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MODERATE DIFFICULTY FEATURED ADVENTURE
White Water Rafting on Gandak River
Valmiki Nagar, West Champaran, Bihar Duration: 3-4 hours rafting (with camping options overnight)
ESTIMATED COST₹999 / person
BEST SEASON TO VISITNovember to April (monsoon months are strictly closed)
AGE RESTRICTION12 - 60 years
Expedition Overview
Experience the adrenaline of white water rafting in Bihar! Valmiki Nagar in West Champaran offers exciting rafting expeditions on the majestic Gandak River as it flows down from the Himalayas. The river stretch features Grade I and II rapids, making it safe and enjoyable for both beginners and family groups. Professional guides navigate you through the churning waters with the backdrop of the dense Valmiki Tiger Reserve forest on one side and the Nepalese hills on the other.
Activity Highlights
- 10-kilometer white water rafting expedition with Grade I & II rapids
- Stunning views of the Himalayan foothills and the dense VTR jungle
- Stay at riverside eco-cabins and enjoy bonfires under the starry sky
- Safe, certified life jackets and helmets provided with trained safety kayakers
Included / Key Activities
River RaftingEco CampingRiverside BonfireRiver Swims (in designated safe zones)
Safety Guidelines
- Wear the life jacket and helmet at all times on the water
- Secure all loose items like glasses or cameras; do not carry phones unless waterproofed
- Listen carefully to the command instructions of the raft captain
- Avoid heavy meals right before boarding
Requirements & Gear
- Must be comfortable around water
- Signed safety waiver form
- Change of dry clothes and towel
READY TO BOOK?
Contact local certified operators at Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) or request slots via official platforms.
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