This is a remote white water experience and one of the finest rafting trips of its length in the world - nearly 400 kms, most of it class 3 to 5, with only a few kilometers of porterage. In the remote 'Wild West' of Nepal this is the complete expedition experience.

The Marsyangdi, Nepal’s mightiest river, descends through the Himalaya in a series of magnificent gorges. In traditional Nepalese fashion, dozens of porters carry our equipment to and from the river. Exceptional big volume river through tropical jungle, with deserted beaches and once in a while remote small villages.

For the eight days and 180 kilometers we won't see a single sign of the modern world. It's one of the last places in Nepal that you can see old growth forest and have a real chance of seeing Nepal's wildlife. Expeditions have seen Langur and Rhesus Monkeys, leopards, bear, martins, deer, crocodiles and garials, even tigers. The river also supports some of the finest fish habitat in Nepal, with giant catfish and Golden Masheer prowling the depths.

Whitewater ranges from easy going class three, to bone crushing class five, depending on the time of year. Regardless of the month, the Marsyangdi always offers good, powerful rapids with miles of beautiful scenery, pristine beaches and deep river gorges.

The upper sections are particularly attractive with pine forests and grand gorges cut by the blue alpine river. The starting point is a deep and pathless gorge, then as we steadily descend the valley opens out to show an arid landscape. The long high ridges of far west Nepal's middle hills are seen as we run this section. The lower third of the river is again in deep canyons - wild and sparsely populated. The final section runs through some of the finest jungle scenery in the whole of Nepal, with opportunities to see wildlife along the river banks.

Day 01 : Pick up from airport drop to hotel (A)

Day 02 : Drive 8 hours to Besisahar from Kathmandu and then to Khudi to set up Camp (A, B, L, D)
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 03 : Trek start from Khudi to Ngadi then back to Ngadi by raft for your night camp (A, B, L, D)
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 04 : Start adventure-rafting trip from Khudi and raft up to the sandy beach below Besisahar (A, B, L, D)
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 05 : As done before and camp in Bhotewodar (A, B, L, D)
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 06 : Bhotewodar to Kathmandu (A, B, L)
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 Kathmandu. From this point you can drive to Pokhara or Chitwan or India too.

Day 07 : Departure (B)

Abbreviation: (A = Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

• Above given is sample itinerary and are subject to change to suit your schedule. If you do not want all the activities listed in the package, we are always flexible to provide you the personalized package as per your schedule requirement.
• Given prices will remain valid till 31.12.2008. All itineraries as well as price are subject to change without prior notice until your reservation of this trip with us.
• Individual booking is accepted.
• flight ticket as per itinerary is excluded in given price.
• Our river guides will give briefing every evening for the next day. So, any information not covered now by this itinerary can be discussed then.
 
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