Rafting in Nepal

Nepal has earned popularity worldwide for its best White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing and Canyoning. A river trip is one of the best ways to explore a typical cross section of the country's natural as well as ethno-cultural heritage in Nepal. River is regarded as a form of goddess and used for the purpose of various religious rituals such as cremation under both Hinduism and Buddhism, taking bath during river festival-Chhat Parba, etc. Plethora of cultural activities can be witnessed being performed along the river. The adjoining slopes of Nepalese rivers often harbor dense vegetation and interesting wildlife. Besides, rivers of Nepal also hold several varieties of fishes. Few rafting rivers in the world can match the thundering courses of the rivers of Nepal, which originate from the snow meltdown and the rains in the Himalayan terrains and contours. The rivers gush through twisted canyons, and wind through valleys and tame out only as they spill out into the Gangetic plains of India to merge with other river systems.

There are a total of sixteen rivers to choose from for rafting in Nepal, out of which Trishuli River is considered the best. In addition, Kali Gandaki, Karnali, Bhote Koshi, Sun Koshi, and Marshyangdi needs special mention for rafting in Nepal. Rafting in Kali Gandaki River takes five days which passes through intense rapids, deep remote canyons and deep gorges. Rafting in Bhote Koshi stretches up to 26 km. of continuous white water, while, Marshyangdi River is a four-day of uninterrupted white water. The Karnali River provides some of the most challenging rapids in the world. The Sun Koshi River offers the longest rafting of almost 270 km. that takes 8-10 days to complete and the most biggest and longest of all.