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 Rafting the Bhote Koshi
River
Your two-day liquid odyssey begins at The Borderland
Resorts. This border oasis is situated just south of Tibet and
has exclusive access to the highest raft river put-in, which means
more whitewater and one of the finest rafting and kayaking
environments in the world.
Our partner
organisation, Ultimate Descents Nepal,has spent more time
on the Bhote Koshi river than any other rafting company. Guides are
certified in river rescue and first aid. State of the art equipment
and years of experience means you can happily bet on one of the
safest and most exciting river journeys in the country. A rafting or kayaking
experience in Nepal is a truly amazing experience. Itinerary
Day
1:
 Our trips meet at 0600 am (always make a point
of checking this as it can change depending on the time of year) at
our office in Thamel. All the restaurants are closed at this time,
so bring a snack for breakfast. Once we have everyone ready we get
on our chartered bus. The bus takes us out of Kathmandu Valley,
through rice fields and the ancient town of Dhulikhel.
On a clear day
the entire Himalayan range is clearly visible from the summit. From
here the road drops - 1,000 meters to the village of Dolalghat on
the banks of the Indrawati River. Then we push up north towards the
Tibetan Border and the steep water that tumbles down from the
plateau.
After an early
lunch everyone puts on a lifejacket, spray-jacket and helmet ready
to begin their adventure. Most of the people we take down the river
have never been in a raft before, and our guides gear the safety
talk to neophytes.
Rafting on the
Bhote Koshi is a full body activity, with much more than mere
paddling. You learn how to throw your body weight around the raft in
desperate, yet effective attempts to swing the raft around boulders
and through the hydraulics. The Bhote Koshi is a steep mountain
river with a long series of 3+ to 4- deeps.
Just before we
reach the village of Barabise on this day the journey ends and we
load all the boats onto our bus and drive back up to the top of the
river where our camp is waiting for us. While dinner is being
prepared take time to sit beside the river or play volleyball. It's
an excellent time to have a beer, and swap and refine
stories.  Day 2:
In the morning everyone
packs their gear and enjoys breakfast, before loading the buses,
which will drive to the take-out to meet us. Before starting there
is another paddling session to refresh everyone's memory and scrape
away last night's fog.
Following a
repeat performance of the first stretch of rafting on the Bhote
Koshi (allowing you the chance to hone your skills as learnt on the
previous day), you will be descending down another set of exciting
rapids, right down to a series of drops known as 'Dazed and
Confused"! This is one of the most gripping stretches on the river
and without a doubt it is one of the finest whitewater rafting
experiences you can have.
Tariff
US$ 100 per person for 1
night/2 days
We provide:
- VIP accommodation (Safari style thatched roof
tent)
- meals
- two-way transportation (pending scheduled departure
dates)
- guides, training and equipment
 For the expert boatman, the Bhote Koshi is a
gem, one of the best of it's kind anywhere in the world. There are
few rivers that are so continuous and consistently challenging. If
you are into kayaking 3+ or 4+ grade whitewater, the Bhote Koshi
river is a world class run.
And for anyone
interested in taking up kayaking or improving their skills,
Ultimate Descents Nepal runs it's very own 'Seti Kayak
Clinic'. This 4-day clinic will cover all basic skills necessary
for enjoying the river in safety. State of the art equipment and
professional instructors will provide an unforgettable experience.
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