Nepal Travel Trek

Marshyangdi River Rafting

River is the main sources and most powerful and attractive forces on natural part of Nepal. There are several excellent rivers in Nepal which offer brilliant rafting or canoeing. Trishuli, Seti, Bhotekoshi, Kali Gandaki, Marshyangdi, Sunkoshi, Arun, Karnali, Tamur are the main excellent rivers for rafting or canoeing. Nepal's rivers are second to none, originating from the glaciers of the worlds highest mountains, they plunge through towering gorges and forested foothills before the more tranquil journey along the Ganges plain on their way to the Bay of Bengal. Rivers here are regarded as goddesses, and are included in a number of Hindu and Buddhist religious rituals. There are clear sandy beaches to camp or take a meal, and cool clear pools to bathe.  On these rivers you will find the world's most thrilling whitewaters with a wide range of difficulties and warm water. There is no more relaxing experience, any better way of getting from Kathmandu valley to the jungles of the Chitwan Valley, a drop of thousands of feet in new heavenly miles. Experience water rapids grade 2 to 7 in a beautiful environment of colorful villages, subtropical vegetation and friendly people will be unforgettable. River journeys range from one-day short-cut excursions to 11-day long way expeditions. Each offers incredibly unique knowledge and engenders a lifetime record.

The Marsyangdi rouging river rises on the northern slopes of the Annapurna Himal, flows east through a dry valley around Manang, and then swings south to join the Trisuli River at Mugling. Marsyangdi River is one of the most outstanding Class IV Kayaking Rivers in the world. The Marsyanndi is the most exciting class IV-V white water in Nepal. A white knuckle trip from the time your paddle hits the water till your feet touch dry land so not for the faint hearted. Continuous exhilarating white water with magnificent mountain backdrops.
The "raging river", drains the northern slope of the Annapurna Mountains. It was only opened to rafting in 1996 and yields some of the most exciting class iv-v white water in Nepal. This river demands 100% Commitment from both crew and guide. It is totally different from the big volume rivers like the Sun Koshi and Karnali; the rapids are technical and require a very different approach. Big Volume Rivers need power and a good line, the Marsyangdi needs fast reactions from the crew to get through this pin ball machine river. The Marsyangdi quickly forges raft crews of complete strangers into true teams.
Located on the eastern side of the Annapurna circuit, the Marsyangdi River has long been famous for the beautiful views. With each twist and turn the steep sided gorge walls frame a new mountain backdrop.
 Best season to visit: November –December and mid March –April
Raft Grade: Class 04+ -05
Length of Raft: It is advisable to do 02-05 days along this route to fully experience the river rafting in Nepal.        
Accommodations: Camping

General information: One of the most outstanding class 4 rafting rivers in the world. Continuous, exhilarating white water with magnificent mountain backdrops. Recommended for experts kayakers and rafters from Bhote Odar on. The Marshyangdi river rises on the northern slopes of the Annapurna Himal, flows east through an arid valley around Manang, and then swings south to join the Trisuli river at Mugling.

Additional Information: Put in Point is Besi-Sahar (altitude 823m)  and take out point is Bimal Nagar (altitude 370m). Maximum gradient is 2 % and the volume in November is 80M3/sec.

Outline Itinerary:

Note – Our Itinerary does not include your arrival and departure day to and from Kathmandu, and our fixed dates are the trekking starting date from Kathmandu. And, our river guides will give briefing every evening for the next day. So, any information not covered now by this itinerary can be discussed then.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Besisahar:
After breakfast, we leave by private bus to Besisahaar. The last four hours of this ride takes us off the "good" tarmac roads and tends to be a little bouncy in places ( I hope this is a subtle enough hint). We have scheduled a rest day into the program to allow for any unlikely but potential delays. That night we stay at a teahouse. We start trekking for a couple of hours to Khudi where we make camp and sleep for the night. We will leave one of our staff to look after the campsite, and then we will continue to trek for one hour more to Bulbule. Your expedition leader and guides will brief you and train you on land about safety and paddling. Pay attention as you are straight into the rapids and this river has a way of underlining any Mistakes!
Day 02: Besisahar to Chepe:
After breakfast, hike up to Nagdi with all the gears to the river put in point. This is the most knuckle gripping section of the river so enjoy it as you will encounter continuous Class 4 rapids. We finish today at Besisahar and have a well earned dinner no doubt a rum punch to help it down.
Day 03: Chepe to Turtle Bazar:
This is the day to relax, go walking and learn to roll in a kayak and have a day in this beautiful area, away from the crowds of trekkers. The only reason this day is lost is if there are any problems on day one as explained.
Day 04: Turtle Bazar to Bimalnagar to Kathmandu:
The River becomes very mellow and goes through a high walled gorge with birds and vegetation that can only be described as breath taking. We reach our take out point at Bimal Nagar by lunch time where our transport is waiting to take us back to Kathmandu/Pokhara.

Cost Includes:

• All meals during the rafting and trekking period
• Rafting & trekking permit
• Transportation by van
• Rafting, kitchen and camping equipment
• Experienced Captain
• Cook and other staffs
• Group leader will be free over ten pax

Cost doesn't include:

• Mineral water, cold drinks and alcohols during whole trip
• Hotel accommodation & meals at hotel during whole trip
• Emergency evacuation
• Things of personal use
• Member insurance
• Private transportation

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