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Bhote Koshi River Rafting Trip Fact

Trip Style : Rafting Trip
Trip Difficulty : Easy
Trip Guide : Guided Rafting
Destination : Bhote Koshi - Nepal
Max Altitude : 1350 Meters - 4429 Ft
Daily Walking Hours : 4 to 5 Hours Rafting
Accomodation: Hotel & Camp
Food : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner(BLD)
Start-End : Kathmandu - Kathmandu
Transport : Car, Van, Jeep and Bus
Best Season : March to June and Sept to December

We offer 2-day rafting expedition in the Bhote Koshi River for both domestic and international rafters; Bhote Koshi River rafting is one of the amazing trips we have in Nepal. The short and adventure trip starts from Kathmandu with a scenic 3 hours drive to the east part of Nepal. The drive following the Arniko highway which is the main trade highway to Tibet as well takes us to the wonderful Bhote Koshi River.

You are beginning to understand what this great trip in Nepal offers you nothing less than the ride of a lifetime. If you have never rafted before and if you have limited time but desire an adrenaline overload, then this is a perfect introductory trip package for you because the Bhote Kosi is probably the most exciting short rafting trip in Nepal and the best white water adventure in the world has been variously described as:

Like a pin-ball Machine-and, you’re the ball

Like being flushed down on the open-air toilet

Expedition River etc.

With the adventure of Bhote Koshi you also get the chance to observe emerald green fields terraced high above the river on precipitous slopes, curious villagers lining suspension bridges are amazed as we plunge through cascading waves and chutes of foam. Visiting an ancient culture, trek in the awe-inspiring Himalayas, and get a tan – yep the weather is sunny! We love the excitement of this trip and it really is the best available in whitewater fun. The rapids here are a solid class IV- V at high flow, and a more classic III at lower levels. This true adventure can be rafted between October and December and February and April.

Trip Highlights

Grade for Autumn Oct – Dec 3 to 5
Grade for Spring Feb – May 3 to 4
Possible operation Autumn & Spring
Departure Fix and on request
Rafting days 02 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Entrance by Drive 3 hours east to 95 km. from Kathmandu
Put-in point Lomosangu- Dam
Put-out point Dolalghat Bazaar
River distance 20 km.
Optional trips to Returned to Kathmandu
Numbers of pax Minimum 2 persons

Outline Itinerary
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We take a trip to 95 km. east from Kathmandu is the starting point Lomosangu- Dam of the trip. This is a spectacular drive through villages and if weather permits, you will have fantastic mountain views i.e. Ganesh Himal, Langtang etc, we raft the first 10 km of the Most exciting stretch of the river and then return to the start to play again the same stretch the next day rather than continue with only half a day paddling to the end. Drives back to our camp.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Lomosangu

After breakfast a quick pack up and set out (approx. 9 to 10 a.m.) run white water hit again a class 3 rapid starting from upper section. You have the second chance to show how your raft team can work well together in challenging rapids. We have lunch on the river and continue the action until the take out point Dolalghat Bazaar about 2 to 3 p.m. and bus back to Kathmandu. Our trip is over here.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Place: Kathmandu

Want to Tailor this itinerary?

Ground Transportation.
Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip.
River Permit.
Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (only during the winter) on certain rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment.
Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc).
Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire.
Safety Kayak.
Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation.
Expedition elements include professional guides and leadership.
First aid kid box.

Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages during the whole trip.
Hotel accommodations & meals at if you stay anywhere at the hotel during whole trip.
Emergency evacuation.
Things of personal use.
Member insurance.
Private Transportation.
International airport pick up drop (if you order we can arrange).
All Airfare.
Tips to Staffs.
Sleeping bag.

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Useful Information

Note: The rafting itinerary can be changed as per the different situations.

Please bring

T-shirts.
Swimwears for on the river.
Warm clothing for the evenings including a fleece or a pullover.
Sunscreen and lip protector.
Sunglasses (with retaining device) and/or a cap.
Towel and Toiletries (environmentally friendly is best).
Personal medication.
Flashlight.
Footwear.
Reading book.
Fishing hook.

Nepal Visa info

Visa for Nepal, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. Please kindly bring two passport-size photos and a passport copy along with you. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying USD40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 100. If you need more info on a visa for Nepal then please kindly feel free to ask us or browse our Nepal info page.

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you have any questions regarding the trip, please feel free to contact us. We answer all inquiries within 24 hours. If you want to book a trip, you can send us an email or contact us directly by phone: 0977 98510 36844 (Ram Kumar Adhikari).