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Bhote Koshi River Rafting

Trip Facts

Country

Nepal

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Season

All month

Accommodation

Camp

Start / End Point

-

Max. Altitude

1300m

Group Size

1

Meals Included

Full board

Duration

2 Days

Activity

River Rafting

Bhote Koshi River Overview

The Bhote Koshi River (Grades 4-5) is Nepal’s steepest river raft. It is utilized for kayaking and rafting. In the native tongue, this translates to “river from Tibet.” The Bhote Koshi, also known as the Koshi River and the Bhote, which both refer to Tibet, has its source in the Tibetan highlands to the east of the Kathmandu-Lhasa Highway.

Bungee jumping is one of Nepal’s most exciting adventure activities, taking place 160 meters over the Bhote Koshi River in eastern Nepal, not far from the Tibetan border. In Nepal, the Bhotekoshi River is a well-known location for white water rafting. It’s well known for canoeing and kayaking in addition to rafting. At a gradient of 15 minutes per kilometer, it is Nepal’s steepest river to raft. Given its proximity to the city, a package of 2-3 days would be plenty for this remarkable water journey.

 

The organization has rated it as hard, and it begins in the Last Resort and ends in Baseri (in the Dolakha area), a four-hour journey northeast of Kathmandu. The 25 km long river movement concludes at Dolalghat, which is two hours drive from Kathmandu.
The Bhotekoshi river rafting offers an amazing experience that will last a lifetime and is closest to grade V level. The Bhotekoshi River is another lovely location to unwind.

In addition, you will spend your stay in a tent next to a river while listening to the sound of running water. With the beauty of nature all around, the location is unquestionably ideal for white water rafting and other sports. About three hours separate the destination from Kathmandu and the trip lasts two days.

Also, Over the Bhote Koshi River is the ultimate experience. It is 26 kilometers of nonstop white water that soaks rafters as they race through a genuine maze of gorges and stones. A steep slope towers over 2,000 meters (6,600 feet) from the river in the small valley. The Bhotekoshi River was the first location for bungee jumping in Nepal. However, you may always try out a different adventure activity.

Bhote Koshi River Highlights

  • Distance: 45km
  • Grade: 4-5
  • Duration: Two days
  • Start Borderland.
  • Finished: Lamosangu.
  • Brief description: Bhote Koshi is one of the best short raft trips found anywhere in the world.

Bhote Koshi River Rafting Outline Itinerary

Route End Elevation Elevation Gain/Loss Duration Distance
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal 1350m
Day 02 Kathmandu - Khadichaur to Baseri over night at camp.
Day 03 Baseri - Lamasangu Dam to Kathmandu
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Itinerary

Day 01 :

Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Drive Distance

6.2km

Drive Duration

25 - 30 mins

Highest Altitude

1350m

Accommodation

Hotel

Our official representative will come to Tribhuvan International Airport. And the staff will pick us up from the airport and transfer us to the hotel as we booked.

It is 6.2km from the airport to Thamel, and it takes 25-30 minutes.

Day 02 :

Kathmandu - Khadichaur to Baseri over night at camp.

Meals

B+L+D

Accommodation

Camp

We meet at the office as scheduled, then drive from Kathmandu to Khadichaur, crossing through villages and beautiful mountains. If the weather supports us, the first day of rafting starts point so scenic and panoramic driving. After arrival, our chef will prepare lunch, and guides will prepare the rafts and kayaks if necessary.

Get set and be attentive to our guide’s briefing about paddling and safety talk. Then paddles start dancing musically- like paddling forward, and backward…on the first day, we have only grade 3 rapids, i.e,. launching exercise for the first day.

We pack all our rafting things, then drive back to Baseri (further up from the starting point), and camp at a place of peace and tranquility. Enjoy the camp, making the campfire with Nepali dance.

Day 03 :

Baseri - Lamasangu Dam to Kathmandu

Meals

B + L

Accommodation

Hotel

After having Breakfast, we pack our gear as well, and you will see how your raft team can work well in challenging rapids. We discover down in the fear encounter with the challenge of grade 5 rapids, “Frog on the Blinder”, “Midnight Express”, and numerous grade 4 rapids.

Your body and paddle have to face harder and faster with terrific energy because “Wall” and “Cave” are hissing towards us. The scenery of the different mountains, the country houses, and the forest, and Nepali ethnic and cultural life is so fantastic.

Albeit, we are giving up paddling at the Lamasangu Dam and our trip ends by mid-noon. Once you get their load up and all the kits on the bus, drive back to Kathmandu. What a heart-vibrating trip we had!

Inclusion/Exclusion in Bhote Koshi River Rafting

Cost Includes

  • Transportation from Kathmandu to Rafting point by local bus as per itinerary.
  • Local bus ending point to Kathmandu.
  • All International standard rafting equipment as necessary (Such as self-bailing rafts, helmets, life jackets, kayaks, plastic paddles and spray jackets etc.)
  • Well-trained and highly experienced rafting guides, cooks, and other helper staff.
  • Camping & Cooking equipment (tents, mattress & kitchen gear).
  • Accommodation in the tent during the rafting.
  • All staffs salary, insurance, meals etc.
  • All necessary fees, Government/Local taxes, all national park and conservation area fees. Tourist service charge,

Cost Excludes

  • Any type of personal expenditure such Alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone, and laundry.
  • Food and accommodation cost in case of any natural accident caused by weather.
  • Rescue and insurance such as travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects. You are advised to ensure it.
  • Tips, Gratuities and expenditure.

Departure Dates for You

2 Days

Trip Days

1 Oct, 2026

Start Thursday

3 Oct, 2026

End Saturday

20

Group Size

USD 190

Price

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Status

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