| Difficulty in Nov: | Class IV+ (V-) |
| From: | Nagdi (Alt. 890m) |
| To: | Bimalnagar (Alt. 390m) |
| Distance: | 52 km |
| River Days : | 4 |
| From Pokhara: |
1 1/2 |
| Av. Gradient: | 10m/km (15 ft/mile) |
| Volume in Nov: | 80 cms (2800 cfs) |
| Best Season: | Oct-Dec, Mar-Apr |
One of the best class 4 white-water rivers in the world – continuous, exhilarating whitewater with magnificent mountain backdrops. Recommended for expert kayakers.
The Marshyangdi rises on the northern slope of the Annapurna massif and joins the Trisuli. Marshyangdi means ‘raging river’ in local dialect, and this aptly describes it.
The scenery is magnificent, with every bend of the river opening fresh vistas of some of the world’s highest mountains. Although the valley has got a road up it, and is quite densely populated, you don’t see this when you are paddling because the river is incised about 40 meters into the valley floor.
Rafting:
A fantastic, exhilarating run.
One rapid lead
straight into another with steep drops, huge undercut
boulders, a powerful current and lots
of technical
and fast maneuvering required. This is a serious
and challenging trip and you should have
previous
Rafting experience.
Kayaking:
Most
world-class kayakers will describe the Marshyangdi
as one of the best white water trips in the World.
Be
aware that it will have continuous and long
stretches of class 4 water.