White Water Rafting

Like riding a bull, there are few pastimes on Earth as exhilarating as white water rafting. Although there are tamer rivers perfect for family trips and novice boaters, many experienced white water rafters are constantly in search of wilder, more intense rapids for their next extreme white water rafting trip. For truely daring, there are several ultimate whitewater rafting destinations sure to create once in a lifetime memories for rafting aficionados. Whatever your desire for adventure, it is easy to find the perfect river in Nepal. With a wide range of dificulties from a gentle 01- day float down the Trishuli river, Seti river, to an exhilarating 20- day adventure through the rapids of the remote Tamur, Arun and Karnali, there is an experience for every one waiting in Nepal's famous white waters. Nepal's rivers change with the seasons. Each year, after the heavy monsoon rains the waters swell, changing the run of the rivers and the nature of the rapids. New rapids are created, others become more difficult and some simply impossible to navigate. It is imporatant to remember that some of the white water action you are about to read about could have changed by the time you actually come to run the river.

Nepal is a favorite destination for rafting enthusiasts and experienced river guides who travel the world looking for the best rivers to run. From the fast flowing rivers tumbling down from the mountains to the slow moving waters of the plains (Terai), there is adventure unlimited.

The Guide :
All the guides who are with us are well skilled outdoorsman. Superb chefs and great companies. Apart from their river skill these guides love what they do and their good humor and friendly gestures are sited as one of the key highlights. Also they are trained to international standards and have spent several years rowing for leading rafting companies.

Accomodation :
Rafting is a fully supported adventure. It includes camping Campsites will be on the river banks, normally on sandy beaches. Tents and basic sleeping mats will be supplied, giving rafters the option to sleep inside or outside. As most rivers are away from the roads, all the equipment and food is brought along by the rafting team. They will set up the camp site with a kitchen and dinig area, a camp fire for the night time and tilet facility.

Best Time for Rafting in Nepal
For rafting, October through mid-December and march through early May are the best times. In this time rafters can enjoy great mountain views, clear sky and rewarding natural scenerary. In winter it is possible but they have to watch out for hypothermia. During this time rafters should certainly expect cold water and perhaps think in terms of wet suits and dry tops. Monsoon time is dangerous which brings heavy rains that flood the rivers most so people wouldn't want to be or rafting at that time.

The most popular rivers to go rafting in Nepal are: