A ten hour drive to Jiri (central north region) from Kathmandu is followed by a short walk to Besti for the commencement of this ten day odyssey. Rafting this river is considered the most adventurous and dangerous available.
Day to day Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from Kathmandu to Basantapur by bus, overnight camping.
Day 2
Trekking from Basantapur to Tuhurenpari, overnight camping.
Day 3
Trekking from Tuhurenpari to Basantapur, overnight camping.
Day 4
Trekking from Basantapur to Dovan, overnight camping.
Day 5
Rafting from Dovan to Bensi Tar, overnight camping.
Day 6
Rafting from Bensi Tar to Phulbari, overnight camping.
Day 7
Rafting from Phulbari to Esuwa Khola, overnight camping.
Day 8
Rafting from Esuwa Khola to Naya Pul, overnight camping.
Day 9
Rafting from Naya Pul to Simal Chaur, overnight camping.
Day10
Rafting from Simal Chaur to Triveni, overnight camping.
Day11
Rafting from Triveni to Chatara, packing and drive back to Kathmandu by bus.