Marshyangdi River Rafting
The Raging River (Grade 4 - 5) “Marshyangdi”
The River Marshyangdi is one of the toughest challenging whitewater trip of Nepal. This river is only able to run with those who have previous experience of grade 4 river runs, having good condition of physical fitness and good swimmer. The river originated from Tilicho Lake of main source and from Gangapurna Glacier near Mannang village in undoubtedly great challenging among paddlers of world. Now unfortunately the world class Marshyangdi River got hydro electricity dam some of the most beautiful rapids are gone. Rafting on this river made easy road link of way to Manang and can be organize trip both from Kathmandu and Pokhara. This is the rafting trip for those who are physically fit & already done few river rafting trips. Wild rapids, beautiful views can make your 4 days whitewater trip an exotic holiday for a long time.
Marshyangdi Rafting highlights
- Total Trip Days: 4 Days
- River Days: 3 Days
- River Grade: 4-5 Class
- Trip Type: Multi Days Expedition
- Best Time to Do: Autumn & Spring Season
- Put in Point: Bhulbhule/Ngadi
- Ending Point: Bimalnagar
- Transportation: Private Jeep/Van/Bus
- Food: 3 meals per day
- Accommodation: At River Beach-tented camp or mass dome of raft with trap
- Safety: Safety kayakers for every trip
- Trip Overall: Generally trip stars everyday after breakfast from the camp site, lunch break on the way and finally stop next camp
- Ideal from Organize: Kathmandu to Kathmandu
3 night 4 days Marshyangdi Rafting
Day 01: Early morning drive to put in point camp about 7-8 hrs
- Rafting gear unload (giving your helping hands)
- Camp site setting (giving your helping hands)
- Drink tea, coffee & chocolate with cookies
- Dinner preparation, after dinner talking fantasy of the day or sleep
Day 02: Wake up be refresh and drink tea, coffee & chocolate
- Have breakfast at camp
- Transfer/portrage/rafting set equipments at upper put in point
- Other stuffs leave at camp site
- Bring changing clothes and put valuable items in dry pack kit
- Arrive at put in point, get raft set ready and pump the boat
- Lunch at put in point and changing clothes
- Safety talk, learn how to sit on raft, hold & row paddle and rafting orientation
- Commence the rafting, by 3-4 PM arrive at camp and end the trip
- Changing clothes drink tea, coffee & chocolate
- Dinner preparation, after dinner talking fantasy of the day or sleep
Day 03: Wake up be refresh and drink tea, coffee & chocolate
- Packing gear first and breakfast
- Changing clothes and put valuable items in dry pack kit
- Remove camp setting & site clean up
- Main luggage & camping gear load in supporting vehicle
- Safety talk and rafting orientation
- Commence the rafting, lunch on the way and by 3-4 PM end the trip
- Camp site setting (giving your helping hands)
- Changing clothes drink tea, coffee & chocolate
- Dinner preparation, after dinner talking fantasy of the day or sleep
Day 04: Wake up be refresh and drink tea, coffee & chocolate
- Packing gear first and breakfast
- Changing clothes and put valuable items in dry pack kit
- Remove camp setting & site clean up
- Main luggage & camping gear load in supporting vehicle
- Safety talk and rafting orientation
- Commence the rafting, end the trip by noon and lunch
- Changing clothes, load the gear & drive back to Kathmandu or Pokhara
Cost Includes
- Transportation- private car/jeep/ van or tourist bus as per package
- Airport pick up and drop as per package
- All necessary rafting & camping gear
- Accommodation at tented camp or mass dome of raft with trap, meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner as per package
- Experienced raft guides & safety kayakers
- Guide’s insurance, salary & trip allowance
Cost Excludes
- Personal transportation except above programs
- Accommodation & meals during stay in Kathmandu and along the bus journey
- Expenses of personal nature
- Emergency evacuation cost
- All bar bills except tea and coffee
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips & Gratuities for guide and staffs
Nepal Rafting Information
Rafting Preparation
One day before at 5:00 PM gathered at Himalayan Mentor office for pre-departure meeting as it is also major concern to introduce with our team-Trip Leader, Guides, trip staffs and other guests, complete official formalities, discuss about the trip, timetable and other important logistics to make your adventure trip successful.
Rafting Equipments and Services
Best quality self-bailing raft, whitewater safety helmet, modern plastic paddle, neoprene-wetsuit, PFD-lifejacket, dry top splash Jacket, waterproof Container or Barrel for camera and valuable items, dry bag for other stuffs, first-aid kit box, tent or mass fly sheet, sleeping mat and other necessary camping gear cooking utensils, hygienically prepared foods and drinks.
Things you need to bring
River wear: shorts or half pant, T-shirts (long sleeve for sun protection), swim wear, sun cap, sun glass, suntan cream, personal water bottle, a pair of river sandal etc
Camp site wear: personal sleeping bag, lightweight shirts, T-shirts, trouser/pant, under garments, socks, a towel, light shoe, fleece type jacket, flash light, personal toiletries, camera, reading and writing materials, medication recommended by your private doctor etc. Other stuffs you can store at your hotel or at our office store room which are not necessary to bring for the rafting.
Safety Precaution
Himalayan Mentor team take safety issues are main concern of every rafting trip and believe all our outdoor trips with us must be operated safe one. Our team members have updated training courses - AR/CPR, Wildness First-Aid and Whitewater Rescue Technician conducted by Rescue 3 International. And in every rafting trip we also provide expert rescue kayaker for extra safety to make your trip with us more comfort and enjoyable.