Flowing through the heart of Bardia National Park, the Babai River is a sanctuary for serious trophy hunters. Anglers can expect incredible encounters with massive Mahseer and Goonch catfish while surrounded by the raw, untouched wilderness of the lowland jungles.
Day 1
Flight to Nepaljunj and drive to ChepangGhat 3Hrs (Starting point). Once we get to the entrance Of the Bardiya National park, short out the permit, then, we inflate the raft and tie the equipment’s, gear up and our river guides will start the safety briefing, The rafting with fishing starts off fairly relaxed, with Class II and small class to warm up and keep your eyes open to see the scenic views and wild life. As Golden Mahseer is active in night, we can set our fishing rod and enjoy fishing in evening as set the camp on the river beach inside the national park which experience the wilderness life for sure.
Day 2
In the morning, everyone packs their gears and come to Breakfast to begin the excursion. Before Starting, there is another paddling session to refresh everyone’s memory. We will have 5/6Hrs on the River. While rafting we continued fishing and take an excellent opportunity to watch and snap shoots passing by different species of rare wildlife such as wild elephants, sambar/hog deer, bears, wild dog, Rhinoceros, crocodile, Bengal tigers and birds etc. For more, our experienced nature guide and river Guide will help you to track wildlife. The day will give you a sense of inner peace where you will see numerous birds, fishes and deer grazing on the edge. Upon arriving in Camp 2 we set our fishing rod and Catch Golden Maser, and release back to river. O/N
Day 3:
Enjoy fishing at a leisurely pace, or take time to explore the riverbanks and capture photos of the landscape and wildlife. Lunch: Picnic lunch at a scenic spot along the river. Afternoon: Continue fishing or opt for bird-watching and wildlife spotting. Relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere. Evening: Special farewell dinner with a BBQ and dessert. Gather around the campfire for a memorable final evening in the wilderness. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 4:
From our last camp Ghopte Aanp, we drift down another 4Hrs to impressive Babai Bridge (Mahendra Highway). After a days, without any vehicles, car horns or screaming children, the highway serves to remind us of just how quiet the time we had inside the wild Bardiya national Park. Most people want to crawl back up the same journey at this point. At the takeout the rafts are carried up and loaded on the Bus and river lunch. From here, Nepalgunj is just a few hrs. Drive. If time allows, you could stop another Couple of days in Bardiya and enjoy, jeep safari, cultural show and food with local indigenous which will cost you extra.
Spring 2026 Departure Dates
March-May
Fall 2026 Departure Dates
October-December
Shorts / ½ pants
T-shirts
Sport sandals or comfortable shoes that can get wet and will stay on your feet
Quick dry long shirts
Swimwear
Track pants / comfortable long pants
Warm fleece
Jacket (waterproof shell)
Socks
Comfortable Shoes for trekking and rafting (Tamur River)
Warm hat (in cold months) and sunglass
Travel towel
Toiletries/Sunscreen / sunscreen lip protection
Mosquito repellant
Water bottle
Head lamp / flash light
Personal first aid kit
Sleeping bag (if you do not have one – we will provide a complimentary rental)
A little cash for treats,
Tipping is certainly appreciated by the guides and other river crew, who work hard to make sure you have fun and a safe trip. If you feel your guide has done a good job keeping you entertained, safely looked after and has shared the wonderful river environment with you, then feel free to show your appreciation.
The total number of people on the team varies with the duration of the trip and how many guests there will be. The team will always include the expedition leader and the main river guide, under whose supervision there is a team of additional river guides and a minimum of two safety kayakers. All of our team members are river professionals who have the required certification for commercial river descents. The river crew prepares the camp logistics, including meals, but the clients are encouraged to join in.
A minimum of 4 people are required to make the trip operational. Each raft must be at least 6 people and 1 guide, however we can add up to 8 people depending on the river.
If you are just learning to raft, start off with a Class II or III (or an easy Class IV) rafting trip. If you are really nervous about being part of a paddle boat, an alternative is to ride along on an oar boat, which we can offer on different rivers. Many rafters who are confident in the water, healthy, and feel adventurous, drop right into a Class IV river without any prior experience. Our guides will make sure you are trained in safety and proper paddle techniques. For Class V rivers, you must have prior class IV experience.
Yes! We provide private transportation to and from the river for each rafting trip and this is included in the cost of the trip. However, if you would prefer a flight, this can be arranged for an additional cost.
Typically you will have approximately 4-5 hours of actual river journey each day. The rest of the time is spent on setting up the campsite, preparing logistics, etc. This can be a good time for personal exploration and interaction with the natural surroundings or fellow travellers.
We don’t recommend bringing video cameras, or even expensive still cameras, on trips. If you do choose to bring a more expensive camera, or any camera really, we suggest that you protect it with a waterproof case; many are available which fit different shapes and sizes of cameras. Oftentimes, our river trips also have a professional photographer, whose photos you can view and order after the trip.
The meals will include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options which are hygienically prepared by our team members everyday. Sometimes, local delicacies are served as well. You are also welcome to bring your own nonperishable foods/snacks and any alcoholic beverages you would like to enjoy at the campsite in the evening.
What's Included
Professional English speaking licensed guides highly trained and safety certified to international standards in Whitewater River Guiding, Swift Water Rescue and Wilderness First Aid
Professional safety kayakers and Gear raft support
Dry bags and pelican boxes to keep your personal items dry and safe on the river
State-of-the-art rafting equipment and safety gear (including dry bags, helmets, life vests, etc.)
River permits, Transportation, Industry standard first aid kits
Local Fisherman expert
What's Not Included
Personal insurance
Emergency evacuation
Clothing and footwear
Alcoholic beverages
Any expenses/items of a personal nature
Angling on Babai River
Meeting time/Place:
06:00 am/ Sales office, Kathmandu
Departure time:
06:30 am from Sales office, Kathmandu
Put in Point:
ChepangGhat
Take out point:
Babai Bridge
Rafting distance:
80-90 km
River Grade:
II
Time on Water:
Approx 6 Hours each Day
Bus ride to the Put-in:
2 days
Return Journey:
Overnight ride
Meals:
Full Board
Flight Option:
Available both ways
Age restrictions:
15 – 70 years old
Seasons:
Spring – Mar-May
Fall – Oct-Dec

















