The Joy Of Rafting Trishuli River

Destination

Nepal

Duration

1 Day

Best Weather

March, April, May, September, October & November

Accommodation

N/A

Meals

N/A

Transportation

Private vehicle

Group

Min 1 pax

Difficulty

Easy

Activities

Rafting, Day Tour

Overview

The main source of Trishuli is from Bhote Koshi which originates from Tibet. Passes Kerung Valley towards Nepal from Raswagari. Mixing into the rapids of Langtang Khola and Chillum Khola further with the waters of Gosaikunda lake it finally becomes Trishuli. A mixture of three tributaries. Trishuli river rafting is the most popular whitewater rafting in Nepal. Taking you across pristine natural beauty, scenic valleys, impressive gorges, unpolluted beaches, and exciting rapids.

Trishuli River rafting grades from 3+ to 4 meaning it is appropriate for the first time as well as experienced rafters. Making it an excellent short trip filled with thrill and adventure.

Rafting Information: Kathmandu/ Pokhara – Charaudi – Rafting – Kathmandu/ Pokhara

After an early breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Head on a drive to Charaudi the starting point of your Rafting trip. Upon arriving at Charaudi meet your Rafting guide. After a brief explanation about the safety equipment and proper procedures, start the trip.

During the rafting, you will run into several rapids. The rapids have been given Nepali and English names according to the grade of difficulty. Listening to stories behind each of the rafting destinations by your guide head on this thrilling adventure.

After a short rafting experience has lunch at the riverside. On unique terrains of huge boulders and rocks. Shortly after lunch, you will again continue the ride. Following the rapids, enter the Trishuli gorge from where the canyon narrows down and walls become steeper with a dense canopy of vegetation surrounding you, and so does the current of the river. As the rapids increase in volume and frequency hang on and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

After this stimulating experience, lay back on your raft and witness Majhi (Fisherman) building traps and preparing their fishing lines all along the riverbanks. The last section of the rapid takes you to Jholungepul, which is named for an extensive suspension bridge, upon reaching here your rafting trip ends. From here head towards Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Your safety is of paramount importance to us at the Alpine Club of Himalaya. We have the absolute authority to cancel the trip or change the itinerary, when deemed necessary or when we have reason to believe your safety is at stake. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, natural disasters, and such, can contribute to changes in the itinerary when traveling in remote mountainous regions. In these extreme situations, we kindly request that you offer your full co-operation to the trusted leader of the group appointed by the Alpine Club of Himalaya. However, we assure you that we will make every effort to keep to the above itinerary.

Detail Itineraries

After an early breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara, head out to the highway, a drive to Charaudi, the starting point of your Rafting trip. Upon arriving at Charaudi our representative and your Rafting guide welcome you, and after a brief explanation about the safety equipment and proper procedures, the rafting trip starts. During the rafting, you run into a number of rapids, which are rated from 2 to 3 grade and have been given Nepali and English names according to the grade of difficulty, you'll hear stories behind each of the rafting destinations by your guide while having lunch on riversides with unique terrains of huge boulders and rocks. Shortly after lunch, you'll again continue the ride, as you enter the Trishuli gorge the canyon narrows down and the walls become steeper with a dense canopy of vegetation surrounding you, so does the current of the river, as the rapids increase in the volume and frequency. This is the time to hang on and have a once in a lifetime experience. After this stimulating experience, lay back on your raft and witness Majhi (Fisherman) building traps and preparing their fishing lines all along the riverbanks. The last section of the rapid takes you to Jholungepul, which is named for an extensive suspension bridge, upon reaching here your rafting trip ends.