River Rafting Adventure

Q: Experience Level & Age

No experience is needed for most rivers; beginners are welcome. However, for Class IV+ or V rivers (like Tamur or Karnali), prior Class IV experience is required. Swimming is not essential, as you wear a life jacket (PFD), but being comfortable in water is important.Age limits vary. Trishuli River often has a minimum age of 12. Seti River can be suitable for children as young as 5. Always check with the operator. There's no upper age limit for fit and active seniors

Q: Best Season

The ideal rafting seasons are Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn (Sep to early Dec). For maximum thrill, monsoon season (Jun-Aug) offers higher water levels

Q: Gear & Packing

Operators provide: raft, paddle, helmet, life jacket (PFD), and other safety gear. You should bring: Quick-dry clothes (no cotton), secure footwear (no flip-flops), sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap, and a change of clothes. For multi-day trips, a packing list will be provided.Leave valuables behind or use a high-quality waterproof case. Operators advise against bringing expensive cameras due to high risk of water damage

Q: On the River

A typical raft seats 6 to 8 people plus the guide. On a day trip, you might raft for 4-5 hours; for multi-day trips, daily rafting time is similar, with extra time spent setting up camp

Q: Food & Accommodation

On day trips, lunch is typically provided. On multi-day trips, all meals are included, often featuring a mix of local and international dishes, with options for vegetarians. Multi-day trips involve riverside camping with tents, meals, and basic facilities

River rafting in Nepal offers an incredible variety, from quick one-day adventures to epic multi-week expeditions that journey from the high Himalayas down to wildlife-rich jungles. The rivers, fed by Himalayan glaciers, cut through some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes

River Name	Difficulty (Class)	Best For & Key Features	Typical Trip Length
Trishuli River	II-III (Beginner-Friendly)	Accessibility & Convenience. Excellent first-time river, ideal for day trips. Connects Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan.	1-2 days
Seti River	II-III (Family-Friendly)	Scenic & Gentle Floats. Warm water, beautiful jungle scenery, great for families and bird watching .	1-2 days
Kali Gandaki River	III-IV (Moderate)	Culture & Moderate Challenge. Passes through world’s deepest gorge, past villages and temples. Good multi-day introduction .	3-6 days
Bhote Koshi River	IV-V (Expert Thrill-Seeker)	Short & Intense Adrenaline. Steepest commercial river in Nepal; continuous, technical rapids for experienced rafters only .	1-2 days
Marshyangdi River	IV+ (Expert Challenge)	Technical & Continuous Whitewater. “One of the best whitewater runs in the world” with non-stop rapids and mountain views .	4-5 days
Sun Koshi River	III-IV+ (Classic Expedition)	The Ultimate River Journey. A top-10 world expedition; 270 km journey from hills to jungle over 8-11 days .	8-11 days
Karnali River	IV (Wilderness Expedition)	Remote & Diverse Adventure. Nepal’s longest river; starts with big rapids, ends with a float to Bardia National Park for safari .	10-13 days
Tamur River	IV (Combined Trek & Raft)	Ultimate Himalayan Adventure. Combines trekking with world-class whitewater. Begins with a trek offering views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Makalu.	11-14 days
Bheri River	II-IV (Remote & Fishing)	Wildlife & Fishing. Remote, relatively unexplored river known for excellent fishing. Often combined with a safari in Bardia National Park .	4-8 day

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Nepal has many rivers for you to explore: Trishuli River (1 up to 3 days rafting/kayaking), Seti River (2 days rafting trip), Bhote Koshi River (1 day rafting trip), Kali Gandaki River (3 days rafting trip), Marsyandi River (1 to 2 days rafting/kayaking trip), Sun Koshi River (7 to 9 days rafting trip), Arun River (9 days rafting adventure combining with trek), Karnali River (10 days whitewater rafting and kayaking), Tamur River ( 10 to 11 days rafting adventure combining with 4 days trek).
The water is warm and Nepal houses the world’s most thrilling whitewater in a wide range of difficulties with bug free beaches for camping to top it off.

Our mountains, Rivers and everything inbetween creates a wealth of unlimited world class opportunities for great river rafting, kayaking, climbing, mountaineering, biking, hiking and the ever popular trekking adventures in Nepal. Nepal has something to offer to everyone.

We are proud to share our wonderful country, culture and our many years of experience adventuring across Nepal with you. We offer unique opportunity to explore Nepal’s remote countryside from the river.

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Trisuli river rafting/kayaking everyday (1 - 2 days): On the way from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Chitwan National park)camp/resort is located at Charaundi by the bank of Trisuli River (main rafting/kayaking starting point of classic Trisuli river). Charaundi is 82. km from Kathmandu, 120 km. from Pokhara and 80 km. from Chitwan National park.
Sun Kosi River Rafting (7 nights/8 days) 11 to 18 September, 5 to 12 October, 07 - 14 October, 24 - 31 October, 07 - 14 November, 14 - 21 November, 23 - 30 November, 07 - 14 December
Sun Koshi River/Tamur River Combined Rafting (10 - 11 days) 07 - 16 October, 24 Oct. - 1 November, 07 - 16 November, 23 Nov. - 2 December, 07 - 16 December
Karnali River Rafting - Wild West (10 days) 10 - 19 October, 2 - 11 November, 21 - 30 November
Marshyangdi River Rafting (2 days) 14 - 15 October, 24 - 25 October, 1 - 2 Nov., 7 - 8 Nov., 16 - 17 Nov., 28 - 29 Nov.
Kali Gandaki River Rafting (3 days Pokhara to Pokhara) Please inquiry for joining basis date
Tamur River Rafting (10 days) 29 October - 8 November, 18 - 27 November
Bhote Kosi River Rafting (1 day) Please check for joining basis date

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Experience Level & Age

No experience is needed for most rivers; beginners are welcome. However, for Class IV+ or V rivers (like Tamur or Karnali), prior Class IV experience is required. Swimming is not essential, as you wear a life jacket (PFD), but being comfortable in water is important.Age limits vary. Trishuli River often has a minimum age of 12. Seti River can be suitable for children as young as 5. Always check with the operator. There’s no upper age limit for fit and active seniors

Best Season

The ideal rafting seasons are Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn (Sep to early Dec). For maximum thrill, monsoon season (Jun-Aug) offers higher water levels

Safety

Guides are trained in rescue and first aid, and you must attend a mandatory safety briefing. Falling in is a normal part of rafting; guides will train you on what to do if it happens. Travel insurance covering adventure sports is strongly recommended

Gear & Packing

Operators provide: raft, paddle, helmet, life jacket (PFD), and other safety gear. You should bring: Quick-dry clothes (no cotton), secure footwear (no flip-flops), sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap, and a change of clothes. For multi-day trips, a packing list will be provided.Leave valuables behind or use a high-quality waterproof case. Operators advise against bringing expensive cameras due to high risk of water damage

On the River

A typical raft seats 6 to 8 people plus the guide. On a day trip, you might raft for 4-5 hours; for multi-day trips, daily rafting time is similar, with extra time spent setting up camp

Food & Accommodation

On day trips, lunch is typically provided. On multi-day trips, all meals are included, often featuring a mix of local and international dishes, with options for vegetarians. Multi-day trips involve riverside camping with tents, meals, and basic facilities

Booking

You can book online, but most operators require in-person completion and payment at their Kathmandu office . A minimum of 4 people is often required for a trip to run

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