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. Rafters plowing through a Class IV rapid on the Bhotekoshi River.

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. if you love adrenaline, this is your river! River Background and Location Bhotekoshi starts from glaciers in Tibet. This easy access makes Bhotekoshi a perfect weekend adventure for city dwellers. Why Bhotekoshi is Famous for Rafting What makes Bhotekoshi special? Its steep gradient and nonstop rapids. The river drops roughly 15 meters per kilometer , so at high flows the rapids are Grade IV–V and very powerful.

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.

PackagesCost Per Person ( In Rs.)
Rafting OnlyRs. 1500
Day Picnic with RaftingRs. 2500
Overnight and Rafting PackageRs. 3500

For select best resort for Rafting in Bhotekoshi, You can visit : Best Hotels & Resorts in Sukute

Best Season For Rafting in Bhotekoshi

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the right balance of warm weather and good water flow. March – May and Sept–Nov are the peak rafting months. During these months the river is lively without being dangerously high, and the weather is usually dry. By contrast, mid-summer (June–July) is the monsoon – the river can be very big and exciting, but heavy rain can cancel trips. Winter months (Dec–Jan) bring low, cold water; some companies still run trips with wetsuits, but many adventurers skip it then.

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