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"Class IV-V whitewater 3hr from Kathmandu — Nepal's most adrenaline-packed day trip"
The Bhote Koshi tumbles out of Tibet through a steep gorge to deliver some of Nepal's most consistent Class IV-V rapids. The 28km run takes you through 10+ named rapids with playful names like "Liquid Bliss" and "Wet Dream". Most operators combine this with a stay at The Last Resort or Borderlands, with bungee and canyon swing available the same trip. River flow peaks in spring (Mar-May) and autumn (Sep-Nov); monsoon brings dangerous high water.
Where it happens
Highlights
- ✦Class IV-V rapids non-stop for 28km
- ✦Combo with bungee at The Last Resort
- ✦Camp on the riverside
- ✦3hr from Kathmandu, doable as day trip
- ✦Run by veteran river guides
Included
- ✓Transport from Kathmandu
- ✓Professional guides
- ✓Safety equipment
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Resort access
Not Included
- ·Personal travel insurance
- ·Tips
- ·Alcoholic drinks
What to bring
Quick-dry clothesSandals with strapsTowelChange of clothesSunscreen
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