Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to the rafting put-in point at Charaudi:
The rafting put in point in Chauraudi is approximately 3 hrs drive from Kathmandu or Chitwan or Pokhara. If you are in Kathmandu and if you are heading out to Pokhara or Chitwan, it makes sense to do this trip on the way down to Pokhara or Chitwan. Starting trip from Pokhara or Chitwan requires some backtracking. At put in point, we meet our rafting crews. There will be a briefing about the river, rafting techniques, handling with equipment, safety measures and so forth. You will have opportunity to ask questions, Then we embark on the boat for the adventures of the day.
Initial section of the river is pretty gentle. We will hit 2 to 3 graded rapid called "Lady’s Delight” during the initial section of the rafting. Then, we will have lunch break. After lunch, we again continue rafting. We will hit 2 to 3 graded rapids called "Upset" and "Surprise". As we arrive at our camp in Phisling, we will be welcomed by our kitchen crews with hot cup of coffee or tea. Dinner will be served around 6 pm.
Day 2: Second day of rafting.
We will have morning tea or coffee around 6:30 am followed by hot breakfast. We quickly pack up and set out on the river again. Today again, we will hit 2-3 graded rapids such as “Bijli Rapid” and “Tea Pot”. After rafting about 3-4 hours, we will take out in Simaltal or Gaighat. Then you will be put in bus for trip back to Kathmandu or Pokhara or Chitwan.
Cost Includes
Transportation to put in point and return transportation from finish point
Lunch on a day trip, 3 meals a day on 2-3 days trip
Experienced river guide
Safety equipment such as life jacket, helmet
Camping gears for 2-3 days trip
Safety and rafting lesson prior trip
Sleeping bag
Cost Does Not Include
Personal expenses such as drink, tip etc.
Personal accident insurance
Meals other than mentioned
Difficulty Level
This is a 3+ graded river. For the most of the year the rapids encountered on the Trisuli are straightforward, easily negotiated and well spaced out. Trisuli river is an excellent river for those looking for a short river trip, without the challenge of huge rapids, but with some really exciting rapids, with beautiful scenery and a relatively peaceful environment. During the monsoon months the intensity of the rapids increases and attracts a radically different set of rafters. But there are sections for rafting during the monsoon for those who are looking for simply exciting trip!
Travel to the River
The journey to the river takes about 3 hours by bus from Kathmandu, 4 hours from Pokhara. Private party can take their own transport. From the take out point you can return to Kathmandu or drive to Pokhara or Chitwan Naitonal Park.
On the river
The early sections contain class 2-3 rapids and build up steadily to class 4. 'Teen Devi' is a good class 4 above Benighat. Below here the river is class 3 as far as 'Upset' (4). After this the river winds its way down to Mugling at the Confluence of the Marsyandi.
Other options exist on the Trisuli for kayakers. A bus from Kathmandu to Betrawati or Trisuli bazaar can add another 15-20km of river to a trip. The advantages are that this section is away from the big road. It is predominantly lower in grade though at 2 - 3.
Safety and Equipment Issues
Safety and security of all our clients is our prime concern. All our guides are licensed, trained in CPR, first aid and advanced river rescue techniques. All our equipment is world class, up to date and carefully maintained. We use Avon self-bailing rafts. We always use safety kayakers on every trip. We prepare all food with the utmost attention to hygiene.
Before your trip you will be invited to an orientation meeting in order to meet the rest of your paddling team, the guide(s) and safety kayakers. At this meeting there will be opportunities for you to ask any questions that you may have and discuss any personal requirements, such as a special diet or medical conditions that could affect your time with us. Upon arrival in put in point, there will again a session of questions and answers. The captain briefs you about the trip of the day, river level, paddling tips and so on before you step into the boat.
We have our own private transportation to take you to and from the river. When our own coach is not available then we provide a privately booked alternative.
We provide plentiful, healthy and hygienically prepared food and drinks.
Along with our high quality self-bailing rafts, we provide helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (during winter), lifejackets, dry bags, camera barrels, all necessary safety and medical equipment. Tents and sleeping mats are also provided. Sleeping bags can be supplied upon request. All our equipment is of the highest quality, clean and well maintained.
What to Bring?
In some ways it is best to bring as little as possible to the river. There are however, some essential personal items that you may need:
- Light weight clothing that will dry quickly, eg. shorts, t-shirt, swim wear for on the river
- Warm clothing for the evenings including a fleece or a pullover
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Sunglasses (with retaining device) and/or a cap
- Towel
- Toiletries (environmentally friendly is best!) and any personal medication
- Flashlight
- Footwear that will stay on in the river, ‘Tevas’ or tennis shoes are best
- Camera and spare batteries
- Walkman/Discman
- Spare glasses/contact lenses
- A book to read
- Your diary and a pen!
- Snack treats/cigarettes
- A small amount of money
- A positive attitude!
