Specialized ExperienceModerate to Challenging

Kayaking and Rafting Tour

Bhutan's six major glacier-fed rivers offer kayaking and rafting from beginner-friendly stretches to Class V rapids, across Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and Phobjikha.

Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Tour style: Specialized Experience
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Best season: March–April and October–November
Route: Paro · Thimphu · Punakha · Gangtey / Phobjikha Valley

Overview

Bhutan's rivers, fed by Eastern Himalayan glacial melt, offer varied kayaking and rafting for every experience level. Six major rivers cut through the kingdom's valleys and plains, giving paddlers a unique way to explore Bhutan's wilderness alongside its usual cultural sightseeing.

Trip highlights

Paro Chhu (Bondey–Isuna Bridge): ~10km, Class III–IV, kayaks, March–April
Upper Pho Chhu (Punakha): ~7km, Class III–IV, kayaks and rafts, March–April & October–November
Mo Chhu – Tashitang Devil's Gorge: 12km, Class V, kayaks only, experienced paddlers
Mangde Chhu Upper Section (Trongsa): ~5km, Class IV, kayaks