River
Profiles
So far the government has opened sections
of 10 rivers for commercial rafting.
Karnali (arcade
4-5)
Nepal's longest, it flows through steep,
jagged canyons where the rapids are tightly-packed,
offering continuous challenging water at
all flows. Either a bus ride to far-western
Nepal or a flight to Nepalgunj can take
you there. The river section takes about
7 days to navigate, even as you explore
canyons and waterfalls.
For those craving an adrenaline rush, this
river is a must.
Sun Kosi (grade 4-5)
This is the longest river trip (270km) offered
in Nepal. You begin at Dolalghat just three
hours out of
Katmandu and end in Chatara, down the Gangetic
Plain of north India, 9 or 10 days later.
The Sun Kosi starts off with relatively
mild rapids the first couple of days. The
surprises sneak up on you during the last
days.
It is considered one of the world's top
10 classic river journeys.
Trisuli (grade 3+)
The cheapest river trip available in Nepal,
where you pay $… or so per day. Although
relatively unsafe during monsoon, it is
fun otherwise. A Trisuli river trip can
be combined with trips to Chitwan or Pokhara.
It is undoubtedly the most popular of Nepal's
raft able rivers.
Kali Gandaki (grade
5-5+)
Sacred Hindu river, here the rapids are
technically challenging, winding through
canyons and
gorges. Starting at Baglung, you could raft
down to Ramdighat in five-six days. You
may then
continue on to the confluence with the Trisuli
at Devghat, adding another 130 km and 3-4
days.
Bhote Kosi (grade 4-5)
A couple of hours out of Kathmandu, it is
26 km of continuous white water. Can be
done in 2 days.
It is the steepest river rafted in Nepal,
requiring Zen-like concentration from the
river-runner,
and offering an adrenaline rush even in
low-water months. Starting above Barabise,
you raft down to the dam at Lamosangu.
Upper Sun Kosi (grade
1-2)
Begins at Khadichour and ends in Dolalghat.
The river is lined with clean sandy beaches,
which make for great picnic or camping spots.
The trip offers a great family getaway,
far from the maddin
g crowd.
Other rivers
The Bheri in western Nepal can be combined
with a visit to the Royal Bardia National
park. The Ar
un from Tumlingtar is another option.
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