Bhote Koshi is one of the tributaries of the large
Koshi river system in Nepal. Rafting in this river offers very close encounter
with adventure and thrills. Very suitable for all kinds of water sports, this
river is popular all around the world. Among all the seven tributaries of the
Koshi river system, this particular tributary is considered to be very suitable
for rafters. The strong currents and small waves that this rivers provides, add
a different taste to the activity. This tough and macho kind of rafting river
can be accessed after a three hours of long scenic drive from the Kathmandu
Valley.
The name of the river is derived from Tibetan
language as the prefix ‘Bhote’ means Tibet itself. This beautiful river gets
its birth in the Tibetan region of China and passes through the high mountains
of Nepal in the south to ultimately join the Sapta Koshi river system in
Barabise. The river is very suitable for water sports such as rafting and
kayaking. Beside to these, also bungee jumping is performed high above the
river at the top of two ridges suspended by a large steel bridge.
Bhote Koshi white water
rafting is one of the
most unforgettable thing to do in your entire lifetime. The strong currents and
rapid flow of this particular river is outstandingly unique. Comprising a
gradient of 15 metre per kilometre, this river is eight times stronger that the
Sunkoshi River, which is another tributary of the corresponding Sapta Koshi
rive system. Bhote Koshi provides currents of grade IV to V which a very strong
one and is highly recommended for professional rafters.
Day 01: Upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport
[1,338m/4,389ft] you will be transferred to your hotel. Stay overnight
Day 02: After an early breakfast in the
morning, we will leave for rafting starting point with a short drive from
Kathmandu to Baseri [1,617m/5,305ft]. After we have our launch, we experience
only class III rapids this day as a warm up exercise for the very next day.
Back to Baseri in the evening and camp overnight
Day 03: After breakfast, experience the
adrenaline rushes provided by the challenging class V rapids "Frog on the
Blinder", "Midnight Express" and numerous class IV rapids.
"Wall" and "Cave" are also encountered. From Lamoshanghu
Dam drive back to Kathmandu after this thrilling experience. Hotel overnight
Day 04: Final departure