White Water Rafting in Nepal

Nepal's rivers drop from the Himalaya to the plains through warm water, white sand beaches, and continuous, friendly rapids — conditions that put the country firmly on the world rafting map.

The range is the point: the Trishuli and Seti are perfect first rivers and slot into any itinerary between Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan, while the Sun Koshi and Karnali are genuine multi-day expeditions with riverside camps under the stars.

There is a river for every group — a half-day splash with teenagers, a two-day camp trip with friends, or nine days of expedition rafting graded among the world's best.

The classic rivers run alongside the main travel routes, so a rafting day costs you no itinerary time between cities.

We work only with licensed operators: certified river guides, quality rafts and helmets, safety kayakers on bigger water, and honest grading of every trip.

• ✓Warm-water rapids with Himalayan views
• ✓Trishuli and Seti: ideal first-timer rivers
• ✓Sun Koshi and Karnali: world-ranked multi-day expeditions
• ✓Riverside camping on white-sand beaches
• ✓Certified guides and full safety crew
• ✓Easy add-on between Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan

1. Day trip

   Trishuli River

   2–3 hours of grade 2–3 rapids on the Kathmandu–Pokhara corridor, with riverside lunch.

2. 2 days

   Seti or Bhote Koshi

   The gentle, scenic Seti with an overnight camp — or the steep, punchy Bhote Koshi for adrenaline.

3. 4–6 days

   Kali Gandaki

   A committing canyon run through remote gorges and villages, ending near Pokhara.

4. 8–10 days

   Sun Koshi or Karnali expedition

   Big-volume expedition rafting across the country's wildest corners — beach camps, big rapids, no roads.

• ✓Friend groups
• ✓Students
• ✓Families
• ✓Adventure travelers
• ✓Short-stay visitors

No experience is needed for the Trishuli and Seti: guides teach paddling basics before you launch, and swimming ability is the only prerequisite.

Expedition rivers demand more: previous rafting experience, fitness for consecutive river days, and comfort camping.

Every trip starts with a full safety briefing; helmets, life jackets, and dry bags are always provided.

• ✓Autumn (September–November): the prime season — high, exciting flows settling into perfect levels.
• ✓Spring (March–May): warm weather and friendly water levels, ideal for first-timers.
• ✓Monsoon (June–August): only specific rivers run safely; we advise honestly by month.
• ✓Winter (December–February): possible on sunny days with wetsuits provided.

• ✓Slot a rafting day into any Kathmandu–Pokhara–Chitwan route
• ✓Private raft for your group or join a scheduled departure
• ✓Combine with bungee at the Bhote Koshi gorge
• ✓Family-paced floats with calmer sections
• ✓Full expedition planning for Sun Koshi or Karnali

• ✓Transport to and from the river put-in
• ✓Certified, licensed river guides and safety crew
• ✓All rafting equipment: raft, paddle, helmet, life jacket, dry bag
• ✓Riverside lunch on day trips; full camping and meals on expeditions
• ✓Safety kayaker on higher-grade rivers
• ✓24/7 local support

• ✕Accommodation before and after the river (we can arrange it)
• ✕Travel insurance covering white-water activities (required)
• ✕Personal expenses, drinks, and tips
• ✕Wetsuit hire outside the cold months (provided free in winter)