Rafting Information

Best Time for Rafting

Rafting in Nepal can virtually be enjoyed all year round because the rivers originating from Himalayan glaciers and melting snow have continuous supply of water. In winter month snowmelt is minimal and hence the rafting is very tame and feasible only on selected rivers. During monsoon ...... Read More

Our rafting Guide

A good guide can enrich your rafting experience in many ways. Apart of guiding you along the river and ensuring your safety, the will explain many points of interests along the path related to history, geography, flora and fauna and culture encountered during the journey. Snowy Horizon........ Read More

Rafting Equipments

Snowy Horizon Treks and Expedition has compiled a list of essential equipment, personal medical provisions, and summary of medical conditions likely to encounter during White water River rafting to help rafter in preparation and provisioning for rafting............. Read More

Nepal River Rafting

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Rafting Grade in Nepal

In Nepal there are dissimilar the rafting category as a grade as per people’s feeling to rafting in river and water force. To really enjoy your rafting holiday it is important to prepare yourself physically and to choose a river that which grade’s river is suitable for you. For this reason we have graded our river to provide an indication of what is required. Please remember though, that only minimal exercise is required to prepare you for most of our trips.

Grade 1: Flat water (Skill Level: Very Basic)

These types of rivers are flat and slow moving. A river with a 1 grade listed will have some flat spots. A completely 1 graded river will be totally flat. This kind of river is good for sightseeing and relaxing. Rapti River in Chitwan is categorized 01 grade in Nepal.

Grade 2: Bubbling current (Skill level: basic paddling skill)

In grade 2 river some rough water, maybe some rocks, might require some maneuvering. This grad river is flat but moving little bit faster than grade 1. Seti and Madi River are Graded 02 category in Nepal.

Grade 3: Technical & Exciting (Skill level: experienced paddling skills)

In a Grade 3 river, the rapids are becoming more serious and technical. Grade 3 and above can only be rafted with trained guides. This is a fun river with lots of excitement. In the river you will found small waves, maybe a small drop and some rapids.

Grade 4: Seriously big rapids (Skill level: whitewater experience)

Grade 4 or above grad you required previous experience and good physical fitness. This is where the adrenaline gets going; grade 4 River has a fast moving current with many big drops and rapids. This kind of river is action packed and needs technical paddling. In the river you will found medium waves, rocks, considerable drop. Bheri, Bhotekosi and Arun River are categorized as 04 Grade River in Nepal.

Grade 5: The hair-raising limit (Skill level: advanced whitewater experience)

Grade 5 is a serious river not for the faint hearted, with a torrent like current and huge rapids this is the ultimate in white water adventures. In the river you will found large waves, large volume, large rocks, large drop, requires precise maneuvering. Sunkosi and Karnali River are grade 05 categories in Nepal.

Grade 6: un-navigable (Skill level: successful completion of a Class 6 rapid without serious injury)

Please note that most rivers contain more than one grading. For example a grade 1 –5 river will contain elements of all four grades, flat spots, slower small rapids and some big fast rapids. The grade also varies depending on the season and the amount of water running down the river. Rafters can expect to encounter substantial huge waves, huge rocks and hazards, and huge drops.