River Rafting in Nepal

Rafting often known as whitewater rafting and kayaking are water deed with lots of challenges and thrill. As a recreational activity on river it uses inflatable raft to navigate water. Usually rafting activities are done on different degrees of rough water for thrill and excitement. As a leisure sport activity it's popular as well as considered an extreme activity. It's established as booming tourist activity in Nepal as the best way to explore its beauty.

Nepal as mountainous as well as Himalayan region hosts lots of mountains and peaks. Mount Everest lapped nation has 8 of the world’s top 10 highest mountains with various ranges. In number there are about 1500 mountains exceeding 5000 meters. As mountains foundation of rivers, Nepal has lots of big, exciting and scenic rivers for whitewater challenges. Some of them are best whitewater on the earth. And few longer trips are world classics offering experiences of a lifetime. Rafting in Nepal has incredible value for money in comparison to other countries. If you ever plan to try rafting or kayaking Nepal might be the best.

In Nepal the government has opened 16 rivers graded on a scale of 1 to 5 for commercial rafting but there are 7 main rivers which will provide you with a rewarding rafting/ kayaking experience. Trishuli, Bhote Koshi, Karnali, Arun, Bheri, Kaligandaki, Sunkoshi, Marshyangi are major rivers of Nepal which are best for rafting and kayaking experience. September to mid-December, March to early May and June to august are best timing for rafting and kayaking here.