Bhote Koshi River Rafting

Bhote Koshi River Rafting is another popular river for rafting, the Bhote Koshi originates in the Tibetan plateau from where it flows down steep gorges to Nepal in the south. Naturally, the landscape it flows through is rugged, adding thrills to the trip. It’s a through rid with Class IV and Class III in the lower levels.

Rapids Include Frog in the Blender, John’s Home, Gerbil in the Plumbing, Liquid Bliss, and Dazed & Confused.

Bhote Koshi River Rafting, It’s a 3- hour drive from Kathmandu along the Araniko Highway to Bhote Koshi. The drive to the put-in point has its own highlight – views of snow-capped mountains such as Langtang and Dorje Lakpa towards the country's north. Bhote Koshi River with its steep gradient is a fast-flowing river that challenges the expertise of a river guide. The rapids on the Bhote Koshi are highly technical and come one after another in quick succession. At first, the Class III rapids are encountered followed by the more difficult Class IV. The river flows through narrow canyons covered in lush green vegetation and from the rocks flow down crystal clear waterfalls. The usual run on this river last from one to two days.

The Bhote Kosi is known as the River from Tibet and you can start a trip after a peak over the border into Tibet. The Kathmandu / Lhasa Highway (AKA Friendship Highway, Araniko Highway) runs beside the river. You can run a day trip or do a two-day expedition and run parts of the river twice. It’s a great river for beginner rafters and fun for kayakers at all levels.

Bhote Koshi River Rafting is beautiful for an adventure trip with a very steep and basically non-stop mountain river. You are beginning to understand what this great trip in Nepal offers you nothing less than the ride of a lifetime. If you have never rafted before and have limited time but desire an adrenaline overload, this is a perfect introductory trip package for you. Bhote Koshi River Rafting is probably the most exciting short rafting trip in Nepal and the best white-water adventure in the world.

With the adventure of Bhote Koshi River Rafting you also get the chance to observe emerald green fields terraced high above the river on precipitous slopes, curious villagers lining suspension bridges are amazed as we plunge through cascading waves and chutes of foam. Visiting an ancient culture, trek in the awe-inspiring Himalayas, and get a tan - yep the weather is sunny! We love the excitement of this trip and it really is the best available for whitewater fun. The rapids here are a solid class IV- V at high flow, and a more classic III at lower levels. This true adventure can be rafted between October and December and February and April.