Rafting, Kayaking and Canyoning - 3 Days

3 DaysRaft, Kayak & Canyoning - A Perfect 3-Day Adventure from Kathmandu
Nepal Kayaking
  • Duration3 Days
  • Location Trishuli River & Jalbire Waterfall
  • Group Size 1-12 people
  • Best Season September to May

Nepal with its rugged terrain and towering mountains is home to some of the most thrilling outdoor water sports of rafting, kayaking and canyoning of the whole globe. Nepal's diverse landscape from river valleys at lower levels to snow capped Himalayan peaks provides a natural playground for these water sports.

The rivers of Nepal, driven by the meltwater of glaciers, are renowned for their turbulent rapids and beautiful scenery. Whether rafting down the wild rapids of the Trishuli River or canyoning in the wilderness of the Jalbire Canyon, the experience is unforgettable.

Rafting Nepal caters to inexperienced as well as professional rafters. There are over 10 main rivers which provide gentle to extreme thrills, enabling you to choose your own levels of excitement. The Trishuli River is perfect for beginners and families with a mix of calm waters and exciting rapids.

Nepal also has kayaking, especially for those who prefer to go it alone. Kayakers are able to paddle into smaller creeks and remote rivers which is a more intimate experience with nature.

The canyoning in Nepal is a unique experience that combines hiking and rappelling through waterfalls and down into deep gorges. The famous canyoning site of Jalbire Waterfall is often visited by adventurers for unlimited thrill and fun. It is a sport for those ultimate thrill seekers who love the rush of abseiling down almost vertical canyon walls, jumping into natural pools and battling the power of waterfalls.

Be it rafting in turbulent waters, kayaking in placid rivers or canyoning through wild and rugged terrains, these sports allow you to come close to Nepal's nature. They offer heart stopping experiences for adventure enthusiasts of all ages and grades.

Prime Highlights of Rafting, Kayaking and Canyoning in Nepal

  • Nepal's terrain varies from turbulent rivers and serene lakes to steep canyons and is suitable for all water sports.
  • With thrilling rapids to navigate, hidden gorges to discover and waterfalls to rappel down, these sports are perfect for adventure seekers.
  • Take in breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas, lush forests and cascading waterfalls.
  • Suits perfectly for the beginner adventurers as well as the experienced ones.
  • Chances to witness Nepal's unspoiled, uncharted beauty and riverside communities with their unique culture.
  • Spot isolated villages and catch a glimpse of the native lifestyle.
  • Ideal for bonding with friends, family or fellow travelers and creating memories to treasure a lifetime.
  • Seasoned local guides ensure your safety and security which makes it an easy experience and one to cherish.
  • Offering heart stopping rushes like high waterfalls and powerful rapids.
  • Combined, all three sports offer a mixed adventure experience, showcasing the best of water exploration in a single excursion.
Itinerary
Trip Plan
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The journey begins with an early morning (around 7:00 AM) departure from Kathmandu or Pokhara depending on your location. The picturesque drive is around 4 to 5 hours through stunning countryside terraces, villages and hills. Riding along Prithvi Highway with occasional vistas of the Himalayan range far away, you will reach the rafting site, Chauraudi.

You will have a chance to relax while the rafting guides prepare the equipment that you will need such as life jackets, helmets and paddles. You can change your river clothes so that you will be ready to go.

Your guides will then provide you with an orientation on essential safety procedures and acquaint you with the basics of rafting. You will even be provided with waterproof bags to safeguard your valuables during the journey.

Get ready to experience four hours of adventure rafting on Trishuli River. You will enjoy the best river rafting in Nepal. The river offers Class II and Class III rapids which are best for intermediate as well as beginner rafters. You will be paddling heart stopping rapids, foamy whitewater and have moments of sheer exhilaration.

Amid all the excitement, there are peaceful moments also when the river slows down and gives you a chance to take a splashy swim in its tranquil stretches. You can also try some cliff jumps for an extra dose of thrill.

After a day of activity on the river, your rafting adventure comes to an end at Buttar and we proceed to the River Fun Beach Resort. Just by the side of the river, this resort is the perfect location to relax after a day of action. As the day winds down you will prepare for a peaceful night under the stars at this charming riverside resort.

