White River Rafting in Bhutan
White River Rafting in Bhutan is a recent tourist Adventure
sport initated by the Department of Tourism. During the recent
survey of rivers in Bhutan, the following rivers are found to
be suited for River Rafting and Kayaking.
| Paro Chu [West Bhutan] |
Class 3-4 |
| Mo chu [West Bhutan] |
Class 4 |
| Mangde Chu [central Bhutan] |
Class 4-5 |
| Gamre Chu [East Bhutan] |
Class 4+ |
| Dangme Chu [East Bhutan] |
Class 4-5 |
| Kuri Chu [East Bhutan] |
Class 5 |
The Pho Chu and Mo Chu, (Male & Female River) Mangde Chu
and Wang Chu are chosen to be the best rivers for River Rafting.
CHOICE:
During your visit to Bhutan, If you are interested can choose
to take any of the below programs on Rafting to fit in to your
programme.
| 1. |
Half day scenic
float trip on the lower Mo Chu to Punakha Dzong |
| |
Grade of River: |
1 - 11+ |
Hours on the river:
|
2-3 hours |
Group Size:
|
4-8 Person |
Cost Per person:
|
$80 |
| Departure: Upon confirmation |
| Seasons: February-May
and September-December |
| 2. |
One Day Upper
Mo Chu to Punakha Dzong |
| |
Grade of River: |
Upper section 3 to 4/4+
Lower section 1 –11+ |
| Hours on the river: |
5-6 hours |
| Group Size: |
4-8 Person |
| Cost Per person: |
$.100 |
| Departure: Upon confirmation |
| Seasons: February-April and
September-December. |
| 3. |
One Day Pho
Chu- Samdenkha/Lorina to Punakha Dzong
2 hours easy Trek to Samdenkha from Punakha Dzong |
| |
Grade of River:
|
Upper section 1 to 3/3+
and 4 on the “ Warthful Buddha” |
Hours on the river:
|
2-3 hours |
Group Size:
|
4-8 Person |
Cost Per person:
|
$120.00 |
| Departure: Upon confirmation |
| Seasons: February-May and September-December. |
NOTE:
For all trips you will be provided with NRS self bailing rafts,
wetsuits, dry tops helmets and a professional raft guide.
For Professionals who wished to do more rafting, please
contact us for more details and itinerary.
