Bhotekoshi River Rafting
Overview
Bhote Koshi River (Grade 4-5) is steepest river rafted in Nepal and used for both rafting and kayaking. Which means “river from Tibet”, in a local language Bhote means Tibet and Koshi Means River and the source of the Bhote Koshi lies in the mountains to the east of the Kathmandu – Lhasa Highway in Tibet. It is a two days run of pure adrenaline located only three hours from Kathmandu which is 26 km of continues white water soaks rafter as they shoot through a veritable maze of canyons and boulders. Over the Bhote Koshi has been described as the ‘ultimate experience’. The valley is narrow with steep hillsides towering over 2,000 meters (6,600 ft) from the river. Nepal’s first bungee jumping site is situated there.
Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: We meet at the office as a schedule then drive from Kathmandu to Khadichaur crossing through villages and beautiful mountains if weather support us, the first day rafting starting point so scenic and panoramic driving. After arrival, our chef will prepare lunch and guides will prepare the rafts and kayaks your hand is necessary. Get set and be attention to our guides briefing about paddling and safety talk. Then paddles starts dancing musically- like paddle forward, 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), camp set at the place of peace and tranquility. Enjoy in the camp making campfire with Nepali dance.
Day 02: After having Breakfast we pack our gears as well as you will see how your raft team can work well in challenging rapids. We discover down in fear encounter with challenge of grade 5 rapids “Frog on the Blinder”, “Mid night Express” and numerous grade 4 rapids. Your body and paddle have to face harder and faster with terrific energy because “Wall” and “Cave” is hissing towards us. The scenery of the different mountains, the country house, and forest and Nepali ethno cultural life is so amazing and fantastic. Albeit, we are giving up paddling at the Lamasangu Dam and our trip ends by mid-noon. Once you get their load up all the kits on bus, drive back to Kathmandu. What a heart-vibrating trip we had!
Includes/Excludes
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 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 & accommodation cost incase of any natural accident caused by weather.
- Rescue & insurance such as travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects. You are advised to insure for it.
- Tips, Gratuities and expenditure.
