Bhote Koshi River Rafting Overview
The Bhote Koshi River could be the best choice for those who are looking for a short, but fast-paced, rafting adventure in Nepal. It is the steepest raft able river with technical class III and IV rapids. The trip begins near the Nepal/Tibet (China) Kodari border taking you through the natural beauty of the area. During the adventure, you can take part in other activities such as mountain biking, bungee jumping, and short treks. On this trip, you will get an opportunity to see terraced green fields high above the river on precipitous slopes, as well as curious villagers lining suspension bridges, as you plunge through cascading waves and chutes of foam.
Bhote Koshi Rifting is an ideal trip for those wanting a short but intense and thrilling rafting trip. If you do not have much time, just the desire for an adrenaline overload, the river is for you, Early morning three hours drive from Katmandu to rafting put in point at Balephi, from where the white water rafting will continue until arriving at the main tributary of the Sunkosi, the trip is terminated at Dolalghat. Bhote Koshi rafting can do within two days but the Rafting trip can be extended as per travelers' wishes and holiday frame.
A gorgeous three-hour drive gets you to the rafting site from Kathmandu u. Technically, the Upper Bhote Koshi ends just after Barbisae where the Sun Koshi joins as a stream from the left. The Lower Bhote Koshi rafting starts from the Lamasangu.
Best Season, Raft grade with Water Volume
Season | Grading | Water Volume |
September - December | 5- | Approx.100 - 50 cumecs |
January - May | 4+ | Approx. 40 cumecs |
June - August | Lower section only 4+ | Approx 180 cumecs |