River Explorations (White Water Rafting)
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Rafting along the Kali Gandaki River
Nepal's soaring mountains give way to a number of torrential rivers; the run-off from these mountains provides the water that not only creates a variety of different white water experiences, but also is the source of the hydro-electric power that fuels that country. Today Nepal is one of the most popular tourist destinations for both easy going travellers and adventure enthusiasts. Nepal provides activities as diverse as mountaineering, White Water Rafting, and trekking & jungle activities.

White Water Rafting in Nepal is the second popular tourist endeavour. Rafting is a good opportunity not only to have an adrenaline-packed adventure, but is also a way to explore Nepal’s vivid ethno-cultural heritage. The northern part of Nepal is confined by the ever snow-capped mountains – Mt. Everest, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and numerous other peaks. The melting snows of these mountains provide Nepal with its water resources and also make it possibly the best country in the world for White Water Rafting and Kayaking. Many raft enthusiasts who have already explored the major rivers of the world say the rivers of Nepal provide a combination of thrill, challenge and cultural experience not found anywhere else.
 
Seti River - White River (2 Days)
The Seti River is well known for the best two-day white water rafting river in the summer and fall season. The river flows through an isolated and scenic area with numerous challenging rapids. From Damauli, the starting point, it covers 32 km of river to the confluence with the Trishuli River. This is a good river for beginners, as well as for experienced rafters looking for a beautiful vista. The tranquillity of the area invites one to have a honeymoon or family trip.

COST: USD 80 per person for 2 days (including round trip transport).
                             
 
Trishuli River – Pool and Drop River (1-3 Days)
This is the most popular river in Nepal, mainly because this trip can easily be combined with journeys to Pokhara or Chitwan.  After a few hours driving from Kathmandu or Pokhara, it offers 1-3 days rafting with exciting rapids such as Upset (4+), Bijuli (3+), Lady's Delight (4), and Landslide (3+). Especially during the monsoon, it is a particularly exciting river filled with rapids, whirlpools and waves. If high-adrenaline isn't your thing, rafting in the low part of this river is fitted even for school children and the aged holiday makers.

COST: USD 30 per person for 1 day (including round trip transport).
 
 
Bhotekoshi River - Tibetan River (2 Days)
A real mountain river with 4-5 class rapids and deadly holes, Bhotekoshi offers the best two days white water rafting in Nepal if not in the world. The commencing point itself is right near the Tibet border. If one has short holiday but still wants high level river adventure, Bhotekoshi is the only river to exhilarate you. As it is such a technical river, high quality equipment and maximum experience are highly preferable for the rafters. Just for your information, this is the wildest, fastest and craziest river in Nepal.

COST: USD 80 per person for 3 days (including round trip transport).
 
 
Kali Gandaki River - River of Kali Goddess (3 Days)
Kali Gandaki is named after the goddess Kali. This river begins in Mustang, an enclave of Nepal on the northern side of the Himalayas, and tumbles down the valleys, creating the deepest river gorge of Asia. This trip provides magnificent views of the mountains, villages, forest vegetation, wildlife and ethno-culture. This river sports 3+ to 4+ rapids.

COST: USD 130 per person for 3 days (including round trip transport, PKR/PKR).
 
 
Sunkoshi River - River of Gold (8-10 Days)
Sunkoshi is one of the Top Ten white water rafting rivers in the world, originating near Mt. Shishapangma in Tibet, and flowing 270 km east through the great Mahabharata range. The further down the river you go, the bigger it gets, due to its confluences with multiple tributaries, such as the Arun river and the Tamur river. The area is so remote that one must always rely on their own supplies and gear. The river's 3-5 class rapids result in waves so big that the raft sometimes disappears from the sight of those standing on the shore.

COST: USD 350 per person for 9 days (including round trip transport).
 
Marshyangdi River - Raging River (5-7 Days)
Marshyangdi tumbles down through the Annapurna round, the most popular trekking trail in Nepal. Featuring one day of easy trekking and five days of impressive nonstop (grade 4 to 5 rapids) rafting and unparallel mountain views, this jewel of a river is rated as a favourite by the rafters who have been privileged to paddle on it.

COST: USD 180 per person for 4 days (including round trip transport).
 
 
Karnali River - Jewel of The West (9-10 Days)
Karnali is also known as the longest and largest river in Nepal, beginning near the holy mountain Mt. Kailash, and flowing through the scenic flora and fauna to India. It features an easy one day trekking from the nearest road access to the put in point. Along the river journey, you will encounter class 4 to 5 rapids. The rafters also may combine the rafting trip with the wild life safari trip in Bardia National Park.

COST: USD 450 per person for 10 days (including round trip transport).
 
Tamur River - Eastern Challenge (10 Days)
Tamur is a newly opened river that flows in the Far East and meet with the Sapta river. There are four days of trekking from the nearest road access to the put in point through the remote villas, forest and open land with spectacular views of the mountains - Mt. Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and the Everest which is another exhilarating program as combined with white water expedition. The Tamur river has class 4+ to 5 class rapids.

COST: Will be advised soon as Tamur is not in operation but will be soon.