| DAY
1: We take a private bus to Besisahaar,
which takes around 7/8 hours. First night camp
in and around Besisahar.
DAY
2: After breakfast we start trekking
for 2 hours to Khudi - have lunch. Your expedition
leader and guides will brief you and train you.
Pay attention as you are straight into the rapids
and this river has a way of underlining any mistakes!
This is a the most knuckle gripping section of
the Rivers so enjoy it. We finish today at Besisahar
and have a well-earned dinner no doubt a rum punch
to help it down.
DAY 3: After breakfast, we re-trace
our steps to Khudi, and go for the action. After
lunch at Khudi, there is action all the way so
do not stop concentrating.
DAY
4: After breakfast we paddle down to
Paundi where we encounter class 4/-5 rapids and
plenty of grade 3. We also have to portage couple
of rapids like 'Knocking on Heavens Door' and
'Golden Gate' This River allows us to have magnificent
views of the Annapurna ranges all the way, so
between stretches don't forget to look back and
all around. It is quite inspiring.
DAY
5: Today is the last day of the trip
after breakfast we paddle down for around two
and half-hour to Tutor have lunch and drive back
to Kathmandu. |
The
"raging river", drains the northern
slope of the Annapurna mountains. It was only opened
to rafting in 1996 and yields some of the most exciting
class iv-v white water in Nepal. This river demands
100% commitment from both crew and guide. It is totally
different from the big volume rivers like the Sun Koshi
and Karnali, the rapids are technical and require a
very different approach. Big volume rivers need power
and a good line; the Marsyangdi needs fast reactions
from the crew to get through this Pinball Machine River.
The river is located on the eastern side of the Annapurna
circuit, the Marsyangdi River has long been famous for
the beautiful views. With each twist and turn the steep
sided gorge walls frame a new mountain backdrop.