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Bhote Koshi River Rafting
Trip ID: UM5402
Trip Overview
Trip Highlight
- Only 3 hours from Kathmandu – Nepal’s most accessible rafting trip
- Extreme whitewater action with Class IV–V rapids
- Paddle through Himalayan gorges, valleys & villages
- Beach camping with campfire BBQ, music & stargazing
- Adventure combos: Rafting + Bungy Jumping + Nagarkot Visit
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 : Kathmandu to Lamosangu – First Rafting Adventure
- Morning pick-up from your hotel and drive to Lamosangu Dam (approx. 3 hours) via Bhaktapur, Kavre’s forests, and Balephi Bazaar.
- Warm welcome by the rafting crew, followed by safety briefing and equipment check.
- Start your first rafting session, tackling continuous Class V rapids with heart-pounding drops and sharp bends.
- Later, the rapids ease into Class IV, still providing plenty of excitement.
- Reach the riverside campsite after about 3 hours of rafting.
- Evening fun: beach volleyball, soccer, yoga, BBQ, campfire, music, and storytelling.
- Overnight stay in tents under the stars.
- Day 2 : Rafting to Dolalghat – Return to Kathmandu
- Wake up to riverside views and enjoy an early breakfast.
- Begin rafting with Class V rapids, gradually transitioning into Class IV–II sections.
- Paddle past scenic terraced farmlands, colorful villages, and dense forests.
- Pass through the famous Sukute Beach holiday spot.
- Conclude rafting at Dolalghat and enjoy a delicious riverside lunch.
- Afternoon drive (approx. 3 hours) back to Kathmandu.
Trip Cost Inclusion
- Round-trip ground transportation
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner – Nepali, Western & continental options) during the trip
- River permit & necessary government fees
- High-quality rafting equipment (self-bailing rafts, helmets, life jackets, paddles, dry bags, camera barrels, safety & medical gear)
- Professional rafting crew (guide, helpers, cook)
- Deluxe tent accommodation or riverside lodge
- Safety kayak support
- Food, accommodation, insurance, and transportation for staff
- First-aid kit
Trip Cost Exclusion
- Mineral water, cold drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Emergency evacuation costs
- Personal expenses & insurance
- Tips for staff
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