Bhotekoshi is a famous river for White Water Rafting in Nepal. Where everyone can enjoy adventure activities.
About Rafting in Bhote Koshi River
The Bhotekoshi River in Nepal is famous for various types of adventure activities. The Bhotekoshi River flows through Tibet and enters Nepal. It is named Bhotekoshi because it is a river flowing from Tibet (Bhot) and merges with Koshi. The Bhotekoshi River flows along the Araniko Highway in the Sindhupalchok district, located in the north direction of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
Among the adventure activities in Bhotekoshi, rafting is very famous among tourists. Every foreign tourist who wants to enjoy adventure activities has reached Bhotekoshi for rafting. At the same time, it has become the main attraction of domestic tourists. Here you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery along with adventure rafting.
Bhotekoshi Rafting starts from Lamosanghu Dam. It is located at a distance of about 80 km from the capital Kathmandu. You can reach here after a 3 to 4-hour bus journey. While going to Bhotekoshi rafting, you can visit tourist areas like Dhulikhel, Nagarkot, Sukute, Dolalghat, etc. The beautiful Jugal snow range, Gauri Shankar Mountain, and Gauri Shankar Conservation Area are more attractions here.
- The source of the river: Tibet(Bhot)
- Starting Point: Lamosanghu Dam
- Ending Point: Dolalghat
- Rafting Distance: approximately 30 to 40 KM
- Rafting Rapid grading: 1 to 5 Grades
- Bhotekoshi Rafting Famous For: White Water Rafting in Nepal
- Best Seasons: March/April/May/September/October/November
One Day Bhotekoshi River Rafting
Bhotekoshi rafting is an adventure activity that can be done in a short period of one day. You have to reach the starting point of rafting in Lamosanghu early in the morning. After breakfast and dinner, rafting starts from there. Before starting the rafting, the rafting master explains various safety tips related to it. After that, rafting starts at the speed of the river. Five different types of rapid rafting are offered here. Adventure rafting along with enjoying the natural beauty, after rafting for more than 3-4 hours, its final point is reached.
Even if it is a short time rafting, you should allocate at least 2 days for it.
Bhotekoshi Rafting Package: Cost, Facility, Overnight
Many hotels, resorts, and travel agencies are providing various packages for Bhotekoshi river rafting. Those agencies take Nepalis and foreigners for rafting in Bhotekoshi with different types of services, facilities and prices. Generally, most of the hotels offer rafting at the prices given below.
| Packages | Cost Per Person ( In Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Rafting Only | Rs. 1500 |
| Day Picnic with Rafting | Rs. 2500 |
| Overnight and Rafting Package | Rs. 3500 |
For select best resort for Rafting in Bhotekoshi, You can visit : Best Hotels & Resorts in Sukute
What to bring?
You can experience sun bathing while enjoying rafting in Bhotekoshi river. During the rafting, you can have more fun if you take the necessary things with you. Generally, the list of things that you should take during Bhotekoshi rafting is as follows.
- Half paint
- sandals
- T-shirt
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- A bottle of water
- Camera
- Flashlight
- Shampoo
- Hat
- Soap
- Swimsuit
- glasses
