Trishuli and Seti River Kayaking Adventure
Tour Overview
Nepal is internationally known for Himalayan-fed rivers, deep valleys, forested hills, remote villages and continuous white-water sections. This nine-day expedition introduces participants to two rivers with different characteristics.
The Trishuli River offers accessible Class II–III rapids, wave trains, technical channels and changing river features. It is suitable for developing fundamental white-water kayaking skills under professional supervision.
The Seti River provides a quieter and more remote experience. It passes through jungle corridors, sandy beaches, traditional settlements and scenic countryside. Its warm water and moderate rapids make it an excellent continuation after the Trishuli section.
The journey also includes time in Pokhara, where participants can relax beside Phewa Lake, practise calm-water paddling and enjoy views of the Annapurna region.
What Is Special About This Tour?
This expedition combines adventure, professional training, riverside camping and cultural travel in one programme.
Participants paddle two different Himalayan rivers rather than repeating the same type of river environment. The Trishuli develops technical confidence, while the Seti provides a longer wilderness-style journey through peaceful countryside.
Professional kayaking instructors and safety kayakers accompany the group. Complete kayaking, rescue and camping equipment is provided. The expedition also includes support transportation, accommodation, meals during river days and airport transfers.
The programme is especially suitable for adventure clubs, outdoor organisations, educational groups and travellers seeking a structured introduction to white-water kayaking in Nepal.
Trip Highlights
- Kayak on the Trishuli and Seti rivers
- Paddle approximately 65–70 km
- Experience Class II–III Himalayan white water
- Receive instruction from professional kayaking guides
- Learn river safety and rescue procedures
- Practise ferry glides, eddy turns and rapid navigation
- Stay beside the river in camps and eco-lodges
- Travel through forests, gorges and traditional villages
- Explore Pokhara and Phewa Lake
- Enjoy leisure time in Kathmandu
- Receive expedition support from safety kayakers
- Use complete professional kayaking equipment
- Complete the programme with an expedition certificate
Why Do People Visit Nepal for Kayaking?
Nepal is one of the world’s leading white-water kayaking destinations. Its Himalayan-fed rivers offer powerful rapids, technical gorges, scenic valleys and a wide variety of paddling conditions. From accessible training sections to demanding Class IV runs, each river provides a different combination of challenge, landscape and cultural experience.
Kayaking in Nepal is more than a river adventure. The journey passes through remote villages, terraced farmland, forested hills, suspension bridges, deep gorges and riverside communities that are rarely reached by conventional tours. The combination of Himalayan scenery, diverse rivers, traditional hospitality and continuous white water makes Nepal an exceptional destination for international paddlers.
What is Special About This Tour?
- Experience several of Nepal’s outstanding white-water rivers, including the Upper Seti, Kali Gandaki, Madi Khola, Marsyangdi and Trishuli.
- Paddle more than 75 km and travel over 320 km by road through technical rapids, dramatic gorges, forested valleys and traditional riverside settlements.
- Experience fast Class III and IV white water on the Upper Seti and Kali Gandaki, combined with varied paddling conditions on the Madi Khola, Marsyangdi and Trishuli sections.
- Improve technical kayaking skills under the supervision of professional kayaking instructors, expedition leaders and safety kayakers.
- Practise river-line selection, ferry gliding, eddy entry and exit, rapid navigation, rescue procedures and group river communication.
- Combine serious white-water kayaking with premium hotel accommodation, expedition camps and dedicated river-support logistics.
- Camp beside Himalayan rivers, surrounded by quiet valleys, forested hills and remote rural landscapes.
- Explore Pokhara, Nepal’s adventure capital, with sightseeing, Lakeside relaxation and views across Phewa Lake.
- Enjoy a scenic domestic flight between Kathmandu and Pokhara and travel through several of central Nepal’s major river valleys.

