The 7 Best Rafting Trips You Need to Experience Now

Nepal is an ideal destination for those travelers who are seeking a perfect adventure escape in the Himalayas. Beyond mountain trekking, the Himalayan Rivers in Nepal offer unbeatable joy and adventure of white water rafting. Nepal’s rivers are second to none, originating from the glaciers of the world’s highest mountains. There is plenty of white water to keep the adrenaline high, with more tranquil stretches in between reflecting on the abundance of natural beauty. Here are listed the 7 best rafting trips you need to experience that offer you the adventure of a lifetime.

1. Tamor River

The Tamor River Rafting is a world-class expedition because it perfectly combines a high-altitude trek with super rough water. It one of the best rafting trips. It starts with a hike through forests of rhododendron trees and ethereal views of Everest and Kanchenjunga up close before you even get in a boat. When you finally get on the Tamor River, it feels like a roller coaster ride on water by packing over 120 rapids into a single stretch, saving its most powerful surges for toughest ones at the end. Because it flows through the remote eastern wilderness of Nepal, it offers a level of isolation and raw natural beauty that more accessible rivers simply can’t match.

2. Sun-Koshi River

Sun-Koshi River Rafting is one of the ten best river rafting adventures in the world, is the longest trip offered in this Himalayan nation. Rafting on this river begins from the hilly region with your put-in point at Dolalghat, just a two-hour drive from Kathmandu and you end the trip at Chatara, down in the plain. When you complete your Kathmandu Tour and embark on an ultimate adventure of your life. The rushing waters of Sun Koshi come down from the snow-capped mountains, passing through the hills and plains, great gorges and canyons offering one of the best rafting trips.

3. Karnali River

Karnali River Rafting is one of the most incredible journeys of life, is one of the best rafting trips available in the World. Nepal’s longest and largest river, the Karnali springs forth from Mount Kailash, a sacred river in Tibet. During the incredible river journey, pass through deep gorges at various bend of Karnali River and experience the adventure thrill in the remote regions of Nepal. During this river adventure you can also visit for Bardia National Park Tour.

4. Trishuli River 

Trishuli River Rafting is an excellent opportunity to observe the diversity of demography, landscapes and cultural heritage of Nepal. You can experience the thrills of white-water on the course of short adventure trip to this glacial river while making the Kathmandu and Chitwan Tour. The Trishuli River is the most easily accessible from Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan National Park. Besides, it is an excellent river for those looking for a short river trip.

5. Kaligandaki River

Rafting in Kaligandaki River is a wonderful adventure passing through superb scenes, wildlife, unexplored remote villages, challenging rapids, terrific gorges, pristine jungles, and sandy beaches. The Kali Gandaki River rafting adventure can be enjoyed by those who are professional and amateur in water adventures. While passing through world’s deepest gorge, you can have the chances of viewing spectacular Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Kali Gandaki is ideal for people wanting an exciting medium-length raft trip. It is also suitable for a self-sufficient kayak trip for intermediate and expert kayakers.

6. Seti River

Seti River is an ideal trip for those wanting to experience some of the stunning river scenery in Nepal. The river journey will be really a pleasant and picturesque. This trip offers beautiful mountain views of Annapurna South, Fish-tail and Lamjung Himal. Throughout the trip, there will be much scope for exploration, photography and bird watching. One also has the opportunity to swim or just relax on the sandy beach of the river. In nutshell, this unique river passes through two beautiful and contrasting scenic areas offering a good variety of Nepali landscapes.

7. Bhote Koshi River

Bhotekoshi River is the steepest river that is rafted in Nepal, with continuous rapid action making this river a full-on commitment and a huge adrenaline rush. There will not have much time to look at the mountain scenery and surroundings once you are on this river as whitewater action starts. However, the route there is an excellent opportunity to admire the stunning views of the Himalayas! This is an ideal trip for those wanting a short but intensely thrilling rafting trip. Hence, it is better suited to those who have some previous rafting experience. If you have limited time, or just the desire for an adrenaline overload, this is the river for you.

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