Kayaking in Nepal
Kayaking on the Himalayan Rivers
With wide range of hiamalyan rivers, wealth of challenging rapids and all year round paddling possibilities Nepal is the perfect destination for kayaking. Whatever is your paddling experience we can arrange a fun and enjoyable kayaking trip for you.
Kayaking course:
Our kayaking school is particularly popular, and we are glad to see many familiar faces return to us to enjoy increasingly exciting river journeys. More about our kayak school.
River Trips for experienced kayakers.
We run trips for experienced kayakers on all the permitted rivers of Nepal.
Whatever your experience in kayaking – there is the river for everyone in Nepal!
Our river trips range in length and difficulty, so we can help select a river to match your level.
You can accompany one of our rafting trips or make you way on your own river journey.
You can make river trip with one of our kayak guides or as part of a group as well.
Trips for Expedition Paddlers.
Our company is organizing and running sport expeditions on upper sections of himalayan rivers, doing first descents in Nepal, so if you are an expedition paddler and want to join our team in one of our expeditions - -you are welcome! If you want to make your own expedition - we can help you organizing it.
Want to know more about what we we are doing? Please, have a look
Notes:
We can arrange kayaking trip on all and every permitted rivers of Nepal as well as paddling expeditions to the upper sections of the rivers, whether you want to paddle popular rivers or prefer to enjoy more remote and hidden ones, willing to take a challenge, to run kayak expedition - possibilities can be only limited by your time schedule and interests! We are here to help you to bring your palns to reality!
Safety on our kayaking trips:
We take the safety on our trips as our primary concern and it's reflected in every aspect of your time with us.
- All our guides are licensed, trained in CPR, first aid and advanced river rescue techniques.
- All our equipment is world class, up to date and carefully maintained.
- We ensure that the kayaks in use are suitable for the clients and meet their needs.
- We prepare all food with the utmost attention to hygiene.
- Whenever possible we use our own private minibus and driver.
What we provide:
Before your river journey you will be invited to an orientation meeting to discuss details of the trip. There will be opportunities at this meeting for you to ask any questions that you may have, discuss any personal requirements, such as a special diet or medical conditions that could affect your trip.
- We provide wholesome and hygienically prepared food and drinks.
- Along with our kayaks, we provide all necessary and related kayaking equipment and body wears, dry bags, camera barrels, all necessary safety and medical supplies.
- Tents and sleeping mats are also provided. Sleeping bags can be arranged upon request.
- All our equipment is of the highest quality, clean and well maintained.
- On all of our trips there will be a supply raft or road support that will transport all the gear that is needed for the duration of the kayaking trip.
What to Bring
In some ways it is the best to bring as little as possible to the river. There are however, some essential personal items.
Please bring:
- Light weight clothing that will dry quickly, eg. shorts, t-shirts, swim wear for the river
- Warm clothing for the evenings including a fleece or pullover
- Sun cream and lip protector
- Sunglasses (with retaining device) or a cap
- Towels
- Toiletries (environmentally friendly is best!) and any personal medication
- Flashlight
- Footwear that will stay on in the river, river sandals or tennis shoes are the best. Footwear for the evenings
Good to consider:
Camera, spare film and batteries
Walkman/Discman
Spare glasses/contact lenses
Some reading materials
Snacks/treats
A small amount of money
A positive attitude is a must!
Please tell Us
It is essential that you inform us of any medical conditions that may affect your well being on the trip.
Don’t forget to request vegetarian meals if required.
Enjoy Paddling on the Himalayan Rivers !
