Nepal is a mountainous country, but we do have plains as well. Nepal’s terrain is very different from north to south. In the north, lies the mighty Himalayan ranges, while the southern Nepal is mostly plain. Because of this topography, Nepal’s gradient is unrivalled in the world and for this reason Nepal’s rivers provide a rare opportunity to experience white water rafting that is not available in other countries. Nepal has in numerous rivers, therefore, in this article, we have collected the best five Nepali rivers to raft on.
1. Marshyangdi
Marshyangdi was only opened to commercial rafting in the year 1996. It is one of the best rafting rivers in the world. This river is graded as class IV River for Kayaking and passes through various deep and narrow gorges. While rafting in this river, you will see spectacular views of Manaslu and Annapurna. This river is very difficult to raft and is recommended only for the toughest guides and crews.
2. Tamur
Tamur originates from the Mt. Kanchanjunga, the third highest peak at 8,586 m in the world. In terms of length it is the sixth longest river in Nepal. Rafting in Tamur requires some patience, because you need to trek to remote parts of Nepal, but the rewards are handsome as well. You will savour at the thrill of rafting down Tamur river, later. On your way, you will see awesome views of Mt. Everest - the tallest mountain in the world at 8,848 m and Mt. Kanchanjunga.
3. Karnali
With a length of 180 kilometres, Karnali is the longest and the largest river in Nepal. This river originates from Tibetan Plateau near the Lake Mansarovar, and flows through lush forests in the far western region of Nepal. As it flows down towards the south, this river passes through sparsely populated area that are rich in wildlife. If you want to immerse yourself in the nature’s tranquility as you raft, this is the best river for you.
4. Bhote Koshi
Bhote Koshi is the steepest of all the rivers that are rafted in Nepal. Right from the start, Bhote Koshi shows its true color, with continuous rapids, that are difficult to conquer. This river is one of the shortest but fiercest river for a rafting trip. If you are short of time and longing for more adrenaline rush, Bhote Koshi , is there for you.
5. Sun Koshi
Sun Koshi means “the river of gold” in Nepali. National Geographic has rated this river as one of the top ten white water rivers to raft in the world. Sun Koshi arises near the Tibetan region and flows through some of the world’s highest mountains. In terms of length, Sun Koshi provides the longest rafting trip, (a total of 270 kms) in Nepal. The waves are gigantic and there are several Class V rapids on the way.
Contact:
If you want to raft in these world class whitewater rivers, email Nepal River Runner at info@nepalriverrunner.com or call at +977-1-4701456.
