Marshyangdi River Rafting

Duration: 5 Days | PhotosDownload

We run the Marshyangdi river rafting expedition, local says that Marshyangdi is the raging river in Nepal and describes one of the best whitewater runs in the world. Marshyangdi River is one of the best grade four kayaking rivers in the world; continuous, exhilarating whitewater with magnificent mountain backdrops. This is also recommended for expert kayakers and rafters.

If it's an adventure you seek, you'll find it on this trip with one day of easy trekking and five days of intense rafting. Only recently opened for commercial rafting (many rapids have not been named yet), the Marshyangdi is one of the next generations of rivers in Nepal, steeper and with a much more continuous stretch of rapids.

Highlights

Grade for Autumn Oct – Dec 3 to 5
Grade for Spring Feb – May 3 to 4
Possible operation Autumn & Spring
Departure Fix and on request
Rafting days 05 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
04 days (Pokhara to Pokhara)
Entrance by 8 hours drive to Bensi Sahar for km. drive from Ktm.
Put-in point Nagdi
Put-out point Bimal Nagar
River distance 47 km.
Optional trips to Drive to Royal Chitwan National Park or trekking to
Annapurna region or drive back to Kathmandu
Numbers of pax Minimum 2 persons

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:Drive from Kathmandu to Bensishar:

Drive from Kathmandu to Bensishar (8 hours) and then to Khudi to set up Camp on the river beach. After reaching Besisahar we unload the gear and one of our staff will show up with a porter who will carry all the expedition gear to our camp at Khudi. We arrive at Khudi in time to set up camp, relax and find the best spot to take in the magnificence of the surrounding Himalayas at sunset

Accommodation:Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
Place:Kathmandu
Maximum Altitude:1350m

Day 2:Trek start from Khudi to Ngadi:

Trek start from Khudi to Ngadi then back to Ngadi by raft for your night camp. After breakfast, we start trekking for a couple of hours to our put in point Ngadi. Lunch will be served, rafts are pumped, gear handed out after and your expedition leader will brief you and train you on land about safety and paddling. Pay attention as you are straight into the rapids and this river has a way of underlining any mistakes! This is the most knuckle gripping section of the river so enjoy it. We encounter rapids as Instant Karma, Twinkie, Adrenaline, and Mama's Big Butt by Bhulbhule. We finish today back at Khudi and have a well-earned dinner.

Accommodation:Camping
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place:Ngadi

Day 3:Start adventure-rafting trip from Khudi:

Start adventure-rafting trip from Khudi and raft up to the sandy beach below Besisahar From today you have to be prepared to continuous bumping into the challenging rapids and it doesn't stop after the 1st day. The crystal blue water thunders down steep as waterfall for mile after mile, with lush jungle clinging insecurely to the canyon walls and surreal mountains suspended high above the forested ridges. You have to run on these rapids and tackle the intense whitewater rafting for the next 5 hours. Lunch will be provided on the way and then continue descent to the camping site in the sandy beach. The white sandy beaches below Bensisahar make for the most comfortable nightspot around

Accommodation:Camping
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place:Khudi

Day 4:Camp on the banks in the cave of a Shiva temple:

As done before and camp in Bhotewodar After breakfast we hit directly into whitewater again. At Phaliya Sanghu the whole river is squeezed between vertical walls, which rise 200 ft to a suspension bridge across the river. For a short section after Phaliya Sanghu the river relaxes, the rapids are more open and nowhere as powerful. We end the day at Bhotewodar, where we camp on the banks in the cave of a Shiva temple.

Accommodation:Camping
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place:Khudi

Day 5:Final Day:

Bhotewodar to The river becomes very mellow and goes through a high walled gorge with birds and vegetation that can only be described as breath taking. We reach our take out point at Bimal Nagar by lunchtime where our transport is waiting to take us back to Pokhara or Chitwan or Kathmandu

Inclusion

Included

Ground Transportation, (From Kathmandu tourist bus after rafting Local bus).
Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip.
River Permit.
Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (only during the winter) on certain rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment.
Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc).
Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire.
Safety Kayak.
Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation.
Expedition elements include professional guides and leadership
First aid kid box.

Excluded

Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages during the whole trip.
Hotel accommodations & meals at if you stay anywhere at the hotel during whole trip.
Emergency evacuation.
Things of personal use.
Member insurance.
Private Transportation (If you want extra US$150 up 5 people).
International Airport pick up drop (if you order we can arrange).
All Airfare
Tips to Staffs.
Sleeping bag (NRS.50 per night).

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Useful Information

Note: Rafting itinerary can be changed as per the different situations.

Please bring

T-shirts.
Swimwears for on the river.
Warm clothing for the evenings including a fleece or a pullover.
Sunscreen and lip protector.
Sunglasses (with retaining device) and/or a cap.
Towel and Toiletries (environmentally friendly is best).
Personal medication.
Flashlight.
Footwear.
Reading book.
Fishing hook.

Nepal Visa info

Visa for Nepal, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. Please kindly bring two passport size photos and passport copy along with you. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying USD40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 100. If you need more info on a visa for Nepal then please kindly feel free to ask with us or browse our Nepal info page.

Further Information

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