Trishuli Rafting from Pokhara: 3 hours of Grade 2-3 rapids

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Duration12h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · HI

PickupAt your hotel

Three hours of moderate rapids through a Himalayan gorge, with all the gear and a guide who knows the river.

Trishuli rafting from Pokhara is a 12-hour day trip on Nepal's most famous white-water river, combining 3 hours of paddling through Grade 2-3 rapids with transport, equipment, lunch and a live English or Hindi-speaking guide. The river flows from the Himalayas through a dramatic gorge lined with traditional villages and forest; the rapids suit both novice and intermediate rafters. Pickup from your hotel and all transport to and from the river are included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Trishuli River Rafting Adventure

Start rafting on Trishuli River
Navigate moderate rapids grade 2 to 3
Enjoy scenic gorge and rock formations
Observe traditional villages and wildlife
Complete 3-hour rafting over 22 km

The Experience

The Trishuli is one of Nepal's most-run rafting rivers, and the reason is simple: 22 kilometers of Grade 2-3 rapids that move fast enough to feel real but stay manageable for anyone who can swim. You'll spend 3 hours on the water paddling through a gorge with rock formations rising on both sides, passing traditional villages on the banks and forest that comes down to the water's edge. The river itself is the draw—wild and cold from the Himalayas, it gives you the full spectrum from a mild drift through exciting sections to white-knuckled moments over the bigger drops.

The day starts with pickup from your hotel and transport to the put-in point. Once on the water, your guide handles the navigation and calls the paddle strokes; you're responsible for your own paddle and staying in the boat. The rapids come in waves rather than one long push, so you get moments to breathe and take in the gorge between the harder sections. Lunch happens after you come off the river, and all the gear—foam mat, paddle top, helmet, life jacket, dry bag for a camera—is provided. A first aid kit travels with the group.

The full day is 12 hours door-to-door, which accounts for the drive to the river, the paddle itself, lunch, and the return to Pokhara. This timing makes it easy to combine with travel between Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan if you're moving through Nepal. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need an alternative to hotel pickup, and the river suits all fitness levels—the work is in the paddling, not in climbing or hiking.

What’s included

All rafting equipment including foam mat, paddle top, helmet and life jacket.
transport to and from the river with hotel pickup in Pokhara.
a live guide in English or Hindi.
lunch.
dry bag for a camera.
first aid kit.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Saara Tourism Nepal-Travel Advisor in Nepal

Is this one for you?The 3-hour paddle suits anyone who wants to feel the river without committing a full day to paddling—the Grade 2-3 rapids give you real whitewater without the intensity of higher grades, and the gorge scenery keeps the day interesting between the harder sections. If you're moving between Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan, this trip fits neatly into a multi-destination itinerary.