If its adventure you seek, youll
find it on this trip with one day of easy trekking and
five days of intense rafting. it is used to say that
Marshyangdi is the raging river in Nepal and describes
one of the best whitewater runs in the world Only
recently opened for commercial rafting (many rapids have
not been named yet), the Marshyangdi is one of the next
generations of rivers in Nepal, steeper and with a much
more continuous stretch of rapids. The rapids are so
continuous and technical that we run the rafts empty of
gear for maneuverability.
Best Time To Raft
There are two rafting seasons. The best season is
September following the monsoon and extending through
October, November and sometimes early December. The
second season follows the spring thaw from March to May,
the best water being in April/ May. Combine the
Marshyangdi or the Kali Gandaki with any of our treks in
the Annapurna Region
Marshyangdi River Rafting
Days: 5 days Grade: 4-5 Grade for autumn: Oct Dec Grade for spring: Feb-May Possible operation: Autumn & Spring Departure: Fix and on request Rafting days: 5 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
4 Days (Pokhara to Pokhara) Entrance by: 8 hrs drive to Bensi Sahar for Km
.Drive from Put in point: Nagdi Put out point: Bimal Nagar River distance: 47 km Optional Trip to : Drive to Chitwan National Park
or Kathmandu No of pax : Minimum 2 Pax
A pre-departure
meeting to answer any questions, arrange timings
for the departure and meet the team over a glass
of rum (or two) is held the night before.
Day 01 : Drive 8 hours to Besisahar from
Kathmandu and then to Khudi to set up Camp After
reaching Besisahar we unload the gear and one of
our staff will show up with a porter who will
carry all the expedition gear to our camp at
Khudi. We arrive at Khudi in time to set up
camp, relax and find the best spot to take in
the magnificence of the surrounding Himalayas at
sunset
Day 02 : Trek start from Khudi to Ngadi
then back to Ngadi by raft for your night camp
After breakfast, we start trekking for a couple
of hours to our put in point Ngadi. Lunch will
be served, rafts are pumped, gear handed out
after and your expedition leader 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! This is the most knuckle gripping
section of the river so enjoy it. We encounter
rapids as Instant Karma, Twinkie, Adrenaline,
and Mama's Big Butt by Bhulbhule. We finish
today back at Khudi and have a well-earned
dinner.
Day 03 : Start adventure-rafting trip from
Khudi and raft up to the sandy beach below
Besisahar From today you have to be prepared to
continuous bumping into the challenging rapids
and it doesn't stop after the 1st day. The
crystal blue water thunders down steep as
waterfall for mile after mile, with lush jungle
clinging insecurely to the canyon walls and
surreal mountains suspended high above the
forested ridges. You have to run on these rapids
and tackle the intense whitewater rafting for
the next 5 hours. Lunch will be provided on the
way and then continue descent to the camping
site in the sandy beach. The white sandy beaches
below Bensisahar make for the most comfortable
nightspot around
Day 04 : As done before and camp in
Bhotewodar After breakfast we hit directly into
whitewater again. At Phaliya Sanghu the whole
river is squeezed between vertical walls, which
rise 200 ft to a suspension bridge across the
river. For a short section after Phaliya Sanghu
the river relaxes, the rapids are more open and
nowhere as powerful. We end the day at
Bhotewodar, where we camp on the banks in the
cave of a Shiva temple.
Day 05 : Bhotewodar to 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 lunchtime where our
transport is waiting to take us back to Pokhara
or Chitwan or Kathmandu
Marshyangdi
River Rafting Price
2 People USD 250 per Pax for 4 Days
3-5 People USD 230 per Pax for 4 Days
6-9 People USD 215 per Pax for 4 Days
10-14 People USD 200 per Pax for 4 Days
15 & above person: 1 pax free and USD 180 per
person for 4 Days _____________________________________________________________________
COST INCLUDES :
# Private 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.
# Company T-Shirt .
COST
EXCLUDES :
# 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.
# International airport pick up drop (if you order we
can arrange).
# Tips to Staffs.
# Sleeping bag (NRS.50 per night).
# Please bring: - T-shirt.
# swim wear 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 (you can fishing in the Himalayan River)
Please bring: -
T-shirt.
Swim wear 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 (you can fishing in the Himalayan River).
