Marshyangdi River Rafting is an interesting 3-4 Grade river tours in Central Nepal. The journey begins after 8 hours bus journey from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (186 km). Marshyangdi river flows down from the west of Manang valley and Damodar Himal. The most popular world-class raft and Kayak river require technical supports over its steep rapid.
Marshyangdi River Rafting is interesting with hiking from Bhulbhule to the starting point, Ngadi (890 m) with views of Mount Manaslu and Annapurna. Participants meet beautiful waterfall at riverbank after 20 minutes. The rafting ends in Bimal Nagar. The rapids of the river found Instant Karma, Twinkle, Mama’s Big Butt and Adrenaline. During the river tour, we enjoy views of the village, lush forest, mountain with recorded several birds. Read the day to day itinerary below.
Day 01: Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (840 m) via Besisahar (820 m) - 7/8 hours by bus
Day 02: Bhulbhule to Ngadi (890 m) then, raft to Khudi
Day 03: Khudi to Besisahar
Day 04: Besisahar to Bhoteodar
Day 05: Bhoteodar to Bimal Nagar
Day 01: Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (840 m) via Besisahar (820 m) - 7/8 hours by bus
Drive to Kathmandu-Pokhara highway until Dumre is 135 km and take the separate road to the right side to Besisahar is next 43 km. Besisahar is district headquarters of Lamjung district. Here are 15 hotels with electricity. Marsyangdi River is to the south and snow-capped mountains are to the north. It is 8 km more to Bhulbhule. Stay overnight at a camp in Bhulbhule.
Day 02: Bhulbhule to Ngadi (890 m) then, raft to Khudi
Take breakfast in the morning. Hike 2:10 hour hike to Ngadi passing suspension bridge, waterfall, river valley, Mountain View, terraced fields and green hill. The guide explains the safety rule and paddling technique. Raft to the Khudi with village, river valley and terraced field. Take lunch on the way. Stay overnight at a camp with the full board of meal in Khudi.
Day 03: Khudi to Besisahar
Take breakfast in the morning. Raft with the views of lush forest, terraced fields, snow-capped mountain and village. Take lunch on the way. Stay overnight at a camp with the full board of meal in nearby Besishahar.
Day 04: Besisahar to Bhoteodar
Take breakfast in the morning. Raft after the management. Raft to Bhoteodar with the views of lush forest, terraced fields and hill. Take a lunch and continue to the campsite near Shiva Temple at Bhoteodar. Stay overnight with the full board of meal in Bhoteodar.
Day 05: Bhoteodar to Bimal Nagar
Take a hot breakfast in the morning. Raft after management with the views of a green hill, terraced fields and village. The rafting continues to Bimal Nagar with lunch. Our team gives local bus ticket to the Pokhara or Kathmandu. Read below.
Necessary Personal Equipment