Welcome to Paddle Nepal - Welcome to Paddle Nepal

Learn to kayak with members of Nepal's National White Water Team while running genuine river expeditions...

Experience the true adventure of Nepal while rafting Himalayan Rivers and exploring some of Asia's most unique landscapes...

Paddle Himayalan white water and explore Nepal via remote rivers, pristine wilderness & authentic villages...

Explore one of Nepal's best kept secrets while abseiling, jumping, sliding & swimming down hidden canyons & cascading waterfalls...

Testimonials

The Kayak Clinic was the highlight of my time in Nepal. Outstanding crew, truly amazing scenery and awesome food! - Amy (UK)

We had a great time on the river!! The instructor was very patient and really well informed about the river. The food was very good. A great trip. - Ella (USA)

Nothing beats a weekend with some of the best Nepali river guides on one of the most beautiful rivers in the world! The food these guys prepare with the limited resources they have is simply MIND BLOWING. Best experience ever! - Mark (Canada)

Great trip – high water with late monsoon rains, but the staff took good love. Safety first for beginning kayakers, great food, comfortable and quality gear, excellent instruction. - Thank-you! Ann (UK)

Never did I think I would feel so comfortable and safe learning how to roll and entering a rapid for the first time. You guys were not only excellent teachers, but an absolute pleasure to be around. Thanks again for the cake made from scratch on the river for my birthday – it was delicious. - Nikki (Canada)

I did the “kayak clinic” with my son who is 7 years old. We had the most amazing time. I would trust the instructors with both mine and my son’s lives. They are truly amazing. IT was the most enjoyable thing we have done in Nepal. We are planning to do it again very soon. - Ursula (Ireland)

It was awesome! These guys make the entire trip fantastic. Made me laugh, work hard, eat better than anywhere in Nepal and not freak out being upside down in the water! Did I mention they are excellent teachers, always ready to rescue and always smiling!? Really cute too – that always helps ;) Had an amazing time and I will never forget you boys or this kayaking trip! Thank you for your company, help and encouragement. - Azar (Canada)

We just returned from a wonderful trip down the Seti River. The 4 day “kayaking clinic” was amazing…the scenery, the instructors, and all the small details were great. The instructors were extremely helpful and willing to help anyone who wanted to learn. They were very patient and were always in the best of spirits. If you are nervous about the trip, we both recommend you just try it out…we may go for a 2nd trip ourselves! Thanks. - Camille & Brian (USA)

The four-day kayak clinic on Phewa Lake and Seti River was incredible. Although I wasn’t the best kayaker of the group, the rapids were challenging and thrilling. In addition, all the staffs and instructors were fantastic. They knew what they were doing at all times and were always on top of things. Not to mention that they were only a few seconds away from me all three times I fell out of the kayak! I would definitely recommend the trip to anyone and everyone. Keep up the good work boys! - Jun (Canada)

I was very lucky to be able to go on two Paddle Nepal trips (so far!). I was an absolute riot going down the Seti River. I had a wonderful time, learned many skills and always knew I would be safe – all thanks to the incredible safety kayakers on staff. I highly recommend the Beginner Kayak Clinic. Two days rafting on the Trisuli River was also fantastic. I had a blast. As usual the staff cooked delicious food, we had a beautiful and comfortable camp set up and lots of fun by the campfire. I hope to go on another Paddle Nepal adventure in the near future and raft or kayak again with the great staff. - Lindsay (Canada)

This trip was completely fantastic!! I enjoyed every minute of it. The instructors & guides were amazing. There was no end to their patience, knowledge and encouragement! The camping was just as much fun as the kayaking with some of the best food I have had in Nepal. This trip was wonderful and I highly recommend it to everyone!! - Elissa (Canada)

What an exceptional trip! I had the experience of a lifetime. Gorgeous and talented instructors, five star cuisine, a bed on a beach beneath the stars, scenery like a luring dream, and an ice cold beer waiting for you in the river bank…what more could a girl want? Thank-you so very much. Though my kayaking skills will undoubtedly fade, the memories will always remain as clear and refreshing as the water we paddled. Namaste! - Jasmine (Canada)

Tara’s top 5 reasons why kayaking with Paddle Nepal was a blast:
dreamy instructors ;)
patience, understanding, and admirable knowledge from said “dreamy instructors”
incredible scenery…wow!
delicious, highly edible food
that I was nick-named “Rambo” – how sweet!
Thanks guys! You are awesome! Although I looked ready to pee my pants with fear at any given moment, I knew you were always there to rescue me, and I swear I had the best time of my life! - Tara (Canada)

