![]() ![]() But, this is where Paddle Nepal makes the magic happen! From the beginning, we had splashing wars, hopped between rafts and took turns on the kayaks. Expect the odd Class III rapid, intermixed with lots of floating. The Seti River is much tamer than the last rafting trip we did in Canada. In addition, we had three support kayaks with us and a photographer. For the first time we saw what would be a familiar sight on the river: locals loading up tractors of rocks from the river, to be used for building.Īfter getting outfitted with gear and our briefing from our lead guide, Rabi, our three rafts (one per family) took to the river. We tried to help out, but they were quicker without us, so the kids skipped rocks and we got our gear organized. As soon as you arrive, the staff get right to work blowing up the rafts and getting all the gear ready. Roads in Nepal are notoriously terrible and you will be pretty excited by the time you arrive. The water is warmer and cleaner than other rivers in Nepal and in your two days on the river, you get to see a range of Nepal’s scenic areas from quiet villages to wilderness jungle.ĭay 1 starts early with a departure from Pokhara at 7 am and a 1.5 drive to the Seti River. The Lower Seti Rivers offers Class II and III rapids, making it perfect for families or those wanting a relaxing rafting experience. The staff were incredibly enthusiastic interacting with our kids and making the experience fun with splashing fights, cliff jumping, boat hopping and more. Secondly, they understand families and have tailored this trip to meet the needs of families. Owned by a Nepali-Canadian family, you can expect the best in safety, professionalism and overall experience. They are Nepal’s leading whitewater company with years of international experience and leadership within the industry. While they are similarly priced, it is definitely worth the $15 extra/person to go with Paddle Nepal. All travel agencies in Thamel ( Kathmandu) and Pokhara sell them or you can buy directly from the company. There are quite a few companies offering similar rafting trips in Nepal. 11.0.1 Enjoyed Reading this Post? SIGN UP for more.The kids bonded together over hot chocolate and popcorn, while the adults reflected on the magic of the day.Īlso Read: Our 10-day Trek in the Everest Region with Kids To think that we had actually debated if we should do a rafting trip in Nepal!?! We were with friends, new and old and an amazingly enthusiastic group of staff, away from tourist -laden Kathmandu and the busy trekking trails.Īfter a fun-filled day on the water, we camped along the banks of the river, roasted marshmallows over a fire and slept like babies in our tents. This is our honest review of our trip with three families in April 2019, with kids ranging from 7-16 years old.Īs the kids hopped between rafts and caught rides on the kayaks, I looked up at the simple homes along the banks of the river and the suspension bridges overhead and sighed with pleasure. ![]() We partnered with Paddle Nepal, a fantastic company to showcase why rafting in Nepal should be on your family Nepal itinerary. This is the perfect river for kids as it offers enough white water to make it exciting, but isn’t too intense. One of the highlights of our time in Nepal was the family 2 day/1 night rafting trip we did on the Lower Seti River with Paddle Nepal. ![]() ![]() But we knew the kids wanted to do more than just trek and luckily Nepal is an adventure playground with many fun family activities and cultural opportunities. Most people come to Nepal to trek and we were no exception. ![]()
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