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I couldn't believe that the rapids could be so continuous, challenging, and totally runnable for so long. The mountains were incredible! Definitely the best steep river I have ever rafted."

Bob Beazley, Guide Marsyangdi '95

The beautiful Himalayan ranges shape an incredible variety of whitewater challenges for paddlers. A series of the world’s most  outstanding river journeys are found here. Listed below are some that we run on a regular basis. If these dates don't fit in, design a journey of your own and contact us for expert support and precise data. A professional approach and whitewater expertise are what Ultimate Descents Nepal's guides and staff in a category of their own. "Ultimate Descents Nepal", is the company to have all guides that meet the highest safety standards, with required certificates and in SRT, Wilderness First Aid, AR and CPR.

The Holy River : Kali Gandaki

Days
Fall
Class
Spring
Class
Cost US$
 
3(Ex-pokhara)
Sep-Nov
III to IV+
Feb-May
III to IV
120
 
Turbulent rapids intertwine with abrupt drops as we dodge our way down intricate chutes of sparkling water. Village terraces cling precariously to the slopes and surreal snow capped peaks hang suspended above us as we drift through the world's deepest gorge. Being one of the holiest rivers in Nepal, every junction of the Kali Gandaki is dotted with cremation sites and above ground burial mounds
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The Western Bend : Karnali

Days
Fall
Class
Spring
Class
Cost US$
 
10
Sep-Nov
III to V
Feb-May
III to IV
500
 
The Karnali, Nepal's mightiest and pristine river, descends through the Himalayas in a series of magnificent gorges. In traditional Nepalese fashion, dozens of porters carry our equipment for two days as we trek to one of Nepal's most isolated and least explored areas. Exceptional big volume rafting through tropical jungles inhabited by the nomads traditionally known as "Route", deserted beaches and small villages.
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The Ranging River : Marshyangdi

Days
Fall
Class
Spring
Class
Cost US$
 
5
Oct-Dec
IV to V
Feb-Apr
IV+
250
 
"Raging River" in the local dialect aptly describes one of the best whitewater runs in the world. Only recently opened for commercial rafting (many rapids have not been named yet), the Marshyangdi is one of the next generations of rivers in Nepal, steeper and with a much more continuous stretch of rapids. The trek is stunning, with great views of the Manaslu and the Annapurnas ahead of you the entire time. The scenery is breathtaking.
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The River of Gold : Sun Kosi

Days
Fall
Class
Spring
Class
Cost US$
 
8-9
Sep-Nov
III+ to V-
June
III to IV+
350/400
 
This is the longest river trip offered in Nepal, traversing 270 km through the beautiful Mahabharat Range on its meandering way from the put in at Dolalghat to the take out at Chatara, far down on the Gangetic Plain. It is quite an experience to begin a river trip just 3-hours out of Kathmandu, barely 60-km from the Tibet border, and end the trip looking down the hot, dusty gun barrel of the North Indian Plain just a week later.
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The Jewal East Nepal : Tamur

Days
Fall
Class
Spring
Class
Cost US$
 
11
Oct-Dec
III to V
Mar-Apr
III to IV+
700
 
The newly opened river in the eastern part of Nepal. An excellent combination of one of the best short Himalayan treks, amazing mountain views of the eastern Himalayan Range including Mt. Kanchanjunga and Mt. Makalu and exhilarating river  expedition.

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Blast at Monsoon Flows : Trishuli

Days
Fall
Class
Spring
Class
Cost US$ 80
 
2
Year Round III / Jun - Aug IV (Mansoon)
 
Merely a hop, skip and a jump away from Kathmandu or Pokhara, the Trishuli quenches your desire for a Nepalese whitewater adventure. It gets even bigger in the monsoon… 
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100% Adrenaline Rush : Bhote Kosi

Days
Fall
Class
Spring
Class
Cost US$
 
2
Oct-Dec
III to V
Feb-May
III to IV
100
 
"Nepal's steepest action packed rafting trip" If you have limited time, or just the desire for an adrenaline overload, this is the river for you. Our put – in point is at the Borderland Resorts, conveniently located at the highest possible raft launch on the river and is the base for activities such as Canyoning, Trekking, Climbing and Mountain Biking all around the Tibetan border. The resort has spacious safari tents, toilets and massive dining hall with a well stocked bar. All the indulges of home in a very exotic setting. A perfect compliment to your trip can be an extended stay at our Borderland Resort
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