Information
The Bheri River is a mature river that cuts a wide valley as it flows west join the Karnali just before it cuts to through the Chure Hills, disgorges onto the plain of the tarai, and flows into Royal Bardia National Park.
Twenty years ago, The whole of this area was wind pristine jungle, roamed by one of the last nomadic hunting tribe in Nepal, the Route. There are a still a few of these Route tribe living by the river and although some of the jungle has been cleared for farming, for the majority of the time you will see only cliffs, forest and wildlife.
Season/Months |
Difficulties/Grade |
Water volume |
Autumn - Spring |
II-IV |
Approx. 170 cumecs |
Rafting put in point
Devisthal
Rafting ending point
Chisapani
River wear gear
Shorts- half pant, T-shirts (long sleep for sun protection), swim wear, Sun Cap/Glass/Cream, personal water bottle, a pair of river sandals.
Price Includes
- Transportation to the put in point and after rafting airport transfer
- 3-meals per day during the trip (first day self-breakfast and self-dinner at last day)
- All rafting gear and safety kayak in each trip.
- Well-trained professional raft guides and safety kayaker.
- Camping gear like tents and mattress, cooking utensils and foods
- Camera box, wet suit and water proof bags for multi-day and remote trips.
Price Excludes
- Insurance of any kind -travel / medical and emergency evacuation cost
- Personal sleeping bag (can be arranged on extra cost of US$ 1-2 per day)
- Alcoholic beverage including bottled drinks (soft drinks / mineral water)
- Personal expenses such as tips, telephone etc.
- Flight cost Kathmandu - Nepalgunja - Kathmandu
- Personal fishing gear and accessories
Accessibility, Location and Timetable:
The journey to the put-in point for the Bheri River Rafting involves a 18 hour Journey by bus, with transportation arranged by Mountain River Rafting to Bheri River Start Point followed by bus, inexpensive trips. The 70 km river action takes 5 to 6 days. The return journey from Chisapani, the take-out point, is 18 to 20 hours to Kathmandu. It is also possible to arrange a flight from Nepalganja (1 hour road journey from Chisapani where trips end) to Kathmandu in additional cost.
River Description
The powerful current and large water volume make sure huge and remarkable rapids are encountered the length of this river journey. The rapids can be technically and challenging compound.
This spectacular river is only available for those undertaking an expedition. The scenery on both the trekking and river journey is supreme and pure. The Arun is one of the most powerful whitewater current and fasted rivers in Nepal, cutting through the High Himalaya with deep and awesome gorges, green valleys and excellent riverside beaches.
The Bheri is an excellent choice for a long whitewater rafting trip for those who are seeking a true adventure and the thrill of encountering huge rapids in an peaceful setting. It is the first choice for those wanting an whitewater expedition into the wilderness area.
Trip Preparation and pre-departure meeting
Before heading every outdoor trip we would like to request to our guests to be gathered at our office for pre-departure meeting as it is also prime concern to introduce with our team-Trip Leader, Guides, trip staffs and other guests, complete official formalities, discuss about the trip system, timetable and other important matters to make your happy journey successful.
Equipments and Services we provide for the trip
Best quality self-bailing inflatable raft, Whitewater safety helmet, modern plastic paddle, neoprene-wetsuit, PFD-lifejacket, Dry top Jacket, Waterproof Container/Barrel for camera and valuables things, Dry bag, First-Aid Kits and Tents/mass fly sheet and sleeping mat, other necessary camping gear cooking utensils, hygienically prepared food and drinks.
Safety Issue
Mountain River Rafting team takes safety issues very seriously for every rafting trip and believe every happy outdoor trip is a safe one. Our team members have updated training courses - SRT (Swift Water Rescue Technician), CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and Wilderness First Aid, and Whitewater Rescue Technician conducted by Rescue 3 International. Besides in every trip also provides expert safety kayaker for rescue and make your rafting journey with us more comfort and enjoyable
Care of Environment
The care of environment is our prime concern responsibility to protect the wildness resources of Nepal for future generation. We practice and follow minimum impact polices on our every outdoor journey- by using gas or kerosene as a cooking fuel instead of local firewood. Moreover by disposing and cleaning both biodegradable and non-degradable properly from the campsite.
Helping Nepal
Mountain River Rafting donates a percentage of profits towards the improvement of education and healthcare for children in Eastern Nepal. We hope to soon expand this concept throughout the country.
we encourage Nepalis and those who love Nepal around the world to provide assistance in the fields of health, education and child care support in rural Nepal. We support a society where every relatively able individual contributes a small portion of our earnings for the benefit of those who genuinely need support.
Schedule
Day 1: Fly to Nepalgunja and drive to Bheri Bridge and overnight camp at Sandy beach.
Day 2: Trip Preparation and Overnight camp at beach
Morning go for fishing around, have a breakfast, trip preparation - safety brief, change clothes, clean up camp site, pass your packed gear to load on raft and start rafting, on the way of trip have a lunch, continue fishing/ rafting and overnight camp at river beach.
Day 3: Morning go for fishing around, have a breakfast, trip preparation
Morning go for fishing around, have a breakfast, trip preparation - safety brief, change clothes, clean up camp site, pass your packed gear to load on raft and start rafting, on the way of trip have a lunch, continue fishing/ rafting and overnight camp at river beach.
Day 4: Morning go for fishing around and other activities
Morning go for fishing around, have a breakfast, change clothes, clean up camp site, pass your packed gear to load on raft and start fishing/rafting, on the way of trip have a lunch, continue rafting and overnight camp at river beach and fishing around the campsite.
Day 5: Continue commence fishing/rafting
Continue commence fishing/rafting same as previous day and overnight camp at river beach and fishing around the campsite.
Day 6: Continue commence fishing/rafting
Continue commence fishing/rafting same as previous day and overnight camp at river beach and fishing around the campsite.
Day 7: Continue commence rafting in bheri river
Continue commence rafting in bheri river same as previous day, end the trip at Chisapani, have lunch, transfer to Nepalgunja airport and fly back to Katmandu ( by STOL flight) OR drive as you required (overland journey 14-16 hrs. from Chisapani).
FAQs
How many in the group and how many in each raft?
The group size is required minimum 4 people above for each trip,
each raft must be at least 6 pax and a guide, however we can add
up to 8 pax depending on rivers.
How many gear rafts?
We provide gear raft for every multi days wildness trip 1-2 paddle rafts : 1 gear raft
How will you get to and from the river?
We provide private transportation to and from the river for each rafting trip and for those who looking for fly back after the trip to be on extra cost.
How long is each day? How many actual hours on the water?
Normally the rafting duration approximately 4-5 hours each day on the water.
How many in the river team and what are their jobs?
Normally in each trip, we provide a guide for a paddle raft. a safety kayaker and a gear raft guide and they do their team work job accordingly. Our rafting team members are professional and well known their job and you may join for with the team work together.
Where will you camp each night?
We camp each night by the river bank on the sandy beach everyday new camp site where we could set up tents.