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Whitewater River Rafting in Nepal.

Powerful rapids in a wild and committing gorge and a scenic trek to the start. Substantial high-class paddling for the expert kayakers.

Nepal is a river runner's paradise no other country has such a choice of multi-day trips, a way from roads, in such magnificent mountain surroundings, with warm rivers, a semi-tropical climate, impressive geography, exotic cultures, wildlife and friendly welcoming people! (and not nasty biting insects) But it's not just the rivers- as anyone who has been there will tell you, Nepal is a magnificent holiday in its own right- a fairy tale land of temples, mountains, dramatic festivals, exotic cultural, colorful people, medieval villages, superb craft shopping, great food and sight- the bonus is some of the world's best rivers! Forget the images of hard 'Expedition' boating – yes, there are a few rivers like this- but Nepal is jus an outstanding holiday destination for the average recreational kayakers: most of the rivers in this book are class 2 to 4 – and you don't have to be anyone special to come rafting or kayaking in Nepal. Everyone we know has enjoyed his – or her – holiday here, but the one thing you do need to bring is the right mental attitude: values, especially time values, are different from ours and you do need to more flexible and tolerant to enjoy your time here and avoid undue stress. Rafting in Nepal is usually a 'wilderness' experiences in that most rivers don't have highways alongside them- but it's a soft, tamed, wilderness with white beaches for camping, clean blue rivers, friendly locals and few 'nastiest' (one of the things that we hadn't appreciated sufficiently is the happy dearth of mosquitoes and other biting insect- this only struck us last yea when we were being eaten alive by back flies in Peru) Someone described Nepal is as "blissful escapism"! Incredibly inexpensive, Nepal is a peaceful democratic country where rafters and kayakers get a warm welcome as one of the best forms of eco-tourism.

Why Nepal is famous for Rafting?

A paradise for the average. Recreational kayakers of rafter. Finest choice of multi-day trips in the world. Warm water and white beaches. Semi tropical climate. Friendly welcoming people. No bugs! (Well almost) Spectacular mountain scenery. World-class whiter water. Rich cultural heritage. Wild life & jungle. Many trips are easy with over 800 kilometers of class 1-3.

The river running scene.

A lot more people are coming to Nepal specifically to go rafting and kayaking the message is out on the international grapevine that this is the best place in the world for multi-day trips! Rafting companies, both large and small have got more safety conscious-safety kayakers are now commonplace and equipment and standards generally have got better. Local Nepali raft guides have taken up kayaking with enthusiasm and are now adding at world-class level, competing in the Rodeo World Championships. For the rafter, there is now a wider selection of trips on more rivers (the Marsyandi and Tamur are now open to rafting), and some exciting high water trips operating at the end of the Monsoon. New roads and cheap helicopter flights have made access easier, Kayak clinics have rally taken off as people have realized how warm and friendly are rivers like the Seti. It sounds strange, but Nepal is just one of the best places in the world to learn to kayak!