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 As per the Hindu legend the Trisuli River orginated by Lord Shiva driving his trident (in Nepali 'Trisul') in the hill just above the Gosainkunda to creat three springs when he needed a cool rast in the Lake Gosainkunda.

Trisuli river starts from Betrawati (625m) and flows to Narayanghat (170m) covering distance of 141 kms. The river is approchable from Kathmandu by vehicle in 2 to 4 hours' drive and the river days would be from 4 to 7. This river is most popular rafting river with impressive gorges, exciting rapids, some easier sections, and easily acceessible from Kathmandu and Pokhara. This river is also recomended for intermediate kayakers. Not far from Betrawati, Trisuli joins the Bhote Kosi that flows from Tibet; the two rivers joining in some pretty fearsome looking gorges that are visible on the way up to the Langtang Trek.

Here, it is a mighty river - peak flows in the Monsoon have been measured at 25,700 cu.mecs (extream, instantaneous discharge); about 900,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) or 50 times the typical flow of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. The river has carved some very impressive gorges in its lower part as it cut its way through the 2000m high Mahabharat Range. These gorges are also the route followed the Prithivi Highway, the first national highway that linked Kathmandu to India. Rafting in the Trisuli:

A rafting trip in Trisuli needs no recomendation: thousand of thrilled rafters have written home and recomended the trip to their friends. For many people it represents the ideal compromise trip: just the right length of time, exhilarating rapids, but not too difficult, easily accessible from Kathmandu and at reasonable price. The rapids on the Trisuli are mainly big, bouncy and relatively safe: 'flips' (where the raft capsized) or other accidents are rare in normal water conditions, and also it is possible to walk around the few difficult rapids. The scenery of river Trishuli includes small gorges and a glimpse of the cable car leading to the famous Hindu Temple Manakamana.

For the most of the year the rapids encountered on the Trisuli are straightforward, easily negotiated and well spaced out. Trisuli river is an excellent river for those looking for a short river trip, without the challenge of huge rapids, but with beautiful scenery and a relatively peaceful environment. There is a wide choice of different length trips on offer, from a one week relaxed trip all the way from Trisuli Bazar to Chitwan to half day 'testers' specials. Trisuli Bazar is normally only a starting point in higher water conditions - Sept/Oct or April/May. In case of time constraints, then a one or two day trips can be done - these can also save travel time if scheduled as a breakof the journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara or Kathmandu to Chitwan. These short trips can vary from fairly relaxed float trips, avoiding the more difficult rapids, to one day 'roller coaster' specials.

One Day trip:-
- Starting Point: Charaudi & Ending Point: Fishling or Kuringhat.
- 07.00 Hrs: Drive from Kathmandu to Raft starting point, Charaudi, 82 kms on the way to Pokhara, which takes about 3 hours. After breifing by your raft guide, the raft trip commences around 11 a.m. After a short while we hit class 3 rapid called "Twin Rock" and other rapids and then stop for lunch.
- After lunch, we resume our river trip and hit rapids called "Upset" and "Surprise" which are of Class 3 & 4.

Two Day trip:-

- Starting Point: Charaudi & Ending Point: Simaltar or Gaighat.
- Day 01: 07.00 Hrs: Drive from Kathmandu to Raft starting point, Charaudi, 82 kms on the way to Pokhara, which takes about 3 hours. After breifing by your raft guide, the raft trip commences around 11 a.m. After a short while we hit class 3 rapid called "Twin Rock" and other rapids and then stop for lunch. After lunch, we resume our river trip and hit rapids called "Upset" and "Surprise" which are of Class 3 & 4. At around 3 to 3.30 p.m. we conclude our day trip at our camp site by river side and hot drink will be served.
- This morning we hit a class 3 rapids called "S-Bend" and "Pin Ball" and we stop for lunch neal Mugling. After lunch, we will set out for the final excitment of this trip hitting a few class 2 or 3 rapids out of which are "Tea Pot" and "Rocky 2". At about 2 to 3 p.m. we conclude our trip and hot drink will be served at the ending point and drive back to Kathmandu or, Pokhara or, to Chitwan depending upon the itinerary.

Three Day trip:
- Day 01: 7.00 a.m: 3 hours' drive to starting point Malekhu, 72 kms on the way to Pokhara. Scout calss 4 rapids called "Teen Devi". Hit rapid then stop for lunch (about 1 hour break). After lunch, hit class 3 rapid called "Twin Rock" and other smaller then camp by river side (approx. around 4 p.m.).
- Day 02: After breakfast, a quick pack-up and set out at about 9.30 a.m. Run white water a fullday hitting rapids of class 3 & - Day 03: After breakfast, we set out to hit a class 3 rapid called "S-Bend" and then, after an hour of leisureous float we hit another rapid of class 4 called "Pin Ball" nearing Mugling, halfway between Kathmandu and Pokhara. After lunch we will set out for the final excitment of this trip hitting a few class 2 rapids and eventually to a big hit "Rockey", a class 3 rapid. At about 2 p.m. we end our river trip at Gaighat and after hot drink at the raft ending point, we drive either to Kathmandu, or, to Pokhara or, to Chitwan.

The put-in point for Trisuli River Rafting/Kayaking is located just 3 to 3.5 hour drive west of Kathmandu, making it an excellent choice for short trips, or for those who are en route to Pokhara or Chitwan National Park.
Most people opt for the classic two day trip. Transportation from the take-out point of Trisuli river trip is also arranged to whatever destination is next for you.