Trishuli is the most popular river for rafting among the visitors & locals alike. The trip takes you down the Trishuli, a river named after Lord Shiva’s trident. The river begins in the Himalaya north of Kathmandu and flows southeast to the southern plains of Nepal. This river is rated from 3 to 5 on the Colorado River rating system. Rafters enjoy one day adventure or a three to five days trip through thick forest, cultivated paddy fields, and narrow gorges. The longer trips end near the Royal Chitwan National Park where you can also go for a jungle safari.
Nepal is also rich in diverse rapid rivers: Grade 5-5+ rivers with raging white water rapids for the adventurous, to Grade 2-3 rivers with a few rapids for novices. Rafters also have a choice ranging from two to three-week trips to trips of two or three days. The options include paddling, oaring and kayaking. Paddling requires all on boat to participate with instructions from river runner. Luxury safari-style trips with full team are available too. In an oar boat, the guide rows alone giving participants a chance to observe the surroundings. Kayaking is another way to travel downstream.
The Trishuli River is most admired rafting river for the remarkable gorges, thrilling rapids and its easy accessibility from Kathmandu and Pokhara. The river is especially recommended for intermediate kayakers. It joins the Bhote Kosi flowing from Tibet. The joining of two rivers look fearsome which can be seen on the way up to the famous and pleasing Langtang trek. It is considered as the easy river so rafting on this river needs no experience. The rapids on the Trishuli are mostly big, bouncy and relatively safe.
Rafting Time: During autumn - mid-September through November, during winter December through February and spring - March through June
If you are taking a trip involving two days or more, carry warm shirts. T-shirts, heavy woolen sweater (warm clothes), extra pair of dry shoes and trousers in addition to the regular items.
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