Samrat Nepal

About This Tour Package

Location: Nepal, Asia
Departure Point: Kathmandu or Pokhara
Put-In-Point: Besishahar
Take-Out-Point: Bimal Nadar
Outward Travel: 5 ½ hours drive
Best Season: Nov/Dec, March/April
Distance: Approximately 45 km
3 Days: Kathmandu –Kathmandu

The Marsyangdi River is one of the most outstanding grade IV Kayaking Rivers in the world. Continuous, exhilarating white water with magnificent mountain backdrops drains the northern slope of the Annapurna Himal. It flows east through an arid valley around Manang and then swings south to join the Trisuli River at Mugling. Marsyangdi means ‘raging river’ in the local dialect. It was opened to commercial rafting in 1996 and demands 100% Commitment from both crew and guide. It is different from the big volume rivers like Sun Kosi and Karnali, the rapids are technical and require a very different approach. Need 100% power and a good line, fast reactions from crew to get through this pinball machine and quickly forges raft crews of strangers into true teams.

Program

The day begins with a hot cup of tea or coffee, after breakfast, we break campsite and start on our expedition down on the Marsyangdi. We start straight away encountering the rapids, one after another. Rapids are not named but one rapid follows straight after another with lots of technical and fast maneuvering required but great fun. A beautiful blue and white-water glinting in the sunshine and looking back up river magnificent and constantly changing views of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges. We have packed lunch. After lunch, we continue floating to Tarkughat. By the time we reach Tarkughat camp will be set, tea and biscuits will be served on your arrival. Dinner will be prepared. Just before dinner enjoys your Rum punch.