Rafting at Trishuli

Rafting is a water adventure activity which is done in fast flowing rivers. whitewater rafting are pleasant outdoor activities that include navigating a body of water on a rubber raft. Moreover, this is commonly done on whitewater which flows from the glaciers of Himalaya. It is an adventure activity which has a risk of life. 

This is a adventure sport that has become popular since before the 1950s. It si done moving from persons paddling 10 feet to 14 feet rafts with double-bladed paddles to every one raft driven by single-bladed paddles and controlled by a person at the stern. Similarly, rafting on certain sections of rivers is considered a severe activity and can be deadly.  Likewise, some sections are not that intense or tough.

Trishuli rafting is considered as most common white water rafting here in nepal. Additionally, this river is suitable for all levels of crafters, from beginners to experts. This rafting trip will help to watch you pure natural splendor of the area. Which includes gorgeous valleys, magnificent gorges, unpolluted beaches, exciting rapids, and easier portions.

The source of the Trishuli River is Gosainkunda lake, a Himalayan lake of northwest Kathmandu. Lord Shiva, produced three springs by piercing the rocky mountain with his trident according to tradition. The river Trishuli is named after these three springs, which provide water to the many river.

If you are planning to do rafting on Trishuli river February to mid-June will be the best and from September to January. Because in nepal the monsoon season lasts from July through August that’s why it is too risky. Moreover Rafting tours become difficult to plan during the monsoon because of the high water volume and rapids which may injure you.

Similarly, the Trishuli River is rated 3+ to 4 on the river rafting scale. As long as you follow the rafting guide briefing Trishuli River rafting is safe. The kids who are below 10 years are not allow to do rafting. Likewise, everyone is required to wear a rafting life jacket that permits them to float down the river which will save you if you fall form the raft.

Itinerary for rafting at Trishuli

Day 1: Drive to Beni Ghat, Dhading 

We will be heading towards the Beni Ghat of Dhading from Kathmandu. It is 75 km away from Kathmandu and takes around 3 hours of drive to reach, and an overnight stay at Beni Ghat. We will be enjoying our leisure time, doing BBQ, bonfires, dancing, and singing.

Day 2: Rafting at Trishuli River and drive back to Kathmandu

After having breakfast we will head towards the point from where rafting starts and hear a briefing about rafting safety tips from our instructor and after the briefing, we will go on for rafting on the Trishuli River which ends at Jabang Khola, and drive back to Beni Ghat for lunch. After having lunch we will now head back to Kathmandu.