Canyoning
Into the Canyon. Into the Adventure.
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Location
- Bhote Koshi & Sundarijal
- Pricing
- Custom quote
At a glance
Overview
Canyoning takes you into the parts of Nepal's rivers that trekking and driving never reach — the narrow gorges, waterfalls and plunge pools carved into the hills around Bhote Koshi, Sundarijal and Kakani. A typical descent mixes abseiling down waterfalls, sliding through natural rock chutes and swimming across pools, all guided by trained canyon leaders with fixed anchor systems and full safety kit. Bhote Koshi's canyon is the most dramatic — multiple waterfall rappels through a steep, forested gorge just a few hours from Kathmandu — while Sundarijal and Kakani offer shorter, equally scenic descents that make for an easy half-day trip from the city. No prior canyoning or climbing experience is required; a reasonable comfort with water and heights is enough.
Available destinations
Know before you choose
Why this adventure stands out
The defining experiences and details that make Canyoning distinctive.
Multi-pitch waterfall abseiling and natural rock-chute descents at Bhote Koshi, Sundarijal and Kakani
Trained canyon guides, fixed anchor systems and full safety equipment (harness, helmet, wetsuit)
Half-day options close to Kathmandu, or full-day trips at Bhote Koshi
No prior canyoning experience required — technique is taught on-site
Easily paired with bungee jumping or rafting on the same river trip
Before you go
Essential trip information
Best season
- +September-May, when water levels are safer and lower than the June-August monsoon.
Group size
- +Small groups of 2-10, with a guide-to-guest ratio built for safety
What to bring / know
- +Comfort in and around moving water (you don't need to be a strong swimmer, but should be at ease in water)
- +Swimwear under your provided wetsuit, plus a change of clothes and a towel
- +Secure, closed-toe footwear for the approach hike
- +A realistic comfort level with heights, since descents involve rappelling down waterfalls
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is canyoning in Nepal safe for beginners?
Yes — no prior canyoning experience is required. Every descent is led by trained guides using fixed anchor systems, and all technique (abseiling, sliding, jumping) is taught and supervised on-site.
Which canyoning location is best — Bhote Koshi, Sundarijal or Kakani?
Bhote Koshi offers the most dramatic, multi-pitch waterfall descents and pairs well with bungee jumping or rafting on the same trip. Sundarijal and Kakani are shorter, equally scenic options that work well as an easy half-day trip from Kathmandu.
What should I wear for canyoning?
A wetsuit, helmet and harness are provided. Wear swimwear underneath, secure footwear for the hike in, and bring a full change of clothes and a towel for afterward.
