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Bhote Koshi River Rafting
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 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 |
Itinerary
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.
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.
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
Booking Open
Status
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