From the mighty Himalayas descend several vigorous rivers so it’s no surprise that Nepal has some of the world’s best whitewater rafting. The post-monsoon swell of early autumn followed by the late spring / early summer snowmelt mean most rivers have two prime whitewater seasons each year.

Trips typically range from a day or two on the particularly warm Seti River near Pokhara to up to twelve days on the Karnali River near Bardia National Park. The Trisuli River between Kathmandu and Pokhara is probably Nepal’s most popular rafting destination while the thunderous and cold Bhote Koshi running by the highway from Tibet offers the country’s hardest and most adrenalin-filled run.