Nepal River Running Adventure

Arrival Day -
Paddling/sightseeing days -
Departure Day -
Total amount of days - 14 days (including travel)
Accommodation - Hotels and camping.
Ability level - Intermediate
8 spaces available

We are stoked to announce we have teamed up with a long established outfitter in Nepal who we hung out with when we travelled the country for a month back in 2018. Combining these guys, local knowledge with our international guiding experience means we can finally offer you the Nepal River Running Adventure!

Who is this trip aimed at?

Nepal mainly boasts big and bouncy white water, whilst the size of the wave-trains can be intimidating, the majority of the rapids would only be considered a UK grade 3, on the harder rapids there are easier lines and always the option to portage.

Whilst our other trips could be considered “paddling holidays” this definitely feels more like a paddling “adventure”. The big difference from this trip to our others, and indeed the main reason kayakers visit Nepal, is the multi days. Wild camping on sandy beaches waking up to sunrise over the mountains is a feeling that very few UK paddlers get to experience, but, with this comes the long journeys by road, the remoteness and damp thermal feeling in the morning as well as a definite culture shock. All this said, we’ve never met anyone that wouldn’t go back if given half a chance!

We think that because of the adventurous nature of Nepal that whilst the rivers are grade 3 this trip would suit a paddler that is used to paddling between grade 3 and 4 in the UK.

The roof of the world, everyone has heard of the famous valleys, mountains and rivers of Nepal and on this trip our plan is to tick off some of those legendary descents. We’ve sidestepped the normal deal-breaking faff by having our own driver for shuttles the whole trip and raft support for the two multi-days meaning we can focus on the rivers, kayaking and views .Below is the planned layout of the 12 days in Nepal, of course this can and will change based on water levels and group experience.

12 Days River Running Adventure:

9th Nov - Arrive in Kathmandu
10th Nov - Culture & history tour in Kathmandu.
11th Nov - Trishuli
12th Nov - Trishuli
13th Nov - Lower Marsyangdi
14th Nov - Rest day in Pokhara
15th Nov - Kaligandaki
16th Nov - Kaligandaki
17th Nov - Kaligandaki
18th Nov - Upper Seti
19th Nov - Sunrise over Annapurna circuit + Pokhara to Kathmandu travel day.
20th Nov - Departure day.

Safety:

We keep our group sizes small, with a maximum ratio of one guide to four clients, ensuring a more personal experience and greater safety. Your safety is our top priority. Every trip is equipped with a comprehensive group first aid kit, appropriate safety gear, and communication devices for the environment we'll be exploring. All our guides are highly qualified, experienced, and insured, to ensure your trip is safe, enjoyable, and professionally managed in all conditions.

Our expeditions are outfitted with industry-leading safety technology to manage risks in any environment:

Satellite Connectivity: We carry Garmin inReach devices on every trip. This allows for real-time GPS tracking and reliable two-way satellite messaging, ensuring we are never truly "off-grid" even when phone signal vanishes.

Defibrillator: Rapid response is vital in remote areas. We carry a Portable Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on all expeditions, with guides trained to provide immediate life-saving intervention if required.

Support Vehicle: a dedicated support vehicle is available to provide additional backup, transport, and rapid assistance if required - adding an extra layer of safety and flexibility to your trip.

Travelling to Nepal:

For our adventure you will need to arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal on the 00/00/0000.

Below is a summary of how we recommend you make the journey:

Depart London 00/00/0000 - Arrive in Kathmandu on 00/00/0000 - We will collect you from Kathmandu Airport.

For returning to the UK, we recommend booking a flight in the morning of the 00/00/0000. Below is a summary of the route:

Morning flight on the 00/00/0000 from Kathmandu Airport to arrive in London Heathrow in the evening of 00/00/0000.

Accommodation and Meals:

During your time in Nepal we will be staying in hotels or camping by the river. You will be sharing a room but as always we will make sure women and men are in separate rooms.

Meals included during the trip + Accommodation each night: