Rafting at Bhote Koshi

Bhote Koshi is one of most popular river for rafting. It flows down from the plateau of Tibet Where it originates, to Nepal in the south Passing through deep gorges, the Bhote Koshi offers a rugged landscape and a great river trip. With its classic rapids of Class III in the lower level and Class IV to V at higher flows, Bhote Koshi offers a terrific trip
Some of the rapid encountered on the trip are: Frog in a Blender, John’s Home, Gerbil in the Plumbing, Liquid Bliss, Dazed and confused.
After a three hours’ drive from Kathmandu along the road to Tibet, one arrives at Bhote Koshi all geared up for the adventure. This is a fast flowing river owing to its steep gradient. With some challenging rapids, this is suited for novices and expert river guides as well. For some, it is the ultimate rush.
Rafting is one of the best means to see the country and its character. While driving to the put-in point, the scenery en route is astounding; the Himalayan mountain ranges such as Langtang, Dorje Lakpa and other come into view. Along the way are some spectacular emerald fields. Terraced hill sides, large, canyons, roaring waterfalls and the shimmering waters of the Sun Koshi.
One day Bhote Koshi Trip
An early start and it’s off to the Bhote Koshi put-in point, 96 km away. The river offers real adventure with a roller
coaster ride. The drive to the put-in point is interesting as it passes the town of Thimi, the old city of Bhaktapur and
two other towns, Banepa and Dhulikhel along the Araniko Highway that leads to Tibet. After the scenic drive across
the countryside, we arrive at our put-in point, which lies below the dam on the Upper Su Koshi, 40 km south of the Tibetan border. All the gear is then unloaded, and preparations are made for the rafting trip. It is time to get into rafting out its and considering the strong sunlight, sunscreen lotion is recommended.
Facts
Put in point: Khandi Chaur (96km far from Kathmandu)
Take-out point: Sukute Beach
Rapid: + 3
Inclusive cost
1) Both way transportation
2) Lunch
3) Dinner & next day breakfast (if 1 night stay trip)
4) Rafting guide and all gears
5) Overnight stay at Resort ( Tent)
For day trip
NPR. 2500/- Per person
1night/2 days trip
NPR. 3500/- Per person
Note: For reservation contact 014443358, 014437919, 9849078549 premier tours and travel pvt. Ltd, Nagpokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal.