Yes, rafting & kayaking are also very popular activities in the Himalayas. Especially Nepal has several world class rivers that belong to the best in the world.
There are trips for everybody! Short day trips with gentle rapids to multi days, exhilarating trips in remote areas. As you understand, the shape of the river depends on its water. So through the year, the rivers keep changing. An easy river with high water in Summer, may turn into a wild, blocked white river when the water level gets lower in Autumn. As trekking and climbing specialists, we do not operate rafting or kayaking trips ourselves, however, some of our friends are the best outfitters in Nepal to work with. The quality level we require on the land, we also require on the water; the best! And as we're completely independant on this, you can trust us to arrange the best and safest services as you can find. So if you’re interested to extend your trek or expedition with a rafting or kayaking adventure, contact us and we’ll work things out for you!
As you can imagine, there are many great rivers, so there are many different possibilities. To name some of the more popular trips, we give you a few suggestions:
Bhote Kosi - Adrenaline Junkies (2 Days)
Nepal's most challenging short river trip, the Bhote Kosi has continuous big rapids and non-stop thrills. Passing through steep canyons and gorgeous scenery, this is the river for 2 days of full on - flat out white water action.
Trisuli - Monsoon Thriller (1 - 2 Days)
This trip is close to Kathmandu and fun and challenging during high flows with a good mixture of continuos rapids and pleasant calm water. Great camping on sandy beaches along exotic jungle forests.
Seti - Family Trips or Kayak Clinic (3/5 Days)
This picturesque trip offers plenty of small friendly rapids. Beautiful jungle scenery with excellent camping beaches on the river banks. Perfect for those with limited time who want a taste of rafting. An ideal trip for families and beginner kayakers.
Marsyangdi - Jewel of a River (6 Days)
A one day trek through remote Gurung villages leads us to the Marsyangdi. One of the most challenging white water rivers in the world. Enjoy magnificent views of the Himalayas, as we work together to run these non-stop, exhilarating, steep and technical rapids.
Sunkosi - The River of Gold (8/10 Days)
Far away from roads and towns. This river offers big and exciting rapids. Find yourself crashing into mountain waves, while passing through breath-taking scenery with excellent camping beaches. Observe first hand, local Nepali village life, as you view continuously changing landscape. This is Nepal's longest river trip and rated in the top ten best river trips in the world.
Karnali - One of the Best Fishing River's of Nepal (12 Days)
Nepal's longest and largest tributary of the Ganges, rises in Tibet near Mt. Kailash. Definitely a world classic combination trip for trekking, white water rafting and wilderness exploration. All rafting equipment is carried by porters as we trek to the river through one of the most remote parts of Nepal. Remarkable pristine jungle scenery with canyons, deserted beaches and small villages. A continuous series of increasing rapids, with waterfalls along one of the best fishing rivers of Nepal. The Karnali eventually passes through the Royal Bardia National Park to join the Ganges in India. Visiting Varanasi?
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Indication of best seasons for mountain biking:
- Spring: March, April, May, June
- Autumn: October, November
Rafting & kayaking is possible through the year, the possibilities depend on the river's water levels.