Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Swagat Holiday Treks & Expedition will receive and transfer you to your hotel. After you are greeted with welcome drinks at the hotel, we will have to quick meeting to discuss the necessary formalities regarding your trip. You can then check in to your room, freshen up and rest. Or if you are not one of those “lay back” types, you can take a stroll around the vicinity of your hotel and get the feel of this hyperactive capital city of Nepal. On the streets, people seem to be on sheer rush, barely noticing one another, but if you utter “Namaste”, they will definitely reciprocate with a smile; well that’s Nepal’s culture. We will stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Includes: Bed & Breakfast

Day 02: Kathmandu city sightseeing (1400m)

A short stroll in the evening yesterday might not have acquainted you with Kathmandu. So we want to make sure that you know this city as you know yourself. Once done with your breakfast, let’s hop in to our reserved vehicle and then on for a comfy ride with one of our experienced city guides. You will be visiting the most renowned historical/cultural landmarks in Kathmandu. Our guide will take you to the Pashupatinath Temple (the most revered Hindu shrine), Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu (Basantapur) Durbar Square. All these sites are enlisted in the UNESCO world’s heritage list. After this informative and interesting tour, we drive back through the busy and noisy streets of Kathmandu to the serene premises of your hotel. We will stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Includes: Bed & Breakfast

Day 03: We will leave Kathmandu to Point Lamosanghu

We will leave Kathmandu after early breakfast and reach the starting point Lamosanghu at around 10-11 am. We will meet our raft guide there. After having lunch on the beach, the leader will provide a lesson on river safety, paddling techniques, and some rescue tips for your safety. Shortly we will enter the river with our life jackets and other helmets on. Then our grade 4 rafting journey begins on with all the way ups and downs exciting flips. Today we will end our raft at Barabise. We will set our camp and spend our night there. Just enjoy the surroundings and silently flowing river overnight.

Day 04:  Full day raft and return to Kathmandu

After a short breakfast, early in the morning, we will set for the full day rafting adventure. We will be fully prepared today as we are going to have some high rapids. We will enjoy the white river action for about more than 95 miles today. You will finish your trip by the Dolalghat and have your lunch prepare for your further destination.

Day 05: Final departure to your homeland or onward destination

Unless you intend to extend your trip, this will be your last day in Nepal. A representative from Swagat Holiday Treks & Expedition will escort you to the Tribhuwan International Airport, three hours prior to your flight schedule.

As you wave us goodbye and enter the terminal block, you would perhaps recall your arrival at this place. No wonder, everything seems so familiar now, because you had come here as a tourist, but you are going back as a friend. Have a safe flight back home and we look forward to being your travel companion in Nepal again.

Cost Includes

• Government license holder experienced rafting guide ( trained in wilderness first aid & altitude sickness)

• Tented camp during the rafting

• Three-time Meal (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the rafting.

• Group Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)

• All necessary paper works, office service charge, and Government Taxes

• Local transportation to and from the starting and ending points of rafting by tourist bus/Private Car/ Van depends on the group size.

• Necessary equipment as high-quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (only during the winter) on certain rivers

Cost Excludes

• Any services in Kathmandu.

• Mineral water, Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks during the whole trip

• Hotel accommodations & meals if you stay anywhere at the hotel for the whole trip.

• Personal Expenses such as Laundry telephone bills, sweets, snacks, beverages, and bar bills.

• Emergency evacuation

• Travel Insurance

• Tipping for staff and driver.

• International airport pick up and drop (if you order we can arrange)

• Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.

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Note:

The itinerary prescribed above is the standard template of the trip plan offered by Swagat Holiday Treks & Expedition which can be readily customized to match the guest’s preferences. However, the guests are expected to understand that the execution of the trip plan might be circumvented by an array of uncontrollable factors like bad weather, political turmoil, strikes, blockades, and other unforeseen contingencies. Besides, the domestic flights in Nepal could be subjected to delays or cancellations owing to adverse weather conditions or technical glitches. It is worth mentioning that the flights cannot be operated in the condition where the visibility is less than 1600 meters. Under such abnormal circumstances, the trip plans might undergo slight or sharp alternation, taking into consideration the best interest of the clients. Wherever the changes are made, Swagat Holiday Treks & Expedition cannot be held responsible for the consequences. Nevertheless, we shall endeavor our level best to make sure that the trip is carried out with respect to the original trip specifics.

The accompaniment of a skilled rafting guide shall ensure your safety. If you are not a confident swimmer or not so accustomed to water sport, we can provide you with life jackets.

PLEASE BRINGS:-

• T-shirt

• Swimwear for on the river

• Warm clothing for the evening including a fleece or a pullover

• Sunscreen and lip protector

• Sunglasses ( with retaining device) and cap

• Towel and toiletries (environment friendly is best)

• Personal medication

• Flashlight

• Footwear

• Reading book

• Fishing hook ( you can fish in the Himalayan River)