The Marsyangdi
Non-stop whitewater and spectacular scenery
Marsyangdi
means "Raging River" in the local dialect and this aptly
describes one of the best whitewater runs in the world. Featuring
five days of impressive non-stop class IV-V rapids and unparalleled
mountain views, this jewel of a river is rated as a favorite by
the few who have been privileged to paddle it.
Following the Annapurna circuit we trek along the valley through charming Gurung villages and emerald fields. Children play excitedly along the trails as we pass, snow-capped Himalayan giants surround us, and the champagne river churns and bubbles below. Few rivers rival the Marsyangdi for exhilarating whitewater, and sustained sections of steep technical rafting test our teamwork. Thundering rapids twist between house-sized boulders, steep chutes plunge into deep blue-green pools.
For most of the section from Ngadi down to Bimalnagar the river forms a gorge winding through the valley floor. As the crystal blue water twists and turns between the steep walls, fresh views unfold behind of the Manaslu and Annapurna ranges – a breathtaking backdrop and a photographer’s dream.
Trip
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 2 Drive to Besisahar (5½ hrs) and trek to Khudi (Camp).
Day 3 Trek to put-in point at Ngadi; paddling demonstration and
safety talk; start rafting (Camp).
Days 4-5 Rafting and exploring the Marsyangdi (Camp).
Day 6 Finish rafting early afternoon at Bimalnagar; drive to Kathmandu
(4 hrs).
Day 7 At leisure in Kathmandu.
Day 8 Departure.
Options & Extensions
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Mountain
Flight to Everest
Royal Chitwan National
Park safari tour (3 days, KTM / PKR - KTM)
Pokhara extension (3 days,
KTM - KTM)
Lhasa Overland fly-in
drive-out Tibet tour (8 days, KTM - KTM)
trip overview
8 days in Nepal
river highlights
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