I recently finished a four day clinic spending three days on the river and one day on the lake in Pokhara practicing basic kayaking techniques. I had no previous experience in this sport. The two instructors that accompanied us were very helpful and experienced. Plus they spoke good English which helped. The food was fantastic as well if that matters to you. I would highly recommend this tour. I really enjoyed my time kayaking and camping on the Seti River. Thanks again. - Henry Penland (USA)

The kayak clinic was spectacular! Your staff is wonderful. So positive and helpful. And the instructors are great teachers - fun, safe, supportive and oh so patient with those of us who took a long time to learn! I felt very safe with all of them. The beach camping and food was also great. Thanks for an awesome time! - Jessi (USA)

We cant even begin to express our thanks and gratitude or explain how much fun we had in written form. Kayaking was certainly the highlight, but we had an amazing time rafting as well. Every single guide on the river helped make the trip that much better. There was not one person in your crew who did not spend a significant amount of time with me learning to roll. Truly amazing! - Derrick (Canada)

We both thouroughly enjoyed the trip. It was a fantastic exprience. For Barry it was the highlight of his time in Nepal! He picked up the kayaking much faster than I did and he truly RAVES about the last day rapids! I on the other had was really taken by the beautiful scenery and surprising wildlife along the riverbank. The setting was just sublime. Thank-you. - Anne (Australia)

Paddle Nepal is absolutely the BEST thing anyone can do in Nepal. The crew & staff are amazing. Just the right combination of stern and supportive. I cant believe that day 1 on the lake I was actually scared to capsize my kayak in only 1 1/2 meters of water, 3 meters off shore with Narayan right next to me! But I did it and conquered my fear and learned so much. I will forever hear Saran's voice yelling at me "paddle - paddle - paddle - paddle" as I kayak down any rapid for the rest of my life. The food was great - the company was even better! Campfires, sand storms, great beach campsites - it could not have been any better. I can not wait until next time. Thank you for opening up a whole new world for me! Cheers. - Annette (USA)

Kayak Clinic - Amazing 3 days. Great experience. Beautiful river, great food, and very good essential instructors. GO FOR IT! - Alphance (France)

The "kayak clinc" was a fantastic introduction to white water rapids and learning how to get down them! Our guide Narayan was brilliant and so were all the rest of the staff. Thank you very much. - Anna Rose (Spain)

To all the crew at Paddle Nepal - we had an amazing time on the beginner kayak clinic. As complete beginners we were made to feel confident and comfortable on and under the water! Both of us managed to roll and make it down some really fun rapids. The guides and staff were really friendly and hospitable, but also knew when to let us chill out. We ate like kings and enjoyed the peaceful camping spots we ended up at each day. Thanks for an awesome experience! "Lean forward and keep paddling! - Meagan & Matt (Australia)

Hey guys! I have had nothing but good times with you guys. When kayaking, you guys pushed me more (in a good way) than I ever thought I would go - in a kayak at least! Your instructors are extremely professional, and they know how to push each beginner's limits without scaring them (too much ;) Great food on every trip - nice variety too! And cool company! Hope I will experience more trips together with the "boys" in the future. All the best! - Morton (Denmark)

I had such an amazing time rafting with Paddle Nepal. The passionate, fun & professional guides were the highlight for me. Sweet trip! - Gillian (Canada)

Just to say a big thank you for two days great rafting with steering by a world championship contender - how lucky can six old people get!!!! The support from the guys was also great - how did they manage chips on a sand bank? - Mike & Sue Sokal & Neil & Judy (England)

We had the best time of our lives with the Paddle Nepal group. Thanks to Min and the entire staff of raft runners and rescue kayakers. Good luck with your new business. If all trips are like this one – you can’t miss! - Lesley & John (Canada)

Rafted the Trisuli River! Amazing experience – thanks to all the amazing staff for a fantastic time – would love to go again. - Angela (Canada)

Thanks for the most thrilling adventure in Nepal! The staff were amazing & I really appreciate their hard work. I love rafting and I love Nepal! Sleeping on the beach was pretty cool too!! Thanks again. - Laura (USA)

Good fun, good experience, nice campsites, brilliant team, super cooks, many many rapids and good swims! Thank-you very very much!! - Christian & Laura (UK)

The trip was amazing - so well organized, safe and FUN! These guys really know what they are doing - it was over and above our expectations!! Thanks for everything. Luke & Nat (Australia)

