Nepal Govt. Registered No. 16573/058
River Rafting in Nepal >> Marshangdi River Rafting
One of the most outstanding class 4 rafting rivers in the world. Continuous, exhilarating white water with magnificent mountain backdrops. Recommended for experts kayakers and rafters from Bhote Odar on.
The Marshyangdi river rises on the northern slopes of the Annapurna Himal, flows east through an arid valley around Manang, and then swings south to join the Trisuli river at Mugling.
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Drive to Dumre by bus, then drive from Dumre to Bensisahar by bus or truck, whatever available. Overnight camping at Bensisahar.
Day 02: Rafting from Bensisahar and camp at the beach at the confluence of Chepe River and Marshyangdi River.
Day 03: All day rafting and camping on the beach near Turtle Bazaar.
Day 04: Rafting to Bimalnagar. After lunch drive back to Katmandu or Pokhara.
From
To
Distance
River days
From Katmandu
Difficulty in November
Average gradient
Est. max. gradient
Volume in November
Best season:
Nagadi
Bimalnagar
52 kms
3 days
2 days
Class 4+ (5-)
1.0 % (50 ft a mile)
2.0 %
50 cumecs
Nov - Dec and Mar - Apr
Alt. 850 m
Alt. 370 m