RAFTING INFORMATION

RIVER RAFTING

Nepal has 1st position in water resources of Asia and 2nd rich country in the world after Brazil. Few rafting rivers in the world can match the thundering course of the rivers of Nepal originating from the snow meltdown of the Himalayan terrain. There are so many big, medium and small rivers for river rafting in Nepal.

KAYAKING

Kayaking is usually an individual water sport. Kayaks are made from a special type of plastic and have floatation devices inserted to aid buoyancy. Kayakers move through the water with a double blade paddle, and are able to negotiate rapids and obstacles on the river With its wide range of rivers and wealth of challenging rapids, Nepal is the perfect destination for kayaking. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced white water kayaker keen to tackle one of our more challenging rivers, we can arrange a fun and rewarding kayaking experience for you.

GRADING

River grades are supposed to be international constant.

• GRADE 1-2 (EASY) 
  FLAT WATER, LITTLE CURRENT AND MILD WAVES, 
  RIVERS – TRISHULI AND SETI
• GRADE 3 (MODERATE) 
  WAVES, SWIFT CURRENT AND NARROW CHANNELS. PADDLING IS MODESTLY PHYSICAL. 
  RIVERS – MARSYANGDI AND KALIGANDAKI
• GRADE 4-5 (DIFFICULT)
  POWERFUL WATER, CONSTRICTED CHANNELS, STEEP DROPS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF 
  OVERTURNING A RAFT.PADDLING IS CHALLENGING AND AT TIMES  STRENUOUS.
  RIVERS – KARNALI, SUNKOSHI, ARUN AND BHOTEKOSHI.
• GRADE 5 (BIG JUMP FROM GRADE 4) 
  BEING THE ABSOLUTE LIMIT OF WHAT YOU WOULD CONSIDER RUNNING COMMERCIALLY. 
  RIVERS – BHERI, TAMOR, TAMAKOSH
       Note: River grading is subject to change according to the season of the year

WHEN TO GO

Best times of the year for river running in Nepal are September through early December, and March through May. In September, early October and May the rivers are running high with the monsoon runoff. From the middle of October, the weather is settled, and this is one of the most popular times for rafting and kayaking in Nepal due to warm water and long hot days, perfect for the river. The spring season has lower flows to begin with, which generally means the rapids are more technical and not quite as pushy - a good time for trying some of the steeper runs. From June till August the monsoon rains arrive and the rivers hold 10 times their low flows, and can flood with 60 - 80 times these flows. We are always keen to get out in the Monsoon as the rivers are huge and if any group is looking for something outrageous we can provide you with a definitely unforgettable experience.

SAFTEY

HAC takes the safety and security of all its clients very seriously. It is our primary concern and reflected in every aspect of your time with us. 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 experienced guides and safety kayakers on every trip. We prepare all food with the utmost attention to hygiene.