Marsyandi
Rising form the Northern slopes of the Annapurna Himal, the river passes through the arid Manang region before roaring its way into the lower foothills to join with the Trisuli River. This monster of a river is also tagged “The Raging River” in the local tongue and offers up what is considered as the best white water rafting and kayaking experience in the world.
Not only renowned for is raging rapids and fast flowing water, the Marsyandi is also a beauty when it comes to scenery, nature and culture. From every sweeping bend of the river you get tantalizing glimpses of the snow capped peaks back by dropping terraced rice fields and tiny, tradional housed villages. The water runs a clear turquoise blue and is dotted with boulders that have been sculptured by nature herself. This is one serious rafting or kayaking trip that is not for the faint of heart, the Marsyandi is truly a river that demands respect from those who choose to run it.
Rafting
With one rapid flowing into another, massive undercut boulders, a strong current and some steep drops, this is a truly exhilarating river for rafting. The river dishes out a sever adrenaline overload to any who dare to paddle it, and with an experienced crew this is certainly a choice river for serious rafter, or those who have previously had their taste for white water wetted! If you are looking for a white water challenge, magnificent scenery and pristine water then this is the trip for you.
Kayaking
As a kayaking river, the Marsyandi is a very challenging but enjoyable river and in many renowned international kayakers opinions, it is one of the best rivers in the world to Kayak, with its endless white water, splendid scenery, pleasant camps and gob-smacking views of the Himalaya. It’s certainly a kayaking river that you should take your time on and enjoy the huge potential for river play and the impressiveness of your surroundings. .
Trip Dates - On Request
Trip Includes:
All staff including qualified Guides and professional Safety Kayakers
All camping equipment (inc toilet tents, tarps, personal tents etc0
All meals and water whilst on the river (tea, coffee and juice also avaliable)
Transportation to and from the river
All equipment (including PFD's, helmets, dry tops, throw bags, dry bags, paddles, etc)
Extensive first aid kit.
Porters
Gear Raft support
Extensive medical kit
Not included:
Items of a personal nature (toiletries, personal medication, clothing, camers...)
Personal insurance
Alcohol and additional snacks.
Optional tips for guides.
Itinerary
DAY 1:
An early morning departure from Kathmandu or Pokhara we will drive to Bhote Odor where we will start our rafting trip. A quick warm up on II+/III rapids for 3 hours before we set up camp in Paundi.
DAY 2:
We will start today at Paundi, three hours rafting to Tarkughat. Where we will take out and drive up to BhulBhule for our camp.
DAY 3:
Our final day we will paddle from BhulBhule to the Dam where we will take out and drive back to Pokhara or Kathmandu.
