Nepal Rafting Overview

Nepal has been blessed with numerous fast flowing rivers that gush down from the Himalayas cutting through mountains and carving deep gorges to finally reach the vast plains where, slowing down they mender lazily towards India. Many of these rivers are ideal for rafting, and some are considered the best in the world by professional rafters from around the world. Rafting is also a fascinating means of discovering the inns of the country and its fascinating culture, as all the Rivers in Nepal originate high up in the Himalaya and snake their way downward through some of the most enchanting landscapes that include snow-covered mountains, terraced hillsides, sparkling waterfalls, lush green valleys and typical, charming little Nepali villages.

There is a range so rivers to select from depending on your taste and the passion for adventure. Till date the government has granted permission for rafting and kayaking in 16 different rivers which are graded on scale 1-5 accommodating everything from the ultimate adrenaline adventure to an action packed river ride to a simple and fun filled family holiday. Alternatively, if you prefer to combine your Nepal rafting experience with other adventure, there are always the possibilities to do so as some of the remote rivers in the country require undertaking a trekking trip before we can reach to the put in point from where we actually begin rafting. These short treks are also very meaningful Rafting Tours in Nepal.

Nepal's mountainous landscape, and the huge amounts of snow deposited high up in the Himalayas every year, mean that the country has some of the best white-water rafting rivers in the world. We have selected several of these rivers to give you a taste of the excitement this rafting can offer, as you travel downstream through forest, jungle and remote terraced farmland, negotiating exhilarating rapids and calm peaceful water on the way, and camping overnight on white sandy beaches by the river.
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Please have a look at the different River details and let us know which river may provide you the most fascinating experience that matches your skills, experience and expectations and we will do the rest. As all the rivers are graded from easy to difficult in relevance to their size, their intensity of the wave/rapids and difficulties of rescue attempts, we hope it won’t be difficult for you to find the one that suits you best.

The best season for rafting in Nepal are usually considered to be September – December and March through early May.  There are also some rivers which can be rafted all year round.

Rivers opened for Rafting in Nepal:
The rivers opened for rafting in Nepal are: The Tamur, Dudh Koshi, Likhu, Tama Koshi, Sun Koshi and Indravati of the Koshi river system in eastern Nepal, the Kali Gandaki, Budi Gandaki, Marsyangdi, Trishuli, Seti, Madi and Daraundi of the Gandaki river system; the Humla Karnali, Seti Karnali, Bheri and Mugu Karnali of the Karnali river system in far western Nepal.

The following Rafting tours have been designed to offer a range of rafting options, from a short and easy trip on the Seti River, to long expedition style trips on the Sun Koshi and Karnali rivers. As they provide you the opportunity to experiencing some hiking in Nepal’s hinterland and exploring first hand some of the most pristine wilderness and isolated rural communities. Please click on the link to follow the details.

  • Arun River Rafting
  • Bheri River Rafting
  • Bhote Koshi River Rafting
  • Kali Gandaki River Rafting
  • Karnali River Rafting
  • Marshyangdi River Rafting
  • Seti River Rafting
  • Sun Koshi River Rafting
  • Sun Koshi and Tamur River Rafting
  • Sun Koshi River Rafting
  • Tamur River Rafting
  • Trishuli River Rafting
  • Trishuli, Sun Koshi and Tamur River Rafting

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