Dear Paddle Nepal - Thank-you so much for some wonderful experiences in Nepal. You have given me some amazing memories to take home with me and make my friends very jealous. Your guides are lovely and looked after me so well. It is always such a pleasure to stop by your office for a visit. (Kelly - you are a STAR!) I am going to tell everyone to come here and go rafting as well as try canyoning - just amazing!* Thanks again. - Sarah (UK)

Our day canyoning with Paddle Nepal was a total blast. Unbelievable scenery. Really. Just spectacular! - Paul (UK)

Fantastic & fun day - Santos was great! Thanks so much. - Charlie @ United Nations (UK)

I had no idea what to expect when I signed up for the canyoning thing...it was a total last minute decision. Well let me tell you...it pays to be spontaneous sometimes! This was the most fun I have ever had. Reminded me of running a muck with my brothers through the drain pipes as a kid - just take that childhood memory and multiply it by one million degrees of excitment and that is canyoning! Amazing. I cant wait to bring some friends and do it again next year. Thanks for opening up a whole new world to me. - Javier (Spain)

Thank you very much for the great time with you guys! The setting was AMAZING and your guides seemed to have as much fun as we had. Canyoning is a great way to discover Nepal. Thank-you very much. - Florian (Spain)

The trip was AWESOME!! No fear! Only fun!!! - Bernie (Poland)

Thanks so much. The trip was amazing! You guys are GREAT. - Ali (Australia)

It was a great experience. Heaps of fun. The guides of Paddle Nepal are very professional and very gentle. We think it is THE BEST company to go Canyoning with. High Five! - Maaike & Maaike (Holland)

Thank you very much for making me discover such an amazing new sport. It was worth every penny! - Carol (USA)

I was apprehensive when I started, but everyone was 100% competent & fantastic. Had a really great time & would go again. - Name unknown (UK)

I had one of the best experiences of my life. - Beth (UK)

Great stuff! Very well trained guides; with all the safety procedures. Its a guaranteed success! Liked it a lot. For this price, a very good deal. Thank you Santosh and friends! - Joost van der Huck (Netherlands)

One of the best experiences of my life. Santosh and the gang are really cool. Defo recommend! - Tom (Australia)

HOW WONDERFUL! We had so much fun & the instructors were so helpful. Thanks so much for a once & only (okay maybe again) fun time! - xx Millie & Dane (Canada)

Canyoning in Nepal was one of the most challenging, but rewarding experiences of my life. Although at first I was quite afraid to abseil down the first big waterfall, my guide Santos helped me feel confident and safe and by the end of the day I managed to get down all 6 waterfalls and conquered my fears. Thank-you for a truly unique adventure and memories I will never forget. - Jessie (USA)

As a "40 something" mother, I hesitated going on the 4 day kayak trip up the Seti River as I felt I would be a hinderance and slow the team down. Was I mistaken! The trip was one of my greatest physical accomplishments, and the friends and memories will stay with me forever. The staff was incredibly patient, knowledgeable (those boys really know their stuff) and aside from safety first, their goal was to make it fun. Every component of the trip was planned to perfection - it was like being welcomed into their "home on the river" - a true testament to Paddle Nepal's great team spirit and superb hospitality. - Michelle "Mum" (Canada)

Paddle Nepal is a Nepali owned and run operation. They offer services in guiding, raft support, logistics, teaching etc... Although Paddle Nepal is a relatively new company, their staff is made up of some of the most skillfull, experienced and competent people around. We have used Paddle Nepal's services for trips on the Karnali, Marshyangdi and Tamur Rivers - some of the most complicated multi-day trips in Nepal. These trips have been excellent in every respect - great guiding, great food, great support, great safety. The Paddle Nepal guides just do the business - they are not the macho river gods who ad and "awesome" to every available sentence. They are pro-active and have always responded positively to any feedback we have given. Having both participated and organized multi-day river trips in many parts of the Himalaya and elsewhere, I have no hesitation recommending Paddle Nepal as a reliable, safe and highly competent river operator. They are up there with the best and at the top of their game. - Ian Beecroft (Swizerland)

Thank-you so much for making our stay here so special! It’s been the most wonderful experience. We’ll be counting the days to when we can come back. - Takako (Japan)

Wow! Amazing! Well Organized! Perfect Teaching! Great Food! Superb Camping! WIEEEHHOOOOOO!!! - Gert & Myke (Netherlands)

One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Wonderful scenery, fantastic food, and someone was always there when you needed help. - Thanks!! - Mark (UK)