Those who are looking for short and sweet river run in Nepal the Bhote
Koshi River is undoubtedly reward for them. One of the fastest opened
river,represents the forefront of river rafting, river flows from Tibet
lies northeast of Kathmandu and the road access directly follow to the
Tibet border link which is only three hours to transfer to the put in
point.However relatively this river sounds technically difficult but
our long time experience doing like his type of several adventure runs
and international standard of wildness training made easy.
It is the steepest river rafted in Nepal technical & totally committing
With a gradient of 80 feet per mile it is a full eight times steeper
then Sunkoshi which it feeds further downstream The rapids are steep
& continuous class 4 with continuous class 3 in between At high
flows several of rapids will be solid class 5 & consequences for
mistakes on the entire river will become caustic. This river rafting
as possible at fix during the low water.
Departure Point: Kathmandu
River Start Point: KM 95
River Finish Point: Lomasangu Dam
Outward Travel Time: 3 1/2 Hours
River Grade: III to IV
Return Travel Time: 3 Hours
River Days: 2 Days
River Distance: 20 Kms.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Baseri
This morning drive to Baseri, rafting starting point. Lunch is served
at river beach while other member makes ready the raft. As soon as
you finished your lunch, river guide gives you briefing. On the first
day you will negotiate only class III rapids i.e. a launching exercise
for the first day because the real adventure starts the next day.
Drive back to Baseri (further up from the starting point), set camp
at a place of peace and tranquility. O/N in Baseri at Tented Camp.
(B.L.D)
Day 02: Baseri - Dam - Kathmandu
After breakfast, experience the adrenaline rushes provided by the
challenging class V rapids "Frog on the Blinder", "Midnight Express"
and numerous class IV rapids. "Wall" and "Cave" are also encountered.
The scenery of the different mountains, forests and ethnic Nepali
cultural life is marvelous and fantastic. From Lamoshanghu Dam, drive
back to Kathmandu after this thrilling experience for a well-deserved
rest. (B.L.D)