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Rafting

Three rivers, from an easy first descent to a true expedition.

Ride the Rivers of Nepal

Feel the pull of glacier fed waters as they carve through deep valleys and quiet forests. Our rafting journeys are guided by locals who understand the rhythm of these rivers and respect their power.

Top Rafting Journeys

Whitewater expeditions born from the Himalayan snowmelt, led by the family that knows these waters from the source.

5-Day Nepal Rafting Tour: Trishuli River & Kathmandu

5-Day Nepal Rafting Tour: Trishuli River & Kathmandu

Raft Class III rapids on the Trishuli River, camp on a private beach & explore Kathmandu on this 5-day Nepal adve...

$500.00
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The Kali Gandaki river at Ghasa, central Nepal

10-Day Kali Gandaki Rafting Tour Nepal

Raft the world's deepest gorge on the Kali Gandaki with Class IV rapids, remote beach camps & Annapurna views. 10...

$500.00
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The Arun River running through eastern Nepal

9-Day Arun River Rafting Expedition

Raft remote Class III–IV rapids through Nepal's ancient Arun Canyon, trek Rai villages & reach a sacred Himalayan...

$500.00
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Things Guests Ask Before Booking

Straight answers about running Nepal's rivers.

  • No experience is needed for the Trishuli, the classic first river with friendly Class III water. The Kali Gandaki suits adventurous beginners, while the Arun is a true expedition river best with some rafting behind you.

  • Professional river crews lead every descent, with full safety briefings, quality equipment and rescue protocols on the water. We run rivers the way we run mountains: prepared, and never in a hurry.

  • October and November, after the monsoon, bring big, clean flows and warm days. March and April are the second window, with milder water and blooming valleys.

  • On the multi-day rivers you camp on sand beaches beside the water, with camps set up and meals cooked by the crew. The Trishuli trip pairs the river with nights in Kathmandu.

  • Quick-drying clothes, secure sandals or river shoes, sun protection and a change of dry layers. We provide the technical equipment, and you receive a full packing list after booking.

  • Easily. The Trishuli slots into almost any Nepal itinerary, and we often link a river descent with trekking or a cultural tour. Ask and we will design it around your dates.