Bhote Koshi White Water Rafting and Kayaking – 2 Days
2 Days
Mar-June, Sep-Nov
III to V
33 Kms
If you have limited time and need a feeling of an adrenaline rush, rafting at Bhote Koshi (also translated as the river from Tibet) is the perfect one for you. The Araniko Highway resides along this river making an easy transport way to Lhasa from Kathmandu. Even looking at the river with rapids of class 3, 4 and 4+ rushes your blood and gives you an adrenaline rush.
The put in point of this rafting trip is the lower part of Khadichour, which is a 3 hour drive from Kathmandu, and the take out point is the Sukute Beach but the put in point changes during the monsoon season. The rafting journey is suitable throughout the year but you can gain a much better experience from September to October.If you are looking for a thrilling white water experience within a limited time, this rafting expedition is just the right one for you!
Itinerary
Day1
From Kathmandu we will drive to Khadichour which will take around 3 hours. After the professional guides brief you about safety and paddling instructions, we will get ready to start our river journey. We will hit continuous rapids of class 3. After rafting for around 16 kilometers, we will reach at a river bank and set up our camps there or go drive back to Kathmandu as per your interest.
Day2
We will start the final day of our rafting expedition driving up to Jambu, which is our second put in point. It’s going to be challenging day as we will hit a lot of rapids of class 3 and class 4+ like Barking Dog, Midnight Special and the Great Wall which aren’t run able. After an hour of rafting, we will again hit so major rapids like Liquid Bliss, Fake Right Go Left and Golden Gate and reach our take out point, i.e. the Sukute beach. We will have a nice and warm lunch at the beach and head back to Kathmandu which will take around 3.5 hours.
What to Bring
Shorts / ½ pant
Sport Sandals
Shirts that will dry quickly
Swim suit
Warm layers (fleece, trousers)
Towel
Toiletries
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Camera and batteries/chargers
Water Bottles
Flashlight
A little cash
What’s Included
Professional English speaking licensed guides highly trained and safety certified to international standards in Whitewater River Guiding, Swift Water Rescue, and Wilderness First Aid
Professionally trained and certified safety kayakers.
Quality rafting and kayaking equipment, including boats, kayaks, helmets, paddles, PFDs, dry bags and Pelican boxes.
Accommodation in a camp and all necessary facilities including two man tents, shelters, simple mattress and sleeping bag, toilet tents, etc.
Treated drinking water
Two-way transportation
River permits.
Industry standard first aid kits
Team photos (photos videos by our team)
Included meals
Day 1 = Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 = Breakfast & Lunch
Types of food provided:
Throughout our expedition, we provide treated stream water for drinking. We employ crews with great culinary ability and provide breakfast, lunch and dinner during the expedition in a buffet style. So, yes you have the freedom to choose what you like. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know about it at the time of booking, so that we can arrange accordingly.
Sample menu for the expedition
Breakfast: Tea, Coffee, White chocolate, Muesli and Cornflakes, Yogurt. Eggs, Toast, Hashed potatoes, Pancakes, Porridge etc.
