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Duration
1 Day
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Difficulty
Easy
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Group Size
1-6 Person
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Start/End
Charaudi/ Kurintar
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Destination
Nepal
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Best Season
Spring and Autumn
Nepal is widely recognized for its stunning mountain ranges but it is equally known for its beautiful rivers that provide thrilling adventures to visitors. Trishuli River is one of the rivers that is a top spot for river rafting in Nepal. Trishuli River rafting is an adventure activity that excites the adrenaline seekers and brings them from all around the world. If you are a fan of white water rafting, then the Trishuli River Rafting Trip Package will satisfy your needs. And, if you plan to lengthen your Trisuli river rafting holiday, we have just developed the 1 Night 2 Days Trishuli River Rafting that can be booked for 2026 and 2027.
Trishuli River lies in the central part of Nepal. It is a transboundary river which mainly originates from the Himalayas and finally enters the plains of Nepal. Trishuli River rafting trip mixes adventure and relaxation in perfect proportions. It would be a great trip for people who want to indulge themselves with white water rafting and at the same time get a chance to explore the beauty of the nature of Nepal. The river has an overall grade of III which means the river is ideal for beginners and also experienced rafters. Rafting from Charaudi (the trailhead) right after 3 hours’ drive from Kathmandu, the whole trip is about 38 km long.
Rafting at Trishuli River is a lot more about relaxing, and rafters get to revel in the scenic beauty of the river. The river goes through the Trishuli River Gorge, a ravine with beautiful rock formations and clean water where swimming and cliff jumping are common. The trip is wrapped up at Kurintar where the rafters can take it easy and reward themselves with some rest after having had an exciting adventure.
Trishuli River Rafting offers a stunning, adventurous experience that combines excitement and serenity perfectly. It is an ideal vacation spot for those who want to make the most out of white water rafting and relish the incredible landscape of Nepal. The trip is suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters and takes rafters through beautiful landscapes and traditional Nepali villages. Anyone visiting Nepal must not miss the adventure of Trishuli River Rafting, which guarantees a lifetime memory.
Best Season for Trishuli River Rafting in Nepal
Trishuli River rafting is most favorable from September to December and from March to early June. These are the times when the weather is nice, the river flow is steady, and the conditions for rafting are great for everyone, regardless of their skills.
- Spring (Mar–Jun): Pleasant temperatures, great clear skies, water level just right
- Autumn (Sep–Dec): Best clarity of air, rapids most stable, rafting at its best
- Monsoon (Jul–Aug): Rapids become bigger and stronger, only for rafters with experience
- Winter (Jan–Feb): Water is very cold but if you have the proper gear, it’s still doable.
Trishuli River Rafting Trip Suitability
There are no hard and fast rules for Trishuli River rafting, and it really depends on the capabilities of individuals. Besides that, it’s an ideal outing for the following groups:
- People who are experiencing rafting for the first time or novices
- Families with kids (8+ years depending on season)
- Students and youth circles
- Adventure tourists who are in a hurry
- Visitors on a road trip between Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan
- Corporate team-building as well as incentive groups
There is no need for prior rafting experience, and that is why this is the most recommended rafting trip of Nepal.
Trip Highlights
- Trishuli River suits the needs of both beginners and adventure enthusiasts, giving you the opportunity to have fun in the rapids without being overly challenging.
- While doing your rafting activity, you will be passing through such beautiful natural sceneries as green hills, terraced farms, river gorges, and quaint villages.
- Trishuli rafting is very convenient when used as a break during your travel between major destinations because it is located along the main highway.
- Indulge in some fast rapids and at the same time have a chance to relax, swim and enjoy the nature as well during the gentle parts of the river.
- Discover the rural life in the local areas touching the lives of the fishermen, watching children playing by the river, and traditional riverside dwellings.
- Go rafting with skilled guides, top-quality safety equipment, and complete support, which makes it a safe and fun adventure.
- Trishuli River provides all the options of flexible rafting experiences depending on whether you have just a couple of hours or want to camp by the riverside.
Trishuli River Rafting ~ Itinerary
Day 1
Charaudi drive from Kathmandu or Pokhara or Chitwan
The journey that sets out in the early morning hours heads to Charaudi, the point of entry for the Trishuli River Rafting trip. Before we get into the rafts to put the trip in motion, a briefing session on the general trip information from an experienced guide is really helpful. Our raft from Charaudi to Kurintar is the first day of the trip and the rapids we encounter are considered to be between grade 2 and 3 based on the classification of the rapids.
We have our lunch picnic on a beach close to the Trishuli River and it is surrounded by some huge stones that have an extraordinary shape of the nature. Once fed and energized, the river will take you to the Trishuli gorge. As the canyon shrinks the walls therefore become very steep and well covered with trees. The raft experiences high speed currents as well as rapids that continue to grow both in size and frequency. It will be arranged for the drive from Kuringhat to Kathmandu, Pokhara or Chitwan after the Trisuli River rafting.
Trip Cost Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Tourist bus ticket to Rafting start point from Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Chitwan
- One lunch after rafting in the Trisuli River
- Rafting equipment, Rafting guide, Rafting boat and paddle, etc.
- Public bus ticket to Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Chitwan from the rafting end point
Cost Excludes
- Extra Meals
- Insurance
- Private Transfer if needed
- Tips for staff – Expected but not mandatory
- Things not mentioned in the cost include
Trip Photo/Video Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely, Trishuli River rafting is very safe for beginners as long as it is done through licensed operators. They always have representative guides, safety briefings, life jackets, helmets, and a rescue team.
The level of rapids on Trishuli River is Grade II-III which means they are moderate level. It is thrilling enough to adopt, but at the same time, it is safe for the people who are doing it for the first time.
Not at all, you can be a complete novice. The guide with you will give you the basic strokes and safety rules before you embark on your trip.
The nature of your trip determines time of your rafting so that the time may vary from 3 to 4 hours (half-day) or full-day and overnight camping trips.
You should pack some quick-dry clothes, a clothes for change, sandals or river shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap, towel, and your personal care items. All rafting gear is provided.
Children (aged 8-10 years and above) can participate as long as it is professionally supervised and also depending on the water level and season.
Under the guide’s consent, the river sections that are calm and suitable for swimming are available.
Rafting is suitable for almost all weather, but if conditions become extreme, the rafting may be stopped for some time and safety being the priority the trip will be rescheduled.
If you hire a pro rafting company, you can rest assured of:
- Experienced river guides
- Safe, high-quality equipment
- Well-organized logistics
- Emergency facilities
- Real local experience
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