Marsyangdhi River Rafting
Location: Nepal, Asia
Departure point: Kathmandu or Pokhara
Put-in-Point: Besishahar
Take-out-Point: Bimal Nadar
Outward travel: 5 ½ hours drive
Best season: Nov/Dec, March/April
Distance: Approximately 45 km
3 days: Kathmandu –Kathmandu
Trip Overview
The Marsyangdi River is one of the most outstanding grade IV Kayaking Rivers in the world. Continuous, exhilarating white-water with magnificent mountain backdrops and drains the northern slope of the Annapurna Himal. It flows east through an arid valley around Manang and then swings south to join the Trisuli River at Mugling. Marsyangdi means ‘raging river’ in local dialect. It was opened to commercial rafting in 1996 and demands 100% Commitment from both crew and guide. It is totally different from the big volume rivers like Sun Kosi and Karnali, the rapids are technical and require a very different approach. Need 100% power and a good line, fast reactions from crew to get through this pinball machine and quickly forges raft crews of complete strangers into true teams.
Itinerary:
Day 01 Kathmandu –Besishahar
Day 02 Besishahar –Tarkughat
Day begins with hot cup of tea or coffee, after breakfast we break campsite and starts on our expedition down on the Marsyangdi. We start straight away encountering the rapids, one after another. Rapids are not named but one rapid follows straight after another with lots of technical and fast maneuvering required but great fun. A beautiful blue and white-water glinting in the sunshine and looking back up river magnificent and constantly changing views of the Annapurna and Manslu ranges. We have packed lunch. After lunch we continue floating to Tarkughat. By the time we reach Tarkughat camp will be set, tea and biscuits will be serve on your arrival. Dinner will be prepared. Just before dinner enjoy your Rum punch.
Day 03 Tarkughat/Bimalnagar/Kathmandu or Pokhara
Cost Information:
The trip price will vary depending on the group size, duration and services required. Please contact us via our website with your details to obtain a quote.
Cost Includes:
• Transportation from / to Kathmandu by tourist bus as per itinerary.
• All International standard rafting equipment as necessary (Such as self bailing rafts, helmets, life jackets, kayaks, plastic paddles and spray jackets etc.)
• Well-trained and highly experienced rafting guides, cooks, and other helper staff.
• Camping & Cooking equipment (tents, mattress & kitchen gear).
• 3 times’ a day continental & Nepalese meals during the rafting period (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
• Accommodation in 2 person capacity tent during the rafting
• All staffs salary, insurance, meals etc.
• All necessary fees, Government/Local taxes, all national park and conservation area fees. Tourist service charge,
Cost Exclude:
• Any type of personal expenditure such Alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone, and laundry.
• Food & accommodation cost incase of any natural accident caused by weather.
• Tips, Gratuities and expenditure.
Note: Rescue & insurance such as travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects. You are advised to insure for it.
