The Marsyangdi River is one of the most outstanding grade IV Kayaking Rivers in the world. Continuous, exhilarating white-water with magnificent mountain backdrops and drains the northern slope of the Annapurna Himal. It flows east through an arid valley around Manang and then swings south to join the Trisuli River at Mugling. Marsyangdi means ‘raging river’ in local dialect. It was opened to commercial rafting in 1996 and demands 100% Commitment from both crew and guide. It is totally different from the big volume rivers like Sun Kosi and Karnali, the rapids are technical and require a very different approach. Need 100% power and a good line, fast reactions from crew to get through this pinball machine and quickly forges raft crews of complete strangers into true teams.

Day 03: Besishahar –Tarkughat ( Start Rafting)

Day begins with hot cup of tea or coffee, after breakfast we break campsite and starts on our expedition down on the Marsyangdi. We start straight away encountering the rapids, one after another. Rapids are not named but one rapid follows straight after another with lots of technical and fast maneuvering required but great fun. A beautiful blue and white-water glinting in the sunshine and looking back up river magnificent and constantly changing views of the Annapurna and Manslu ranges. We have packed lunch. After lunch we continue floating to Tarkughat. By the time we reach Tarkughat camp will be set, tea and biscuits will be serve on your arrival. Dinner will be prepared. Just before dinner enjoy your Rum punch.

Cost includes: Rafting on full board basic with compliment of rafting crew, all necessary camping and rafting gear (including sleeping bag, life jacket), overland transportation, Rafting permit, rafting crew insurance, emergency first aid kit.All meals, transportation to the put in point and back from the take out point, all rafting equipment and accommodation on twin sharing basis.

Cost does not include: Any personal expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone charges, video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international airfares, medical costs, rescue charges, tips for crew (typically around NRp200 per Rafting day), airport departure tax (currently NRp1100 for international destinations), Visas and visa extension costs and which is not mentioned above. Sleeping bag / mattress, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and insurance.