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Lower Seti River Open for the Season
Last updated: 5 October 2026, with details from our scouting report. The Lower Seti River is open for the season. On Saturday 3 October, our crew scouted the Lower Seti and completed our pre-season risk assessment. They covered the full commercial section, including...
River Operations Update After Recent Flooding
Last updated: 4 October 2026, Update: After successful scout and pre-season risk assessment, we are ready to open the Lower Seti effective immediately. Where things stand today River & Lakes Status Middle Seti and Fusre Khola, Pokhara (half-day rafting) Running...
What Dubai’s Direct Flight to Pokhara Means for Travelers
Dubai's direct flight to Pokhara began on 23 September 2026, when a flydubai Boeing 737 MAX touched down at Pokhara International Airport carrying 113 passengers. It was met with a water salute, the city's mayor, and a crowd of people from Pokhara's tourism community...
Starting the Year Strong: Supporting the Next Generation of Nepali Kayaking
As Paddle Nepal steps into 2026, we’re beginning the year in a way that feels deeply aligned with our values — supporting community, professionalism, and the next generation of river athletes in Nepal. Our boss, Nim Bahadur Magar, has just returned from assisting the...
We’re Getting a Digital Facelift!
Well... it's been a while since we posted here (2018, to be exact!). We know. And we’re the first to admit it: our website’s been overdue for a proper update. But the good news? We’re finally on it! Right now, we're refreshing our entire website to reflect what we’re...
2018 National Rafting Champs Results
Paddle Nepal wins 2018 National Rafting Championships and earns the title of the official Nepal National Rafting Team. Congratulations Som Bahadur Magar, Jeevan Gurung, Man Bahadur Kandel (Michael), Lil Bahadur Gurung (BJ) and Bharat Gurung. Your hard work &...
2018 Nepal Kayak Slalom Champs Results
Congratulations to Surjan Tamang for achieving 1st place in the 2018 Nepal National Kayak Slalom Championships. Surjan earns the opportunity to represent Nepal this year at the Asian Games. Good luck Surjan.
2018 National Rafting & Kayak Slalom Championships
Nepal Rafting & Canoeing Association are preparing for the 2018 National Rafting & Kayak Slalom Championships. The events will take place together at Fishling, on the Trisuli River 25-27 February. These events are authorized by the National Sports Council as...
Himalayan White Water Challenge 2017 Results
Another "rodeo" done & dusted. What a great weekend on the Trisuli River. We were honored to have James & Regan Byrd from the famous North Fork Championship help out at the event this year sharing their valuable experience. The 2017 HWWC consisted of...
Himalayan White Water Challenge 21-23 Nov 2017
Its that time of year again! The Nepal Association of Rafting Agencies is organizing Nepal's annual whitewater kayaking competition with the support of Nepal Rafting & Canoeing Association and Himalayan River Guide Association. Upon popular demand, the "rodeo"...
New NARA President in the House!
Congratulations to our very own Nim Bahadur Magar for being elected to post of President of the Nepal Association of Rafting Agencies. Nim has big plans for some dramatic change at NARA with a greater focus on safety standards, education & training and...
China-Nepal International Rafting Friendly Match
Nim & team have just returned from a whirl wind trip to Tibet as participants in the 1st "China-Nepal International Rafting Friendly Match". The event took place in Lhasa, Tibet on the Yarlung Zangbo River on the 17th June with the purpose of developing...
2017 National Rafting Champs Results
Paddle Nepal takes 3rd place at the National Rafting Champs! We've gotta admit - it stings a little to lose our undefeated title, but our team gave it their all and have accepted bronze with grace. We are super proud of our team and also so impressed by the hard...
2017 Nepal Rafting Championships
Nepal's national rafting championships will be held at Fishling on the Trisuli River 14-15-16 February 2017. The Himalayan River Guide Association is organizing the event in cooperation with the International Rafting Federation and Nepal Rafting & Canoeing...
Himalayan Freestyle Championship 2nd Feb 2017
Nepal Kayak & Canoe Club is hosting the 2nd Himalayan Freestyle Championships on the Trisuli River 2nd February 2017. Here's some information from the organizer's Facebook event page... Have you ever heard of McNasty, Aerial Loop and Phonics Monkey? These are the...