 

  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Deluxe Room

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the River Fun Beach Resort before beginning the kayaking adventure. Morning is spent acquiring the skills of kayaking in a gentle section of the river where you can get used to your kayak and paddling. More experienced kayakers will have the opportunity to tackle small rapids with the help of our trained safety kayakers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced kayaker, this warm up is the perfect moment to get adjusted to the river's current.

The adventure starts down the Trishuli River. You will paddle through serene sections of water and also heart pumping ones. You can expect to ride Class II and Class III rapids which will give you a thrilling challenge.

For the more social adventurer, there will also be the option of tandem kayaking which adds yet another element of teamwork to the sport. There are beautiful spots to pull over and break up the trip along the way either by having a refreshing swim or simply basking in the views. If you are a thrill seeker cliff jumping is where you jump off into the river below.

Following an exciting afternoon on the river, you will head back to Buttar where you have the pleasure of spending a second night at the River Fun Beach Resort.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Deluxe Room

Jalbire Waterfall is famous for a sequence of cascading waterfalls, natural rock slides and deep plunge pools making it an ideal site for canyoning. Today, we will travel to this beautiful waterfall located in the Chitwan district. Professional guides will brief you upon arrival at the canyoning point regarding the skills of canyoning as well as safety precautions. Canyoning gear like wetsuits, helmets, watershoes and life jackets will be given for a safe experience.

The adventure starts with a 30-minute hike to get to the top of the waterfall. The thick forest and the roar of water build up as you move closer to the edge. The formidable 100 meter plunge of Jalbire Waterfall is a stunning spectacle that gives way to the adventure ahead.

Once at the waterfall, you will begin canyoning as you abseil down the rocky face of the falls. You will descend through several stages each presenting its own challenge and thrill. You will be able to slide down into cold pools at the bottom and once at the base, you can swim and explore the hidden pools formed by the waterfalls. Cliff jumping is also available where you leap off rocks of varying heights into deep waterfalls.

After the exhilarating plunge, you get a quick lunch at the waterfall site. The natural surroundings provide the ideal place to relax and unwind after a day of adventure. Following lunch and some downtime, the canyoning excursion concludes. Depending on what you would prefer we can arrange for a return transfer back to Kathmandu or other points of destination such as Chitwan or Pokhara. All you have to do is inform us in advance and we will take care of arranging the transport.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Cost Details
Includes
  • Professional guides and safety kayakers.
  • All camping equipment (tents, toilet facilities, tarps, etc.).
  • Meals and drinks during the trip (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and juice included).
  • Transportation to and from the river and within the trip.
  • All necessary equipment (helmets, PFDs, paddles, dry tops, throw bags, etc.)
  • All necessary equipments with Kayak and canyoning equipements
  • Canyoning permits.
  • Comprehensive first aid kit.
Excludes
  • Personal items (toiletries, clothing, medication, cameras, etc.).
  • Personal insurance.
  • Alcohol and additional snacks.
  • Tips for guides (optional).
Essential Information

Why Take This Adventure Trio?

Diverse Adventure Opportunities

Every activity is a distinct type of thrill. Rafting allows you to break through raging rapids and experience the thrill of surfing the waves and embrace the wild energy of the river. Kayaking is a more individualistic and intimate adventure allowing you to explore calm rivers or run heavy whitewater in a solo or group kayak.

Canyoning, on the other hand, takes you into the wilderness where you rappel waterfalls, leap into natural pools and make your way through tight, rock filled gorges. This mix gives you a variety of adventures that not only push your physical endurance but also your sense of adventure.

Exploring Scenic Locations

Nepal boasts some of the most stunning landscapes in the world and each of these activities provides a different viewpoint on its beauty. Rafting on Nepal's rivers enables you to see towering Himalayan mountains, fertile valleys and far off villages as you ride wild rivers.

Likewise, kayaking places you on a closer adventure, delivering you to drift through serene lakes and winding rivers with unparalleled landscapes of nature.

Canyoning on the other hand enables you to reach the hidden waterfalls and deep, undiscovered gorges providing you with a sense of discovery and thrill. These activities combined make you experience Nepal's natural beauty in the best way possible, on and off water.

