Nepal River Rafting.
RAFTING, Kayaking, Cannoning The fact that you want to raft down Nepal's challenging rivers means that you have long ago graduated from the nursery school of "Row, row, row your boat". The many 'raftable' rivers in Nepal meander between canyons, villages, and virgin forests, wildlife, like needle through thread, weaving the country's rich tapestry of ethno-culture and bio-diversity. Originating in the bowels of the Himalayas, these rivers flow across the length and breadth of Nepal and neighboring India, before emptying mostly into the Bay of Bengal.

Rafting is inarguably the best way of exploring Arcadian Nepal. The waters offer something to everybody: from grade 5-5+ rivers with many raging white water rapids for the brave and the adventurous, to grade 2-3 rivers with a few rapids for the laid-back type. The beautiful thing is that just about anybody, whether old or very young, can raft. Moreover, it can either be a two-week trip or a 2-3 day trip-you decide.

Paddle rafting is strongly recommended by nepalvisitors.com. It involves teamwork with the river runner barking instructions from his perch on the aft. You can either do participatory rafting, where you and your group are provided with a runner and barebones staff support, or a "luxury safari style" trip where a full team of staff is provided to address your group's every need and want. Mind you, rafting is not the only way to travel downstream. A few companies offer inflatable kayaks, or fiberglass kayaks for hire.

An extreme sport popular in Europe, Canoeing is now available in Nepal. Canoeing gives you the freedom to explore some of the most ruggedly beautiful, yet forbidden places in the world.

Best Time to Rafting.

Season
October through mid-December and March through early May are the best times. It is possible in winter, but you have to watch out for hypothermia. During monsoon (June through September), the white water sections are dangerous, but gentler stretches are runnable.

Raft Route
River Profiles: So far the government has opened sections of 10 rivers for commercial rafting.

Basic One-Day What-to-Bring List

What you wear and bring on the river can make or break a trip. Depending on the weather and difficulty of whitewater you will need various gear. Wetsuits and splash jackets are generally provided when the weather is cold or the whitewater is advanced.

Since getting wet is part of any river trip, bring clothing that you don't mind being saturated with river water. Synthetic materials dry quickly and keep you warm even when they're damp, but on really hot days, a cotton t-shirt helps keep you cool. There is generally not room on one-day trips to bring a change of clothes on the river.

Clothes:

•  Swimsuit: two pieces are preferable for women, but sometimes synthetic underware are better for bottoms so you don't get "boater's butt"

• Shorts: quick drying like board shorts or running shorts. They can double as a swimsuit for men. Thighs tend to get sunburned quickly and longer shorts are the best sunscreen possible.

• Tennis shoes or water sport sandals like Keen, Teva, or Chaco, or wetsuit booties with soles--NO flip-flops unless you want your guide to duct-tape them to your feet!!!

• Shirts: long sleeved shirts work best for sun protection, cotton makes you colder

• Baseball cap or visor (with strap) for sun protection

Sometimes REQUIRED (and always nice) for cold or early season trips:

• Wetsuit* (for either cold weather or more diffcult whitewater)

• Paddle jacket/ splash jacket*

• Hat and/or gloves (wool or fleece for both)

• Long underwear: fleece, Capilene, Smartwool or Polypropylene work best

• Sweater: fleece or wool

• Socks to keep your feet warm: synthetic (Polypropylene) or wool --NO COTTON!!!

Gear List (Optional)

• Water bottle with strap

• Sunglasses with strap (chums or croakies work well, as does duct tape!)

• Insect repellant

• Sunscreen/lip block

• Medications

• Disposable/waterproof camera

• May be rented from or provided by your outfitter

**Your outfitter will likely include a what-to-bring list with specific details for your trip

Disclaimer: River descriptions and classifications may change due to natural events that may create new hazards or flows. NepalVisitors.com advises that any paddler that uses this site be additionally informed by seeking out local news and updates for changes on this river.

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