One of the most outstanding class 4 rafting rivers in the world. Continuous, exhilarating white water with magnificent mountain backdrops. Recommended for experts kayakers and rafters from Bhote Odar on. The Marshyangdi river rises on the northern slopes of the Annapurna Himal, flows east through an arid valley around Manang, and then swings south to join the Trisuli river at Mugling.
Profile
From Nagadi : Alt. 850 m
To Bimalnagar : Alt. 370 m
Distance : 52 kms
River days : 3 days
From Kathmandu : 2 days
Difficulty in November : Class 4+ (5-)
Average gradient : 1.0 % (50 ft a mile)
Est. max. gradient : 2.0 %
Volume in November : 50 cumecs
Best season : Nov > Dec and Mar > Apr
4 days rafting
Day 01
Drive to Dumre by bus, then drive from Dumre to Bensisahar by bus or truck, whatever available. Overnight camping at Bensisahar.
Day 02
Rafting from Bensisahar and camp at the beach at the confluence of Chepe River and Marshyangdi River.
Day 03
All da rafting and camping on the beach near Turtle Bazaar.
Day 04
Rafting to Bimalnagar. After lunch drive back to Kathmandu or Pokhara.
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