Rafting & Environment In Nepal

Nepal, for all it's massive mountain peaks and impressive geography, is actually an incredibly fragile environment. At Nepal Darshan Tours, our lives have revolved around the free flowing river. We feel an increased responsibility to protect and preserve these wild places. Not only do we leave every campsite cleaner than when we've arrived, we've taken steps to protect Nepal's rivers and the people who live along them.

Major Rivers In Nepal

Bhote Kosi ~ Wet and Wild - 2 Days - Class III-V

Just 3 hours north of Kathmandu you'll end up mere kilometres from the Tibet border. Your splash-down put-in point. Get ready for a couple of days of 100% adrenaline rush riding through a river lined by terraced mountains and forests.

Kali Gandaki ~ The Holy River - 3/4 Days - Class III-IV

The recent damming of the lower portion of this river, has left us with one Nepal's premier medium length river journeys. Although villages are few, you'll still spy pilgrims making their way down to pay homage to the Goddess Kali; the river's namesake.

Karnali ~ This is the BIG ONE! - 12 Days - Class III-V

The Karnali, Nepal's mightiest river, descends through the Himalayas in a series of magnificent gorges. In traditional Nepalese fashion, dozens of porters carry our equipment for two days as we trek to one of Nepal's most isolated and least explored areas. Exceptional big volume rafting through tropical jungle, deserted beaches and small villages.

Marsyangdi ~ Steep and Challenging - 6 Days - Class IV-V

An extreme and exotic Marsyangdi, means raging River in the local dialect and this aptly describes one of the best white water runs in the world. We trek through charming Gurung villages and emerald fields to Ngadi. Children play excitedly as we pass, snow-capped Himalayan giants surround us, and the champagne river churns and bubbles below.

Sun Kosi ~ The River of Gold - 8/9 Days - Class III-V

The warm waters of the Sun Kosi surge for 270 kms between roads. Whipped foamy white where narrow canyons constrict the river's flow, the cataracts are long and powerful. There are dozens of adrenaline pumping rapids and miles of calmer water to reflect on this beautiful area.

Tamur ~ Fly, Trek and Raft - 11 Days - Class III-V

A trip to the newly opened Tamur river in Eastern Nepal will provide a fantastic mountain flight over one-third of Nepal's width, a short trek across a 10,000 ft Himalayan pass, and an exhilarating river expedition. Local people are a fascinating collage of tribes and castes. You'll see the sacred lake at Gupha Pokhari and be greeted by stunning views of the Kanchenjunga massif, Makalu and mighty Everest. Towering waves leap skyward, with seemingly endless rapids surging through steep canyon wall on the final few days of this ultimate river journey.

Trisuli ~ A Blast at Monsoon Flows - 2 Days - Class III-IV

A classic river at high monsoon flows when huge runoffs make the river swell and sheer like an immense ribbon of churning ocean. Flows are gentler outside the monsoon season. The close proximity to Kathmandu make the Trisuli one of the premier short trips for beginner to advanced (during monsoon) rafters.

General Information

Things To Carry Along

Personal Equipment, A sleeping bag and pad (two to three season bag), Either down or synthetic filled, A foam pad or Thermarest sleeping mattress, Lightweight pants, Cotton underwear, Light weight long sleeved shirt or T-shirt, A fleece style jacket, Polypropylene or wool, Toiletries, plenty of moisturizing lotion, Spare glasses or contact lenses, Flashlight or head lamp with spare batteries, Water-bottle, River sandals like Tevas or Alps, Old running shoes, Shorts or a swimming costume, A sarong for women (a long piece of cloth wrapped around your