The Bhote Kosi -The Bhote Kosi is regarded as one of the best short white water rafting trips in the world. It is the steepest river that is rafted in Nepal, with continuous rapid action making this river a full-on commitment and a huge adrenaline rush.
This is an ideal trip for those wanting a short but intense and thrilling rafting trip. It is better suited to those who has some previous rafting experience.
The Bhote Koshi the name implies that this river has its origin in Bhot or Tibet . It has upper sections of grade 5 and 6. Most of the the commercially rafted section is from much lower down and has an overall grade of 4 with a couple or so harder rapids that warrant a 4+ or 5-.
Location
Baseri (95 km.) the main put in point for Bhote Kosi River is 4 hour drive North-East of Kathmandu. Transportation to Baseri will be by private transport. The 25 km. of river action takes two days. The road journey from the 'Dam' - take out point is approx. 3 hours to Kathmandu. There is an orientation meeting early in the evening before the trip, providing you with an opportunity to ask any further questions you may have, to meet your fellow rafters and also your guide. There is not much time to look at the mountain scenery and surroundings once you are on this river as whitewater action starts! However, en route there is an excellent opportunity to stop in Dhulikhel to admire the stunning views of the Himalayas!
For your Bhote Koshi Rafting trip we suggest you following Itinerary
Day 01 |
Drive from Kathmandu to put-in point , camp prepared, lunch served and run upper section of river, back to camp for the evening. |
Day 02 |
Upper sections run again then downstream to take-out, bus back to Kathmandu arriving pm day |
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