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Trishuli River Rafting day trip from Kathmandu

About this experience

Experience an unforgettable day of whitewater rafting on Nepal's famous Trishuli River, one of the country's most popular adventure destinations. Your journey begins with an early morning drive to the rafting starting point, passing beautiful hills, rivers, villages, and scenic countryside along the way.

Upon arrival, meet your rafting guide and receive a comprehensive safety briefing, paddling instructions, and all necessary safety equipment before starting your adventure. Enjoy 2–3 hours of exciting rafting through approximately 15 km of the Trishuli River, navigating fun Class II–III rapids, calm stretches, and stunning natural landscapes. There are also opportunities to swim, relax, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings during the trip.

After completing the rafting adventure, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and change into dry clothes. Then continue your journey by your selected mode of transportation, bringing your memorable rafting experience to a perfect end.

At a glance

  • Duration: 10 hr–12 hr

Choose your tour option

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Rafting with Private Transfer
Rafting with Private Transfer: We will pick you up from your hotel by private vehicle and transfer you back to your hotel after the rafting trip.
Hotel pick-up: Private transportation from Kathmandu to Kathmandu (hotel pick-up and drop-off)
Pickup included
Rafting Trip by Tourist Bus
Tourist & Public Bus Transfer: Travel from Kathmandu to the rafting starting point by tourist bus. After the rafting trip, return by the best available bus.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr–12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 10 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Public bus ticket to Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Chitwan from the rafting end point
  • One lunch after rafting in the Trisuli River
  • 2-3 hours Rafting at Trishuli river
  • Tourist bus ticket to Rafting start point from Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Chitwan
  • Rafting equipment, Rafting guide, Rafting boat and paddle, etc.

Not included

  • Travel insurance, evacuation, medical expenses and related transfers.
  • Extra Meals and drinks
  • Private Transfer (Optional): Available on request at an additional cost.

Itinerary and highlights

You will be picked up from your hotel in Kathmandu early in the morning and driven to the starting point of the rafting trip, which is located about 3 hours from Kathmandu.
You will meet your rafting guide and receive a safety briefing and instruction on rafting techniques.
The rafting trip typically takes 2-3 hours and covers a distance of about 15 kilometers. You will raft through beautiful scenery, passing through rapids of varying difficulty levels.
During the trip, there will be opportunities to swim and take breaks to rest and enjoy the scenery.
Lunch will be provided, usually a picnic-style meal served on the riverbank.
After the rafting trip is over, you will change into dry clothes and be driven back to Kathmandu, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Breakfree Adventures Pvt. Ltd.

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The bus departs from the Tourist Bus Station. Please arrive at the station before the scheduled departure time.
  • Private Transfer (Optional): Can be arranged at an additional cost, including hotel pickup before the tour and hotel drop-off after the tour.
  • Enjoy 2–3 hours of exciting white-water rafting on the Trishuli River, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. After the rafting trip, a public tourist bus will transfer you to your next destination in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Chitwan.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr–12 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 5+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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