Nepal’s three great River Systems, i. e.  the Kosi (or Saptakoshi) River, the Narayani River (Gandak River), and the Karnali River originate in Tibet from glaciers & lakes, flow down south through deep gorges, and after overflowing and irrigating the Terai plains flow toward Ganges in India. Each of these mighty rivers have seven major tributaries – the tributaries themselves no less ferocious. For example the famous Bhote Kosi or Sun Kosi Rivers are the two tributaries among the seven of the Saptakoshi River.

 River rafting in Nepal offers the beautiful natural scenery, unique villages, unique culture and lifestyle of the local people. The country has diverse grades of rapid rivers: Grade 5-5+ rivers with raging white water rapids for the adventurous, to Grade 2-3 Rivers with a few rapids for novices. The rivers are also categorized as the Short and Long Rivers.

Depending upon the distance between Kathmandu and the put-in point, the river can take from a couple of hours, if you choose between the Trishuli and the Sunkoshi. A river trip on any other river requires a longer drive or a flight plus drive and even a trek in some cases.

Short Rafting Trips: between one and four days and do not involve any trekking
Seti River
Trishuli River
Bhote-Koshi River
Kali-Gandaki River

Longer trips: Five or more days, some with trek to Nepal’s most remote areas:
River Marshyangdi
Arun River
Sun-Koshi River
Karnali River