Trishuli River Rafting Highlights
- White water rafting in Nepal
- The closest rafting river from Kathmandu or Pokhara
- Can be done with both treks in the Annapurna Region and Chitwan National Park Excursion
- Sunrise views and bird watching tours
- Campfires and cultural shows on the bank of the Trishuli River
Trishuli River Rafting is one of the several Nepal white water rafting packages. It is a first-category river in the country as it originates from the Himalayas - Ganesh Himal and Langtang Himalayan Range. As it is the closest river rafting from Kathmandu, it is listed in the Top 5 Rafting Rivers in Nepal as well.
Trishuli Rafting is one of the water adventurous sport activities liked by thousands of international tourists. Trishuli is the most popular rafting river in Nepal because of its accessibility from Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Several amazing gorges, exciting rapids and easy sections have made rafting in the Trishuli River one of the adventure activities in Nepal. You can experience this white water rafting in a single day and you can also book a multi-day rafting package.
Generally, Trishuli River rafting is combined with Chitwan National Park tour and Pokhara City tour. Chitwan National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal that offers you various adventure sports activities. Rapti River Rafting, jungle safari tour, elephant ride, elephant polo, etc. are the adventurous activities it offers to tourists.
Besides, you can do this white water rafting in Nepal as a warm up activity before going for long and short treks around Pokhara. Some popular treks such as Annapurna Circuit Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, etc. can be done after rafting in the Trishuli River.
Trishuli River Rafting Facts
Starting Point: Benighat, Dhading (75 km from Kathmandu and 92.8 km from Pokhara)
Ending Point: Jabang Khola
Route Distance: 18 km
Duration: 3 hours
River Grade: Class III - IV
Best Months: September – December & February – June
Best Season for Trishuli River Rafting in Nepal
Most of the months of the year are considered to be the best season for Trishuli Rafting in Nepal. However, extreme cold temperature and flooding seasons are dangerous for white water rafting in Nepal.
The Trishuli River is fed from the Himalayas, so it remains extremely cold in the winter season. So, we don’t recommend you to book any water trip in the river in winter, especially in January.
Likewise, the monsoon season in Nepal brings heavy rainfalls resulting into dangerous flooding. The Trishuli River’s large catchment areas lie in the mountain region where new road tracks are opened. The heavy rainfalls sweep the mud into the river that pollutes the river.
The swollen river several times sweep small foothills and mud from the hilly region of Nepal. In the flooding river, we cannot exactly confirm about the volume and current of the water. Thus, Trishuli River Rafting in the monsoon is also not recommended.
On this note, September, October, November, December, February, March, April, May and June are the best season for the- Trishuli Rafting in Nepal.
Right Size of Rafts for the Trishuli River Rafting in Nepal
Generally, there’s no such hard and fast rule about the right size of rafts for the Trishuli River Rafting in Nepal. River rafting trip is organized both on group and private basis. In seasons, you find fixed group joining departure trips almost every day. However, for the private rafting trip, you need to be in a group of minimum 5 pax.
Safety Measures for the Trishuli River Rafting in Nepal
Water sports activities can sometimes be really dangerous, too. Moreover, the rivers in Nepal flow from the Himalayan and Hilly regions to the plain Tarai region. Thus, their currents are high because they run as if they had to win a marathon match!
Sometimes the boat can turn upside down due to the challenging currents and turns. Although rarely, we hear about the missing or drowning of rafts into the river. So, without safety measures, we should not sail on the water.
Safety measures for the Trishuli River Rafting in Nepal are highly recommended to you. The first is booking a trip in a group of minimum 5 Pax. Secondly, you should wear rafting life jacket that helps you float on the water even if some unwanted conditions appear. Next, you must be above 10 years of age.
Likewise, we recommend you to wear comfortable and water proof clothes and special helmet. Don’t worry you will be provided with life jacket and helmet.
Book the white water rafting trip in Nepal in the best season. Strictly follow the safety instructions given by your team leader during the briefing session.
One-day Trishuli River Rafting Package
One-day Trishuli River Rafting Package is designed for those water sport activities lovers who have very short time in Nepal. You are transported from Kathmandu to Benighat via a private vehicle or a tourist deluxe bus.
After you arrive on site, it takes about 30 minutes for fixing the equipment's. Now, your team leader gives you detailed safety measures briefing; if any doubt, don’t hesitate to ask again. Learn about the rafting difficulty and current grades that you are going to face.
When you are all set, the rafting trip over the Trishuli River begins. Leisurely, sail along the flow of the river but be cautious when the challenging river grades come.
Within three hours, you reach at Jabang Khola. Here, lie on the beach or swim or do any other sports activity that pleases you. Then, you have your meal at a restaurant on the beach. After meal, you will return to the hotel.
Multi-day Trishuli River Rafting in Nepal
As a multi-day trip, 2 days Trishuli Rafting in Nepal is designed if you want only white water rafting as recreational activity. However, if you want to do this trip as a part of long and short treks in the Annapurna Region, the itinerary can be longer.
Trishuli River Rafting 2 days itinerary gives you an opportunity to spend the night on the riverbed upon the open sky. Campfires as well as singing and dancing in typical Nepali music and instruments is a lifelong experience of tours and trekking in Nepal. Thick forests on the both sides house several bird species and butterflies.
River Rafting Itinerary 2 Days
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Benighat
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer you to the starting point of Trishuli Rafting i.e. Benighat. Now, you get ready for rafting: Setting up rafting equipment's and safety measures, as well as attending the team leader’s briefing session.
You sail for about 3 hours and stop at Jabang Khola. Have meal and do whatever activities please you. For example, bird watching tour and fishing activity can be some options.
In the evening, campfires and cultural shows made by your crew will definitely delight you the most. Listen to the foxes hauling in the evening.
Overnight at a tented camp on the Trishuli River bank.
Day 02: Return to the hotel
Wake up early in the morning and take a short walk along the beach. Morning time is good for bird watching tours in Nepal. Enjoy the sunrise view from the river beach.
Then, it is time for travelling back to Kathmandu or Pokhara along the Prithvi Highway.
