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. The Bhote is a very steep and very continuous mountain stream; a unique combination of exceptionally fun, challenging rapids without it ever getting past the point of recreation. It's sort of like being flushed down a huge open-air toilet, but the Tidy Bowl Man is your guide and there are no worries.
Emerald green fields are terraced high above the river on precipitous slopes, curious villagers lining suspension bridges are amazed as we plunge through cascading waves and chutes of foam. The beautiful location, thrilling, adrenalin charged white water makes this one of the favorite rivers we run.
River Name: Bhote Koshi
River Days: 2
Difficulty: 4+
River Distance: 17 km. approx
Rafting put in point: Baseri or Lamasanghu
Rafting ending point: Dolalghat
Water Volume: 90 C.
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Trip cost: USD 55 p/day and group join base
Trip cost includes: Both way transfers, best quality self-bailing inflatable raft, safety helmet, plastic paddle, lifejacket, waterproof container/barrel for camera and valuables things, first-aid kits, camping and kitchen utensils, hygienically prepared food and drinks.
Trip cost excludes: River wears/gears, sun protection, personal water bottle, personal sleeping bag, towel, light shoe, flash light, personal toiletries, camera, reading and writing materials, medication recommended by your doctor.
Day 01: Drive six hours to Baseri. After lunch start Rafting continious whitewater rapids to Barhabise. Return Baseri by bus and camp.
Day 02: Rafting the Bhotekoshi River class 4 rapids and finish at Lamoshanghu Dam. Drive back to Kathmandu.
Rafting was excellent but be prepared to get very wet! The guide was very professional and we felt safe all the way. We enjoyed a lot of our rafting adventure.
Adam penny
Australia