Trishuli River Kayaking is Nepal’s most popular and accessible kayaking adventure, ideal for first-time to intermediate kayakers. Originating high in the Himalayas from the sacred Gosaikunda, the Trishuli River flows through impressive gorges, rocky corridors, green hills, and traditional villages before reaching the southern plains.
This one-day kayaking trip offers a perfect balance of exciting rapids and calm river sections, making it safe, scenic, and fun. Easily reachable while traveling to and from Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Chitwan, this trip is professionally operated by Rainbow Adventure & Travel, ensuring safety, quality equipment, and certified river guides throughout.
Trishuli River Kayaking – 1 Day Highlights
Nepal’s most popular kayaking river with exciting yet manageable rapids
Scenic river corridor with gorges, rock formations, and hillside villages
Ideal for beginners and first-time kayakers
Professional safety briefing and certified kayaking instructors
Opportunity for safe river swimming & cliff jumping (conditions permitting)
Easy combination with Pokhara or Chitwan trip extension
Same-day return or onward travel flexibility
Outline Itinerary
- Drive from Kathmandu to Charaudi – Kayak to Kuringhat – Drive to Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan (5–6 hrs kayaking)
Itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Charaudi – Kayak to Kuringhat – Drive to Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan (5–6 hrs kayaking)
Early in the morning, your Rainbow Adventure & Travel guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu and drive toward Charaudi, the starting point of the Trishuli River kayaking section. The drive follows a scenic highway along rivers, green hills, and rural settlements.
Upon arrival at Charaudi, we spend about 30 minutes setting up kayaking equipment. If you haven’t completed the pre-departure form, it will be done here. You are advised to change into comfortable, water-friendly clothing. Before entering the river, your instructor will conduct a detailed safety briefing (approx. 20 minutes) covering paddling techniques, river signals, self-rescue methods, and safety procedures.
Once on the river, you’ll paddle through a mix of fun rapids and calm sections, ideal for building confidence. The Trishuli River offers impressive gorges, unique rock formations, riverside villages, and chances to spot native and migratory birds. In selected safe sections, you’ll be allowed to swim in the river or try cliff jumping, making the experience even more adventurous.
After 5 to 6 hours of kayaking, the trip ends at Kuringhat. Here, you’ll enjoy a fresh riverside lunch with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options including bread, cheese, tuna, salad, fruits, and biscuits. Around 3:00 PM, we depart by vehicle for Kathmandu OR Pokhara OR Chitwan (to and from, as per your travel plan).
What's Included
- Professional, highly trained & certified kayaking instructor and river guide
- International standard safety equipment (helmet, paddle, life jacket, kayak)
- River permits and local taxes
- First aid kit and safety support
- Riverside lunch (Veg / Non-Veg)
- Transportation to and from Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan (as planned)
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Any extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary
General Trek Information
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in tea houses during the trek and 3-star hotels in River Rafting.
Meals
Three freshly prepared meals daily during the trek including Dal Bhat, pasta, rice, soups, and vegetables.
Drinking Water
Safe drinking water is provided using filters or purification tablets. Reusable bottles are recommended.
Guide & Porter
Licensed English-speaking guides and local porters ensure safety, navigation, and cultural insights.
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