6:30 AM TO 7 AM AND BACK BY 5 PM OR 6 PM.
Morning as time informed by Treklanders Rafting guide and staff, having early breakfast, and carrying necessary items for rafting. The drive heads beyond Kathmandu city and the valley's western rim, driving on the main busy highway of the country. Heading downhill to lower mid-hills and valleys within farm villages and towns with views of snow-capped peaks. Then the drive follows the Trisuli River to reach at Rafting Put-In-Point at Chauradhi. A small town on the roadside and close to the Trisuli River bank, a short walk to the shore. Where the rubber boat and raft will be ready for rafting downstream of Trisuli River. After changing the clothes for rafting (shorts, T-shirts, wet suits), important to wear sports shoes or similar.
The Captain and senior River Rafting guide will brief on safety measures, paddling techniques, as well as about Trisuli River. The flow, speed, and current as per the seasons wise, including the rapids to encounter.
A picnic lunch, either before rafting or in between downstream on a sandy beach, depends upon the time. Reaching the Rafting Put-In-Point at Chauradhi and Trisuli River, after the briefing equipped with helmet, life-jacket, and paddle. Get on board, and sit on a tube of the raft, while the captain is seated on the back.
The captain holds the big paddle, to maneuver the raft and gives orders of paddling techniques. Like forward, back paddle, and when not row, as well as the word hang-on, when going through the big rapids.
The rafting starts heading downstream encountering a few exciting bouncy waves, as the paddling progresses. Then getting ready to challenge the Big Rapids, like Ladies Delights, Monsoon, and Upset the biggest with a rip curl.
As the rafting continues and paddling downstream, enjoying going through the exciting rapids and getting wet, from the splash. Slowly the rafting comes to an end after going through the last rapid called Surprise and Bijali (Electrifying) Rapids. The row towards the river bank of Trisuli is close to the village of Kurin Ghat, located by the main highway. After changing into dry clothes then got ready for the drive back to Kathmandu. Taking more than 2-3 hours to reach the hub of the city and back at the hotel; after a wonderful experience on Trisuli River Rafting.
(After rafting options for drive to Pokhara or towards Chitwan for a wildlife safari)
Approx. 70 to 80 km/ 44 or 49 miles) depends upon the seasons to start and end the rafting. As well as with the speed and flow of the river on each seasons of the year. The drive takes about 2-3 hours, one way.
Depending upon reaching the Put-In-Point of Rafting, either at Chauradhi, sometimes further at Fisling. If arriving late after 12 pm, a lunch will be set on the beach with a huge tarpaulin. Spread out, with dishes of foods from sandwiches, fried rice, or noodles (pasta). Canned Sardines and tuna with fresh vegetable salad, including refreshment of orange juice or lemonade. If it’s early for lunch before rafting, lunch will take place further downstream on quite lovely sandy beaches.
From 8 years, above to 75 years of age, should be in good physical shape and with sound health. For younger below 15 and above 70 years need to be accompanied by parents, guardians, and close friends.
Yes, can do so but need to inform Treklanders Adventures beforehand if not traveling back to Kathmandu after rafting. So that the company will arrange transportation to your destinations after completing the Rafting. People who are in Pokhara and Chitwan can also join in Rafting the Trisuli River. Reaching from Pokhara or Chitwan to the Put-In-Point of the Rafting either in Chauradhi or Fishing Village.
