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 Rafting
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Rafting in Nepal is one of the most excited
with world class river adventures. Although
there are easy rivers perfect for family
trips and novice boaters,
many experienced white water rafters are
constantly in search of wilder, more intense
rapids for their next extreme whitewater
rafting trips. For those who really want to
take a risk there are several ultimate
whitewater rafting destinations sure to
create once in a lifetime memories for
rafting professionals.
It is easy to find the perfects river in
Nepal as there are many different class and
technical in different location. With the
wide range of difficulties from a gentle
1-day float down the Trishuli River, Seti
River, to an exhilarating 20-days adventure
through the rapids of the remote Tamur, Arun
and Karnali, there is an experience for
everyone waiting in Nepal’s famous white
waters. Nepal’s rivers change with the
seasons. Each year, after the heavy monsoon
rains
the waters swell, changing the run of the
rivers and the nature of the rapids, New
rapids are created, others become more
difficult and some simply impossible to
navigate.
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Major Rating River (Routes) in Nepal |
 Sunkoshi
(Gold River)
The Sunkoshi is known in Nepal as the River of
gold. It is the longest river trip in Nepal
traversing 270 km in length. It begins after 3
houses drive from kathmandu and is 60 km, ..
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 Bhotekoshi
(100% adrenaline rush)
Bhote Koshi is a grade 5 river and not
recommended for beginners. It starts Tibet (Bhot)
and this river (Koshi) roars its way into Nepal
through some of the most breathtaking ..
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 Marshyangdi
River
Marshyangdi translates to Ragging River and is
well-known as one of the best whitewater runs in
the world. This is one of Nepal’s steepest, ..
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 Seti
River
The Seti khola is another classic Nepal River
coming from the Himalayas, winding its way
through forested canyons and twisted rock and
sand stone formations ..
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 Kali
Gandaki (The Holy River)
The Kaligandaki River is named after the Hindu
goddess kali. The river origin from (upper
Mustang) Tibetan plateaus. It tumbles down to
the plains through Dhaulagiri, ..
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 Karnali
River
Karnali River, the largest and longest river in
Nepal, is the destination of most rafters in
Nepal. Karnali river, known as Ghaghara in
India, literally means ' holy water ..
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 Trisuli
(The High water River)
Trisuli is the grade 3 river is easy to access
from Kathmandu and Pokhara. It is the most
popular for the beginners and short day’s trip.
During the monsoon, ..
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Nepal’s Rafting Grades:
Whitewater Rivers have and internationally
recognized grading scale as follows:
Grade I: Flat water, (Little current)
These types of rivers are flat and slow moving.
A river with a 1grade listed with have some flat
spots. A completely 1graded river will be
totally flat. This kind of river is good for
sightseeing and relaxing.
Grade II : Bubbling current (Small rapist)
A grade II river has a swifter current and some
small rapids
Grade III (Technical and exciting (needs trained
guide)
In a Grade III river, the rapids are becoming
more serious and technical Grade III
And above can only be rafted with trained
guides. This is a fun river with lots of
excitement
Grade IV Seriously big rapids:
This is where the adrenaline gets going grade IV
rive has a fast moving current with many big
drops and rapids. This kind of river is action
packed and need technical paddling.
Grade V the hair –raising limit!
This is a serious rive not for fain t hearted,
with a torrent like current and huge rapids this
is the ultimate in white water adventures,
Grade VI Unrunable
Please note that most rivers contain more than
one grading. For example a grade I –IV river
will contain elements of all the grades, flat
spots, slower small repaid and some big fast
rapids. The grade also varies depending on the
season and the amount of water running down the
river.
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We, a married couple from Canada completed the
Annapurna Circuit 11 April to 29 April. We
booked the services of a guide and a porter
through MR. Shekhar Bahadur Thapa at Alpine
Asian Treks have nothing but good things to say
regarding our experience with MR. Shekhar and
the guide and Porter which we hired through
Alpine. 
