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White Water Rafting is the second popular program in Nepal. River journey is not only for encountering with challenge of the torrential rapids of the mountain rivers but also to explore a typical cross section of the country’s natural as well as enthno-cultural heritage.The northern part of Nepal is confined by the ever snowing mountains- Mt.Everest, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and numerous peaks. The melting snows of these mountains enrich Nepal the second richest country in water resources and equally make the best country for whitewater rafting and kayaking. Any raft enthusiast who has already explored the major rivers of the world says the rivers of Nepal provide a combination of thrill, challenge and cultural experience not found anywhere else in the world.


Synopsis Information about The Rivers of Nepal.

River Days Distance Grade Gradient Volume From Kathmandu
Trishuli 1-4 180 Km 4- 06 Ft. A mile 1600cts -45 cumecs Half day drive west
Kali Gandaki 3 92 Km 4+ 18 Ft. A mile 400cts -117 cumecs One day drive west
Sunkoshi 7-10 272 Km 5- 10 Ft. A mile 14000cts-
4000cumecs
3 hrs. drive east
Seti Khola 2 32 Km 3+ 25 Ft. A mile 1400cts - 40 cumecs One day drive west
Arun River 3 70 Km 4- 12 Ft. A mile 7500cts - 215 cumecs 1 hr. fly in or 1 & 1/2 day drive to Hile and 3 days trek
Tamur 10 120 Km 5- 11 Ft. A mile 1550cts - 50 cumecs 16 hours driving + 4 days trekking
Marshyangdi 3 25 Km 5+ 10 Ft. A mile 1400cts - 40 cumecs One day drive west
Bhote Koshi 2 40 Km. 5+ 10 Ft. A mile 1500cts 3 hrs. drive east
Karnali 11 180 Km. 5- 10 Ft. A mile 10500cts - 300 cumecs 1 & 1/2 day drive + 1 day trek

Rivers of Nepal

Seti: white and scenic river (2 days)
Seti River is well known for the best two days white water rafting river in summer season flows in an isolated and scenic area with numerous challenging rapids. From Damauli, the put in point, It covers 32 km.of rafting to the confluence with Trisuli river. It deserves both the experience and learner rafter. The tranquility of the area invites you to have honeymoon or family trip.
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Trisuli: familiar river (1-3 days)
This is the most popular river in Nepal probably because journey to different tourist destinations can be combined with rafting. After a few hours driving from Kathmandu or Pokhara, it offers 1-3 days rafting with exciting rapids such as "Upset, Bijuli, Lady’s Delight, Surprise etc". Especially in the monsoon it becomes so tough having hearttouched rapids, whirlpools and waves. Rafting in the low part of this river is fitted even for the school children and the aged holidaymakers.

Bhotekoshi : Tibetan river (2 days)
A real mountain river having 4-5 class rapids and deadly holes, Bhotekoshi offers the best two days white water rafting in Nepal if not in the world. The commencing point itself is the China border. If one has short holiday but still wants high-level river adventure, Bhotekoshi is the only river to exhilarate you. As it is the technical river, high quality equipment and maximum experience are highly preferable for the rafters. For your kind information, this is the wildest, fastest and craziest river of Nepal.
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Kali Gandaki : river of Kali goddess (3 days)
Kali Gandaki is named after the goddess Kali rises in Mutang, an enclave of Nepal on the northern side of the Himalayas, tumbles down creating the deepest river gorge of Asia. Magnificent views of the mountains, villa inhabitance, enthrone-culture, forest vegetation and wildlife; and equally its turbulent 3 to 4+ rapids and deadly holes are the main characteristics along the journey of this river.
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Sunkoshi: river of gold (8-10 days)
Sunkoshi is one of the ten most benevolent white water rafting rivers in the world, originates near Mt Shishapangma and flows 270 km. down the eastwards through the great Mahabharat Lekh range. The further we raft down the river becomes bigger after the confluence with its numerous tributaries encompassing Dudh Koshi from the Mt. Everest, Arun, Tamur etc. The area is so remote so that we always have to rely on our supplies and gears. As its having huge volume of water, the rapids (3 to 5 class) are so big that the rafts will disappear from the sight of those standing on the shore!
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Marsyangdi: raging river (5-7 days)
Marshyangdi tumbles down through the Annapurna round, the most popular trekking trail in Nepal. Featuring one day of easy trekking and five days of impressive nonstop (grade 4 to5 rapids) rafting and unparalleled mountain view, this jewel of river is rated as a favorite by the rafters who have been privileged to paddle in.


Karnali
: jewel of Middle West (9-11days)

Karnali is also known as the longest and largest river in Nepal emerges at Mt.Kailash, Holy Mountain and flows through the scenic flora and fauna. It features an easy one-day trekking from the nearest road access to the put in point. Along the river journey, to encounter with the challenge of 4 to 5 class rapids is one pleasure and equally the experience of remote life through the dense of forest is another vitality of this trip. The rafters also may combine the wild life safari trip to Bardia National Park.
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Tamur: eastern challenge (10 days)
Tamur is newly opened river flows in the Far East and confluence with Saptakoshi. A four days of trekking from the nearest road access to the put in point through the remote villas, forest and open land with spectacular views of the mountains- Kanchanjunga, Makalu and Everest is another exhilarating program as combined with white water expedition. The adventure of Tamur’s 4 to 5 class constant rapids will bring descending rafts and kayaks down in dread. Your decision to make Tamur expedition is always raising right- dam care the money matter but find its concealing mystery better.
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