Rafting in Nepal
Nepal has three major river systems with more than two - hundred fifty sizeable tributaries. Originating from the glaciers of the high Himalayas, Nepal's rivers are second to none. They plunge through towering gorges and forested foothills before the more tranquil journey along the Ganges plain on their way to the Bay of Bengal.
There is plenty of white water to keep the adrenaline high, with more tranquil stretches in between with time to reflect on the abundance of natural beauty. We camp overnight on the banks of the river in two person tents. All necessary equipment is provided and each rafting team is led by an experienced Nepali leader. Rafting experience is not necessary unless stated in the itinerary.
Selecting Rivers
Rafting journeys range from short one-day excursions to 12 day expeditions and each one is unique. The table below serves as a general guideline for journeys on the more popular rivers in Nepal.
Karnali
Duration of journey : 12 Days.
Distance : 240 Kms.
Grade : 4+/5.
Best season : Oct/Dec. March/May.
The Karnali is one of the longest and most exciting rafting rivers in Nepal.Originating in Tibet it flows through the untouched remote western region, offering challenging white water and elusive wilderness.
The Sun Koshi/ River of gold
Duration of journey : 8/9 days
Distance : 272 Kms
Grade : 4+/5
Best season : Oct/Nov & March/May
Is among the top 10 rafting rivers in the World. It offers a varied and changing landscape from hill terraced farm land to tropical jungles and has many challenging rapids.
Kali Gandaki
Duration of journey : 2/3 days
Distance : 75 kms
Grade : 3/4+ depending on month.
Best season : Oct/Dec & March/May
Originating from Mustang to the north of the Annapurna Himal, The Kali Gandaki flows through the World's deepest gorge, it is the most popular medium length rafting trip in Nepal offering spectacular views.
Trishuli
Duration of journey : 1/2 days
Distance : 35 Kms
Grade : 3+
Best season : Oct/Dec & Feb/May
Nepal's most frequented and easily accessible rafting river flows from near Kathmandu westward towards Pokhara,the Trisuli is considered to be very good introduction to rafting. Rafting the river is often combined with other pursuits in Nepal (Chitwan National park and trekking in the Annapurna region).
Bhotekoshi
Duration of journey : 1/2 days
Distance : 26 Kms
Grade : 4+
Best season : Oct/Dec & March/May
The Bhotekoshi has many challenging and tricky rapids, it is considered one of the best short river trips in Nepal. Almost twenty-six km of continuous white water must be negotiated along with a veritable maze of canyons and boulders.
International River Classification
Grade 3 :- Difficult, small rapids with irregular waves and hazards that need avoiding. More difficult maneuvering required but routs are normally obvious. Scouting from the shore is occasionally necessary.
Grade 4:- Very Difficult, large & continued rapids that require careful maneuvering.
Grade 5:- Extremely Difficult, long powerful rapids with confused water makes path - finding difficult and scouting from the shore is essential.
Vast reams of material have been written on Nepal over the years, in particular over the past fifty years with the successful summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The past twenty has slowly seen Nepal become a well recognised holiday destination. 
