciers draining the slopes of one or other of the great peaks, these mighty and powerful rivers cut through the Nepali countryside, swift and turbulent sometimes, placid and calm at others, providing an exhilarating means of viewing and ever-changing scenery.


White Water River Rafting:

The Trisuli, river of the Trident and of Shiva is the best introduction to wonderful rafting (you can take a trip for) one to three days. The Sunkosi, River of Gold is for the true white water enthusiast lasting 10 days. The Tamakosi River of Copper and the beautiful River, Kaligandaki for 8 and 3 days is one of the best white water rafting in Nepal. The Arun, Marshyangdi, Seti for a perfect family expedition for two to three days. Bheri and Karnali are fast flowing and deep, sparkling clean water, strong rapids, clean water, storing rapids, untracked and unspoiled river for 10 & 15 days. Tumbling downwards from the mountains, all having their sources in the glaciers draining the slopes of one or other of the great peaks. These mighty and powerful rivers cut through the Nepali Countryside. Sometimes, swift and turbulent placed and calm at others, providing an exhilarating means of viewing and ever- changing scenery.

Best Time for rafting:
October & November ( Best season, air temperature is warm, river is warm and blue, clear sky and fine mountain view), Late February to early April (River level is low, river warm and blue, air temp. warm, air is some time foggy), (June to late September is monsoon so suitable only for extreme rafters)



Equipments and Services we provide for the trip
Best quality self-bailing inflatable raft, Whitewater safety helmet, modern plastic paddle, neoprene-wetsuit, PFD-lifejacket, Dry top Jacket, Waterproof Container/Barrel for camera and valuables things, Dry bag, First-Aid Kits and Tents/mass fly sheet and sleeping mat, other necessary camping gear cooking utensils, hygienically prepared food and drinks.
Things you need to bring for the trip
River wear gear: shorts- half pant, T-shirts (long sleep for sun protection), swim wear, Sun Cap/Glass/Cream, personal water bottle, a pair of river sandals.

For the camp site wear: Personal sleeping bag, lightweight shirts, Trouser/pant, under garments socks, a towel, light shoe, Fleece type pullover, flash light, personal toiletries, camera, reading and writing materials, medication recommended by your doctor.
Safety Issue
Our team takes safety issues very seriously for every rafting trip and believe every happy outdoor trip is a safe one. Our team members have updated training courses - AR/CPR, Wildness First-Aid and Whitewater Rescue Technician conducted by Rescue 3 International. Besides in every trip also provides expert safety kayaker for rescue and make your rafting journey with us more comfort and enjoyable.
Care of Environment
The care of environment is our prime concern responsibility to protect the wildness resources of Nepal for future generation. We practice and follow minimum impact polices on our every outdoor journey- by using gas or kerosene as a cooking fuel instead of local firewood. Moreover by disposing and cleaning both biodegradable and non-degradable properly from the campsite.


Nepal Exciting Wild River Rafting

We have one of the best in Asia in terms of quality rafting & professionalism and Nepal is a second richest country in the world for water resources containing the worlds' best river for white water experiences. The fast flowing rivers with numerous rapids are the wonderful imagination for the courageous rafters. Commercially these are the rivers where your rafting trip will be carried out:
Details of Nepal's Rivers for Rafting

River

Days

Distance

Grade

Gradient

Volume

From Kathmandu

Trishuli

1 - 4

180Km

4-

06 Ft. A mile

1600cts -45 cumecs

Half day drive west

Kali Gandaki

3

92Km.

4+

18 Ft. A mile

400cts-117 cumecs

One day drive west

Sunkoshi

7 - 10

272Km.

5-

10 Ft. A mile

14000cts-4000cumes

3 hrs. drive east

Seti Khola

2

32Km.

3+

25 Ft. A mile

1400cts - 40cumecs

One day drive west

Arun River

3

70Km.

4-

12 Ft. A mile

7500cts- 215cumecs

1hr. fly in or 1&1/2 Day drive to Hile & 3 Days Trek

Marshyangdi

3

25Km.

5+

10 Ft. A mile

1400cts- 40cumecs

1 Day drive west

Bhote Koshi

2

40Km.

5+

10 Ft. A mile

1500cts

3 hrs. drive east

Karnali, far western-The Peacock River

5 - 7

180Km.

5-

10 Ft. A mile 

10500cts- 300cumecs

1 & half day drive + 2 days Trek

Grading System

Class 1

Easy: Moving water with occasional small rapids. Few or no obstacles.

Class 2

 

Moderate: Small Rapids with regular waves. Some maneuvering required but easy to navigate.

Class 3

 

Difficult: Rapids with irregular waves and hazards that need avoiding. More difficult maneuvering required but routes are normally obvious. Scouting from shore is occasionally required.

Class 4

 

Very Difficult: Large rapids that require careful maneuvering. Dangerous hazards. Scouting from shore is often necessary and rescue is difficult. Kayakers should be able to roll. Turbulent water and large irregular waves may flip rafts. In the event of a mishap there is significant risk of loss damage and/or injury.

Class 5

 

Extremely Difficult: Difficulties of class 5 carried out to the extreme of navigability. Might possibly (but not probably) be run by a team of experts at the right water level, in the right conditions with all possible safety precautions, but still with considerable hazard to life.

Class 6

 

Extremely difficult but can be run by extremely Rafters exports.

*For consistency river grades are taken from the guide book "Whitewater Nepal Book".