Discover Nepal's Culture and People

Rafting, kayaking and canyoning also provide a unique way of experiencing the local culture. While you travel through rural villages to your adventure destination, you will drive through typical villages, getting a glimpse of rural Nepalese life. The rivers themselves would hold cultural significance and the local guides are knowledgeable to impart about the history and culture of the area. This adds depth and richness to your experience making it all the more memorable.

Test Your Limits and Gain Confidence

Each one of these adventure sports tests your limits in some way or another. Rafting is a team sport in which you work along with others to move through rough rapids. It pushes you to develop communication and coordination skills and also gives you an adrenaline kick.

Kayaking allows you to improve your balance, ability and judgment while you run rapids or paddle serene rivers. It is a challenge on an individual level, so you get to feel directly the effects of your decisions and actions on the water.

Canyoning is physically strenuous where you need to rappel down rocky faces, jump into pools and cross jagged terrain. It pushes your mental and physical limits to the extreme. Together, all these activities establish confidence, autonomy and coordination which give you a high sense of achievement.

Ultimate Adventure Experience

If you want to experience your adventure tour in Nepal in the best way possible, rafting, kayaking and canyoning are an ideal way of doing it. Combining the three ensures that you will be experiencing the country in its full range of challenges and beauty, from peaceful to wild. The diversity of experience has something for every adventurer whether you are seeking a challenge, a thrill or simply a retreat to nature.

Adventure for All Levels

These sports encompass a wide level of skill. Both beginners and experts can raft on rivers that offer different levels of difficulty. Kayaking also varies in challenges ranging from peaceful lake kayaking for amateurs to extreme whitewater kayaking for veterans.

Canyoning can be adjusted to your level of experience with less technical routes for beginners and more challenging routes for experienced adventurers. Combined, these three sports provide a complete range of experiences enabling you to advance and try new challenges as your abilities increase.

Teamwork and Camaraderie

These sports are best experienced in numbers. Rafting is a group sport where coordination among players is most critical in navigating through the rapids. Canyoning often comes with having a group at your back to guide and assist each other while you rappel down waterfalls or leap into pools.

Likewise, while kayaking is primarily done in single boats, it can also be enjoyed as a group where people paddle individual kayaks but enjoy the experience as a unit. Overall, all these sports are followed by the experience of high team effort and camaraderie.

Lasting Memories

The combination of natural beauty, adventure and adrenaline means that this will create memories to last a lifetime. From the adrenaline push of running rapids to the tranquility of kayaking upstream in calm water and the thrills of rappelling down cascading water, these sports encompass an amazing variety of experiences such that your vacation in Nepal shall never be forgotten. Whether seeking to overcome fear, test personal limits or just feel alive, this package has it all.

Tips for the Best Rafting, Kayaking and Canyoning Trip in Nepal

  • Autumn and spring are the best seasons for rafting and kayaking in Nepal with good weather and water levels suitable for adventure. These seasons are also best for canyoning, with powerful waterfalls and a delightful climate.
  • Choose the Trishuli River for rafting and kayaking which has relatively gentle rapids. Jalbire Canyon is an ideal destination for both novice and experienced canyoneers.
  • Raft, kayak or canyon only with experienced, certified guides at all times. Local guides are familiar with water conditions, hazards and safety protocols, hence making your trip safe as well as more enriching.
  • Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration and keep up your energy levels.
  • Pack high calorie snacks to maintain high energy during your adventurous excursions.
  • Use an appropriately sized life jacket and other safety gear.
  • Wear drying-out clothing or a wetsuit to stay comfortable.
  • Wear strap sandals or water shoes for rafting and canyoning. Neoprene shoes are ideal for kayaking.
  • Apply waterproof sunblock cream and wear a hat and sunglasses to protect against UV rays.
  • Pay attention to the safety briefing and emergency procedures from the guide.
  • Be honest about your experience level and don't push yourself too hard. Select the activities and courses that suit your abilities. Practice on beginner routes and advance towards more challenging ones as your self confidence grows.
  • Use a waterproof camera or GoPro to capture your hair raising experience on water.
  • Ensure that you are physically fit prior to the trip.

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