| Rafting in Nepal
River rafting is also known as White
Water Rafting. Simply put, it is a sport that
challenges your ability to stir against the current
of rivers. You ride on an inflatable rubber raft
over crashing waves of rivers. Rivers in Nepal
are popular for its wild run flows, narrow to
wider width, excellent views of wildlife and unforgettably
scenic views, and the fact that the rivers source
is the Himalaya makes it even more thrilling.
Nepalese rivers can be grouped into 3 categories:
- Antecedent to Himalaya
- After the Mahabharat
- After the Churai range
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Rivers are rated
on a scale from one to six based on rapids
and difficulties in rafting through the river.
Rivers with 3 grade or higher ratings require
some what prior experience of rafting before
taking on the challenges.
- Grade 1-2: Easy (flat water, little
current & mild waves)
- Grade 3: Moderate (Waves, swift current
and narrow channels)
- Grade 4-5: Difficult (powerful water,
constricted channels, steep drops and
the possibility of overturning a raft)
- Grade 6: Very difficult & most
challenging
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| Popular Rafting Rivers
The Trisuli River
Grade 3+ is one of the most popular Nepal’s
raft able rivers. Many choose to incorporate a
ride down the Trisuli with either a trip to Pokhara
or to the Chitwan National Park.
The Kali Gandaki River
Grade 4+
The Bhote Koshi River
Grade 4 to 5
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