The Trishuli is Nepal's most popular rafting river, and for practical reasons: it runs parallel to the Prithvi Highway between Kathmandu and Pokhara, which means you can raft it as a standalone day trip from either city or as an adventure stop en route. The rapids are Class II to III with named sections including Snail's Nose and the Malekhu rapids, delivering genuine whitewater without the technical commitment of rivers like the Bhote Koshi. Between rapids, the river calms and the surrounding scenery of terraced hillsides and riverside villages fills the gap.
The standard day section covers 22 to 26km of river and takes 3 to 4 hours on the water. Full-day package includes transfers, guide, safety equipment, and riverside lunch. For more intense rafting, see our Bhote Koshi adventure packages or our full Nepal rafting guide comparing all rivers. For the gentler Seti option from Pokhara, see our Seti River rafting day trip.
Package Name: Trishuli Rafting Trip
Trip Duration: 1 Day
Start/Finish: Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Activities: Trishuli Day Rafting Trip
Accommodations: No overnight stay
Food during the Trip: Lunch is included
Transportation: We use Private vehicles car/ Jeep/ Van/ Mini Bus, big Bus as per the group size
Meet our rafting guide in the hotel.
Drive to rafting starting point.
Enjoy Trishuli River Rafting.
Afternoon lunch with rafting group.
After lunch, travel back to Kathmandu.
End of the Package.
It is 4am on the banks of the Trisuli River in Himalayan Nepal. We are awoken by the metallic clank of enamel mugs and a weather-beaten hand, thrusting steaming hot chocolate into our little tent. The steam from our breath fills the tent as we rub the sleepy dust from our eyes and straighten out the cricks in our backs. Slowly we emerge, wrapped in thick blankets and wearing yesterday clothes, which were far too warm to consider changing at that ungodly hour.
We made our way groggily up the mountain by flashlight, feeling the effects of little sleep and the biting cold, until we finally stopped on a ridge. As the false dawn spilled its first vestige of light over the mountains, we were pleasantly surprised to see standing on the same ridge, in absolute pin-dropping silence, other intrepid travelers congregated for this shared experience.
And there before our eyes, Mount Everest, in all its majesty and bathed in golden light from the sun’s earliest rays, took our breath away. No room for cold now, our heats lifted along with our spirits and we were left mesmerised and speechless at the sheer awe of this magical life-changing moment.
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What grade are the Trishuli rapids?
Class II to III, more challenging than the Seti but accessible to fit beginners. Named sections include Snail's Nose and Malekhu rapids.
Can I raft the Trishuli between Kathmandu and Pokhara?
Yes. The river runs parallel to the Prithvi Highway, making it a natural one-way adventure stop during the Kathmandu to Pokhara or Chitwan journey.
How long is the rafting section?
Approximately 22 to 26km, taking 3 to 4 hours on the water. Full day with transfers and lunch is 8 to 10 hours.
What is the difference between Trishuli and Seti rafting?
The Trishuli has stronger Class III rapids and is based between Kathmandu and Pokhara. The Seti (Class II-III) is gentler and warmer, based in Pokhara.
Getaway Nepal Adventure (P.) Ltd.
Thamel Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977 98510 38 908
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