Bhote Koshi

Difficulty in Nov: Class IV (V)
From: km 95 (Alt. 990m)
To:  Lamosangu (Alt. 760m)
Distance: 17 km
River Days : 2
From Kathmandu:
 5 hours
Av. Gradient:  16m/km (80 ft/mile)
Volume in Nov:  40 cms (1200 cfs)
Best Season: Oct-Nov, Mar-May

A steep mountain river only a few hours drive from Kathmandu offering two days of intense and challenging activity.

The Bhote Koshi is the main branch of the Sun Koshi and it has been descended by kayak from near the Border to Tibet. The valley is impressively narrow with steep hillsides shooting up over 2000m from the river, and there are some dramatic and scenic river gorges down at river level.

Rafting:
Probably the most exciting short rafting trip in Nepal and some even say in the world! If you’re into fun, challenge, physical activity, and non-stop action then this could be you. It makes a great climax for any team looking for an adrenaline fix.

Kayaking:
The Both Koshi offers some intense and challenging kayaking. Most paddlers describe the river as ‘challenging, hard, technical and not a play river’.

This is probably because it is so steep and continues with one rapid leading into another.