Locally, it is used to say that Marshyangdi
is the raging river in Nepal and describes one of
the best whitewater runs in the world. One of the
best class 4 kayaking rivers in the world-continuous,
exhilarating whitewater with magnificent mountain
backdrops. Recommended for expert kaykers and rafters. If it's adventure you seek, you'll find
it on this trip with one day of easy trekking and
five days of intense rafting. Only recently opened
for commercial rafting (many rapids have not been
named yet), the Marshyangdi is one of the next generations
of rivers in Nepal, steeper and with a much more continuous
stretch of rapids.
The scenery is magnificent with every
bend of the river opening up fresh vistas of some
of the world's highest mountains, but these are behind-as
someone said "great views but you need rear view
mirrors"
Starting Point: Nagdi
Ending Point :Bimal Nagar( 370m)
Distance :47 Kms.
Grading :4+(5-)
Duration :5 days (ktm-ktm)
Average gradient :1%
Maximum gradient :2%
Volume in November :0 M3/sec
Best season :Autumn & Spring
Group Size : from 2 Pax,Joining Basis & Private
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 : Drive 8 hours to Besisahar from Kathmandu
and then to Khudi to set up Camp. After reaching
Besisahar we unload the gear and one of our staff
will show up with a porter who will carry all the
expedition gear to our camp at Khudi. We arrive at
Khudi in time to set up camp, relax and find the best
spot to take in the magnificence of the surrounding
Himalayas at sunset.
Day 2 : Trek start from Khudi to
Ngadi then back to Ngadi by raft for your night
camp. After breakfast, we start trekking for a couple
of hours to our put in point Ngadi. Lunch will be
served, rafts are pumped, gear handed out after and
your expedition leader will brief you and train you
on land about safety and paddling. Pay attention as
you are straight into the rapids and this river has
a way of underlining any mistakes! This is the most
knuckle gripping section of the river so enjoy it.
We encounter rapids as Instant Karma, Twinkie, Adrenaline,
and Mama's Big Butt by Bhulbhule. We finish today
back at Khudi and have a well-earned dinner.
Day 3 : Start adventure-rafting trip
from Khudi and raft up to the sandy beach below
Besisahar. From today you have to be prepared to continuous
bumping into the challenging rapids and it doesn't
stop after the 1st day. The crystal blue water thunders
down steep as waterfall for mile after mile, with
lush jungle clinging insecurely to the canyon walls
and surreal mountains suspended high above the forested
ridges. You have to run on these rapids and tackle
the intense whitewater rafting for the next 5 hours.
Lunch will be provided on the way and then continue
descent to the camping site in the sandy beach. The
white sandy beaches below Bensisahar make for the
most comfortable nightspot around
Day 4 : As done before and camp in
Bhotewodar
After breakfast we hit directly into whitewater again.
At Phaliya Sanghu the whole river is squeezed between
vertical walls, which rise 200 ft to a suspension
bridge across the river. For a short section after
Phaliya Sanghu the river relaxes, the rapids are more
open and nowhere as powerful. We end the day at Bhotewodar,
where we camp on the banks in the cave of a Shiva
temple.
Day 5 : Bhotewodar to Kathmandu.
The river becomes very mellow and goes through a high
walled gorge with birds and vegetation that can only
be described as breath taking. We reach our take out
point at Bimal Nagar by lunchtime where our transport
is waiting to take us back to Pokhara or Chitwan or
Kathmandu
Tour
Cost & Inquiry :
askinfo@enet.com.np or
info@nepaltravels.com
Service Include
Freshly cooked full board Meals, Camping gears;
two men a tent sharing, Kitchen tent, Dining tent,
toilet tent, life jackets, helmet.
Ground transportation going by tourist Bus or return
after the trip tourist bus or local Bus depending
upon the mode of transportation available at put-in
and pull-out point, staffs; Cook, Captain and kitchen
crews.
Service does not include:
Bar Bills, Private Transport, Emergency evacuation,
things of personal use and travel insurance, Private
vehicle.
What we provide
Things you need to Bring
Please bring with you shorts and a
T-shirt or swimwear for on the river, suitable footwear
for wearing in the raft, warm clothing for the evenings,
a towel, sun block and your camera. A flashlight
is also useful.
What you need to tell us
Please tell us if you are a non-swimmer, or not
very confident in the water. Also it is essential
that you inform us of any medical conditions that
may affect your well being on the trip.
Safety
Adventure Whitewater takes the safety of its clients
very seriously. All our guides are licensed, with
many years of experience on the rivers of Nepal
and other European countries. All are trained in
CPR, First Aid and advanced river rescue techniques.
SAFARI OPTION :
For those who don't cherish the thought of returning
directly to civilization, consider visiting the
Royal Chitwan National Park. In Chitwan you will
enjoy a variety of activities ranging from elephant
safaris (unquestionably the best vehicle from which
to view rhinoceros and tigers), canoeing amongst
marsh mugger crocodiles, jungle walks and bird watching.
