Bhote Koshi River Rafting
Highlights
- Extreme whitewater rafting
- 4+ Rapid class
- Nearest rafting destination from Kathmandu
- Enchanting Himalayan views and exploration of Nepali Country side
- Can be combined with Bungy Jumping and Nagarakot visit.
Trip Itinerary
We visit on our office in Thamel or we can pick you up from your hotel. Then we take luxurious drive towards southeastern part of Kathmandu valley. We pass by Bhaktapur and Kavre district until we reach to Dolalgha, where our rafting ends tomorrow. After crossing bridge over Indrawati River, enter into Sindhupalchowk district. After crossing bridge, we continue driving along side of river until we reach to Confluence of Bhote Koshi and Tama Koshi nearby famous Balephi bazar. Leaving Bapheli behind we continue drive upstream, cross bridge again in Kadhichaur and finally we reach to Lamosangu. After reaching Lamosangu we will be welcomed by rafting crew and briefed about safety measures and major joys that we will enjoy tomorrow. Just below the Sun Koshi Hydropower station the tent camp will be set covering wider sand beach. Rafting master will make us well equipped and start paddling down in 5+ rapid for first two hours and 4+ rapid grades for last one hour. The upper part of river flows in extreme rapid speed and lower part runs smoothly. After three hours challenging rafting we drive back to camp. In evening we can play beach volleyball, soccer, and other sand games. In evening, we enjoy campfire, barbeque and dancing at camp. Overnight in Camp tent.
After breakfast, we start second day rafting from Lamosangu. Today also we navigate same route. In begging we start on class 5 rapid and then go through other 4, 3 and 2 grades rapids. In between we coast down through beautiful campsites, bountiful farming terraces with green vegetation, and colorful settlements on both edges of Bhote Koshi River. After crossing challenging confluence of Bhote Koshi and Tama Khosi we enter paddle down between dense forests until we reach to Sukute Beach, a famous campsite and holiday destination. Then we sail over gentle water in peaceful location until we reach to Dolalghat, the take out point, where we wrap up two days rafting. After having lunch in Dolalghat we take luxurious drive back to Kathmandu.
Optional Trips.
- Bungay Jump in Bhote Koshi
- Dhulikhel Nagarkot trek.
Cost includes
- Private Ground Transportation
- Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip
- River Permit
- Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (only during the winter) on certain rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment
- Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc)
- Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach fire
- Safety Kayak
- Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation
- Expedition elements include professional guides and leadership
- First aid kid box
Cost doesn't include
- Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages during the whole trip
- Hotel accommodations & meals at if you stay anywhere at the hotel during whole trip
- Emergency evacuation
- Things of personal use
- Member insurance
- International airport pick up drop (if you order we can arrange)
- Tips to Staffs
Please Bring Yourself
- T-shirt
- swim wear for on the river
- Warm clothing for the evenings including a fleece or a pullover
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Sunglasses (with retaining device) and/or a cap
- Towel and Toiletries (environmentally friendly is best)
- Personal medication
- Flashlight
- Footwear
- Reading book
- Fishing hook (you can fishing in the Himalayan River)
Photos
River Map
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