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Rafting in Nepal
Nepal is home to eight out of the fourteen highest peaks in the world with colorful and intricate Hindu religion to the austerity of the Buddhist monasteries. From these breathtaking heights, rivers crash down through the foothills, fed by monsoon rains and melting snow, on their way to the Great Plains of the Ganges.

Nepal has many rivers for you to explore: Trishuli River (rafting for 1 up to 3 days), Seti River (rafting trip 2 days), Bhote Koshi River (rafting 2 days), Kali Gandaki River (rafting 3 days), Marsyandi River (rafting/kayaking 4 days), Sun Koshi River (rafting 7 to 9 days), Arun River (rafting adventure 9 days), Karnali River (whitewater rafting 10 days), Tamur River (rafting adventure 11 days). On these rivers you will find the world's most thrilling whitewater with a wide range of difficulties, warm water and bug free beaches for camping. All this makes a wealth of unlimited opportunities for great river rafting, kayaking, climbing, mountaineering, biking, hiking and ever popular trekking adventures in Nepal. Nepal has something to offer to everyone.

Rafting Rivers in Nepal  

The Trishuli River (grade 3+) is one of the most popular, if not favorite, of Nepal's raftable rivers. Many choose to incorporate a ride down the Trishuli with either a trip to Pokhara or to the royal Chitwan National Park.

Seti River ( Grade 2+) 02 - days trip: The most finest river offers beautiful scenery of nature , tremendous excitement of white water rafting, wonderful villages. Five hours drive from Kathmandu to rafting put in point at Damauli , the rafting trip starts in Damauli and ends at Gaighat. Drive back to Kathmandu or continue tour for wild life safari at Royal Chitwan National Park will be the option after the termination of the trip.

The Kali Gandaki (4 to 6+) winds through remote canyons and deep gorges for five days of intense rapids among gorgeous wilderness and mountain views.

The Bhote Koshi (4 to 5), twenty-six km of continuous white water batters rafters as they shoot through a veritable maze of canyons and boulders.

The raging Marshyangdi (4 to 5), the first 90 Km are spend flying through spectacular landscapes and narrow gorges and down some of the most challenging rapids in the world. for the remaining 90 Km, the scenery and wildlife are the main attraction.

The Sun Koshi (4 to 5) runs is 270 Km and requires 8 to 10 days to complete with road access only at the beginning and end.

Karnali River (Grade 4-5) This is one of the longest and largest wilderness river in far west of Nepal exploring beautiful villages, culture , magnificent views of the Himalayas, a unique chance to have a look of wild animals. The trip starts in Karalighat/Sauli combined with 02 -days short trek from Surekhet ( Nepalgunj) and ending at Chisapani. The option tour is available for wild life safari at Royal Bardiya National Park which has not been long opened for tourists.

Tamur River (Grade 4-5) The Tamur river one of the finest rivers combined with three days trek offers spectacular views of Himalayan, landscape, beautiful scenery of mother nature and a unique chance to mix with the local people and get an insight into their livelihood and culture with an exhilarating river expedition. Fly to Biratnagar either drive to Basantapur. The trip starts in Dovan and ending at Chatra. Some people prefer rafting on the river on the way back from Kanchanjunga trek.

Climate and when to go:

Nepal's climate is dictated by the monsoon which arrives in June and usually finishes in late September. The monsoon brings torrential rains that flood the rivers so most people wouldn't want to raft at this time. Peak season for tourists and for rafting is probably October through November: the monsoon is over, everything is very green, rivers are moderately high but dropping, temperatures are warm and skies are clear with fine mountain views. The only disadvantages with this time of year are that it is the peak season and airline reservations are harder to get; also you cannot be sure when the monsoon will finish: it can be a month late and this can throw your plans into chaos if you are planning on running a river where water levels are critical - as they are on many of Nepal's rivers.

The winter months from late December through to early February are cold, but skies are still clear and river levels will be low. Lots of river running groups come out over Christmas and have a great time, but you certainly should expect cold water and perhaps think in terms of wet suits and dry tops.

From late February through to early April is also a good time for river running - river levels are reliably low, air temperature warm, rivers warm and blue. The disadvantage is that the air is often hazy: you cannot be assured of stunning mountain views and there may be an occasional shower of rain. In the past, many kayakers and rafters have visited Nepal over the Christmas holiday, when the facts seem to suggest that Easter might he a better time.

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