Marshyangdi is a famous river in Nepal for rafting which provides four days of white water rafting. The rafting trip in this river starts from the village of Ngadi from Besishahar in Pokhara. Rafting to this river offers the beautiful natural scenery, unique villages, unique culture and lifestyle of the local people. It passes through the lush green valleys. It is also considered one of the best class 4 kayaking rivers in the world -continuous, exhilarating whitewater with magnificent mountain backdrops.
The Marshyangdi River is the next generation river in Nepal, steeper and with a much more continuous stretch of rapids. The magnificent sceneries change with every twist of the river opening up fresh vistas of some of the world's highest mountains
Nepal is also rich in diverse rapid rivers: Grade 5-5+ rivers with raging white water rapids for the adventurous, to Grade 2-3 rivers with a few rapids for novices. Rafters also have a choice ranging from two to three-week trips to trips of two or three days. The options include paddling, oaring and kayaking. Paddling requires all on boat to participate with instructions from river runner. Luxury safari-style trips with full team are available too. In an oar boat, the guide rows alone giving participants a chance to observe the surroundings. Kayaking is another way to travel downstream.
Rafting Time: During autumn - mid-September through November, during winter December through February and spring - March through June.
If you are taking a trip involving two days or more, carry warm shirts. T-shirts, heavy woolen sweater (warm clothes), extra pair of dry shoes and trousers in addition to the regular items.
|
