| In Nepal you are seriously spoiled for choice when | | | | river is voted by many as one of the world's ten |
| it comes to whitewater, so choosing which river | | | | classic river journeys. It's a great way to discover |
| to raft or kayak can sometimes prove a bit | | | | the real Nepal as you meander through remote |
| tricky! The trips offer everything from heart | | | | rice paddies and hopefully find some inner peace |
| racing rapids, snow capped mountains, isolated | | | | along the way. Certainly a trip worth considering if |
| villages and unspoiled surroundings (not forgetting | | | | you have the time. |
| the singing and dancing in the evenings from the | | | | Karnali- The Wild West. Nepal's mightiest river. |
| river guides!). So how do you choose the perfect | | | | Springing from the base of the Holy Mount Kailash |
| river? Below I have listed a short summary of | | | | in Tibet before dropping off into dramatic canyons |
| many of Nepal's rivers, short and long trip for | | | | raging with whitewater. A great way to get into |
| beginners or experienced paddlers, there's | | | | the remote Wild West where very few travellers |
| definitely a river for everyone in Nepal. | | | | venture as it has only recently been opened to |
| Trisuli- This river originates from the Langtang | | | | tourists. You will need 8-10 days for these Class |
| Himal and is the most popular rafting trip in Nepal | | | | IV rapids. The second half of your journey will |
| (although this does mean you are likely to run into | | | | take you near Bardia National Park where you will |
| other trips on your way down). Easily accessible | | | | see the jungle thickening, great for checking out |
| from Kathmandu or Pokhara the river winds its | | | | the wildlife. In high water the Karnali is a huge |
| way through stunning gorges and exhilarating | | | | undertaking and not one for beginners, the 7km |
| rapids a great trip for anyone. With rapids such as | | | | gorge it holds has been described as a 'thrill a |
| Ladies Delight, Landslide and Good Morning you're | | | | minute roller coaster rider', basically one giant rapid! |
| bound to have a great time. This river can be | | | | Kaligandaki- The Holy River. Named after Kali the |
| enjoyed all year round, although it can really pack | | | | Hindu goddess of destruction this is Nepal's holiest |
| a punch during the monsoon...not for the faint | | | | river. It begins its journey high on the Tibetan |
| hearted! It is perfect for anyone, first timers or | | | | Plateau in the Mustang region on the Northern side |
| more experienced wanting to practice their skills, | | | | of the Himalaya, carving down into one of the |
| a good 1-2 day trip with up to Class IV Rapids. | | | | deepest gorges in the world between Dhaulagiri |
| Bhote Kosi-100% Adrenaline Rush. Rapids are a | | | | and Annapurna. Includes the well known rapids Big |
| good class IV-V just after monsoon and a III at | | | | Brother and Little Brother, these Class III+ rapids |
| lower water. After a three hour scenic bus ride | | | | are well worth a visit. Wildlife, lush vegetation, |
| from Kathmandu you'll be greeted by pristine | | | | white sandy beaches, remote villages, jaw |
| glacial whitewater. This river is continuous and | | | | dropping gorges and surfing waves almost the |
| action packed . If you have limited time (1-2 days) | | | | entire trip, what more can you ask for?! Now that |
| but what a full adrenaline rush then this is the | | | | a dam has been built toward the lower section of |
| river for you. Rapids such as A Ferret in Your | | | | this river the trip is shorter than it once was but |
| Pants and Frog in The Blender give you an idea of | | | | still makes it one of the best medium length |
| what's in store! Located very close to the | | | | rivers (3 days ideal) with more complex rapids |
| Borderlands Resort, this trip can be tied in with a | | | | than many of the other rivers offer. Make sure |
| quick bungy jump from one of the tallest in the | | | | you have your camera ready for this one. |
| world, or a spot of canyonning or even a quick | | | | Tamur- The Jewel in Nepal's East. With Class IV |
| bike trip to the Tibetan Border. I would highly | | | | Rapids you'll need 11 days for this one (6 river |
| recommend this trip for those short of time. | | | | days). This is one of the newest rivers open to |
| Seti- White River. Named because of the constant | | | | commercial rafting and kayaking. This trip |
| whitewater it offers. This river travels through | | | | combines one of the best Himalayan treks with |
| Magar villages from where the famous Gurkha | | | | an exhilarating river journey. The water comes |
| soldiers hail. This river will take about 2-3 days to | | | | from the mighty Mount Kanchenjunga, the third |
| get the best out of it and is more relaxing than | | | | highest peak in the world and in its 131 raftable |
| the Bhote Kosi making it more suitable for families | | | | kilometres there are 120 rapids! The unspoilt and |
| or those who have a slightly more delicate heart! | | | | barely inhabited environment of this area make |
| Although I have to say it is one of the most | | | | for an unforgettable trip. |
| beautiful rivers Nepal has to offer (and is actually | | | | Marsyandi- The Raging River. Ranging from Class |
| said to be the warmest as well!) | | | | I-V rapids depending on the time of year, you'll |
| Sunkoshi- River of Gold. This river gets her name | | | | need 5 days to complete this beast! This is one of |
| from the Goddess Kaushiki, it is one of the | | | | the next generation of rivers in Nepal as it has |
| longest trips Nepal has to offer running 8-10 days | | | | only recently been opened (many of the rapids |
| through the beautiful Mahabharat range and is the | | | | are still yet to be named if you have any ideas!). |
| longest river in Nepal (270km). It's quite an | | | | The scenery on this trip is simply breathtaking. |
| experience to begin just 60km from the Tibetan | | | | Rapids are steep, technical and continuous and a |
| border and end up looking at the dusty Northern | | | | serious undertaking. If you're after a more |
| Indian plain in just a week! Most of the rapids are | | | | demanding river with great scenery this is |
| Class III but be prepared as the biggest waves | | | | defiantly the river for you but be warned, this |
| are saved for the last few days, hopefully you'll | | | | river deserves respect from those that chose to |
| be working like a well oiled machine by then! This | | | | run it, not for a beginner! |