The Trishuli River (grade 3+) is one of the most popular, if not favorite, of Nepal’s raftable rivers. Due to its proximity to Kathmandu and the easy road access, which accompanies it, most rafting companies offers trips in Trishuli. For first time rafters it offers plenty of excitement. Many choose to incorporate a ride down the Trishuli with either a trip to the Royal Chitwan National Park or Pokhara.

The Kali Gandaki (4-4+) winds through remote canyons and deep gorges for five days of intense rapids among gorgeous wilderness and mountain views. The run flow 120 km and its challenges are continuous. Trips in Kali Gandaki begin and end in Pokhara and offers exciting alternative to Trishuli.

The Bhote Koshi (4 – 5) is worth special mention. It is a two-day run of adrenaline located only three hours from Kathmandu. 26 km continuous white water soaks rafters as they shoot through a veritable maze of canyons and boulders. Little more than swimsuit is needed for this one.

The raging Marshyangdi (4 – 5) is relative newcomer in this group. The Marshyangdi run is four days of uninterrupted white water. Flowing through the gorges of the Annapurnas, it runs sandwiched between 52 km of boiling foam and towering peaks. Trips on Marshyandi starts from Pokhara.

The Karnali River (4 – 5) is the west is the longest and the largest river in Nepal. To arrive at its banks requires a two-day trek from Surkhet in terai. The next 90 km are spent flying through spectacular landscape and narrow gorges band down some of the most challenging rapids in the world. For the remaining 90 km, the scenery and the wildlife are the main attraction, as in abundance of fish.

During most trips, the wilderness is uninterrupted by human habitation.

The Sun Koshi (4 – 5) is Nepal’s second offering for expedition rafting. With a put in only three hours from Kathmandu, it is more easily accessible than Karnali while nevertheless offering an incredible stretch of exhilarating white water. The run is 270 km and requires 8 – 10 days to complete wit road access only at the beginning and end. On the third day rapid reach the upper 4 classifications and the remainder of the trip is consistently intense- the white water stays white until the very end.

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