Rafting/Kayaking

The crystal clear rivers of Bhutan are one of the country’s best kept open secrets. The glacial-melt of the Himalayas, have been scouted for kayaking and rafting.

The river flowing from high valley meets down to Brahmaputra River in India. The unique setting of the river courses let an opportunity to explore Bhutan’s beautiful wilderness. Adventurous travelers will not be disappointed by the rugged, untamed waterways of Bhutan. The rivers are plentiful with strong currents varying between slow, gentle flows in some places and powerful, raging torrents can be found throughout the country.  

The river courses available in Bhutan offer something for all visitors, regardless of experience: There are easy routes for beginners and hair-raising runs for the veterans. Besides the rafts and the kayaks, Bhutanese agents also organize walking and trekking expeditions along the scenic river banks. The best time for rafting and kayaking is from March to April and November to December.