Rafting in Nepal

Welcome to Himalayan white water rafting adventure journeys. Holiday Mountain Treks provides exclusive information of Nepal's River journeys/trips, River introduction of all opened for Rafting, River grading/system, rafting equipments, Kayaking courses, detail program/itineraries, seasons and basic knowledge of rafting in Nepal with fully escorted to Tirshulu River, Seti River, Bhotekoshi Khola, Kaligandaki River, Sunkoshi River, Karnali River and Tamur khola.

An overview

White water rafting means cruising down a rushing river in an inflatable rubber raft or white water kayak over crashing waves and swirling rapids for the excitement of a lifetime. Nepal has earned a reputation as one of the best destinations in the world for white water rafting. Nepal's thundering waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalaya, provide unmatched thrills for rafting and immersing oneself in the landscape. A rafting trip is must during your stay in Nepal for rushing river rafting experience.

Rivers are graded on a scale of one to six, with one being a swimming pool and six a one-way ticket to your maker. Four is considered to be quite challenging without being exceedingly dangerous to the novice rafter. Rafting requires some previous river and swim experience.

Major Rafting Rivers

Trishuli River (Trishuli-Narayanghat)

For first time paddlers, a trip down the Trishuli is an experience not to be missed (class 2-3+ in high water). While you learn to handle the river's well spaced, straightforward rapids, a panorama of stunning gorges drifts quietly past.

Seti (Damouli-Tiger Tops)

Most of the year, the Seti (class 2 to 3+) famous for its dazzling scenery is a gentle river, attracting families, bird watchers, nature lovers and dreamers.

Bhote Koshi (Kodari-Lartza Bridge)

Just three hours away from Kathmandu, the Bhote Kosi is without a doubt the most exciting thing you can do in Nepal without risking a social disease, and quite possibly one of the best two-day rafting trips offered anywhere in the world.

Kali Gandaki (Kusma-Tiger Tops)

Named after the much-revered Goddess Kali and descending from the deepest gorge in Asia, this fabulous river (class 3 to 4+) offers a mixture of astounding mountain views and pure adrenaline with a full immersion into the wilderness.

Sunkoshi (Baseri-Chatara)

Gathering strength from tributaries draining the highest mountains in the world the white water on the Sun Koshi is Biblical, even expedition-size rafts disappear into the vastness of crashing waves and rolling, boiling water.

Karnali (Karaleghat-Chisapani)

Karnali River, Nepal's mightiest river, is arguably the finest multi-day river trip in Nepal, and the classic Himalayan River expedition. The Karnali's headwaters come off Mount Kailas in Tibet and slice through the Himalayas in a series of magnificent gorges and pristine forest.

Tamur River Rafting

The Tamur, Nepal's wild and east bend river the snows of Kanchenjunga feed a challenging less known relative of the Sun Kosi. The Tamur combines one of the best short Himalayan treks, offering amazing mountain views, with an exhilarating new river expedition.