Although Rafting and Kayaking In Bhutan is still in its infancy, those who have scouted the rivers feel that it has the potential for some of the best rafting on earth. Since 1997 small groups of individuals have been exploring Bhutan discovering the best areas for rafting and kayaking. There are two superb day trips on the Pho chhu and Mo chhu. However, the trip of Pho chhu combines with a hike up the river through farm lands and forest but the second trip down the Mo chhu is very easy and most scenic ones.
RIVERS FOR RAFTING AND KAYAKING IN THE DRAGON KINGDOM
| River (Chhu) | Location | River section | KM | Grade | Reccomendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paro Chhu | Paro | Mitse zam | 10 | 3 and 4 | Kayaking |
| Paro Chhu | Paro | lower Paro chhu | 7 | 3 with 1 class 4 | Kayaking |
| Amo | Haa | middle and lower | 35 | 3 and 4 | rafting and kayaking |
| Bumthang | Bumthang | Thangbi | 5 | 2 and 3 | rafting and kayaking |
| Dang | Wangdue Phodrang | upper Dang Chhu | 3 | 4 and 5 | Kayaking |
| Mo Chhu | Punakha | upper Mo Chhu | 3 | 4 and 5 | Kayaking |
| Mo Chhu | Punakha | Sonam’s put-in | 5 | 3 and 4 | rafting and kayaking |
| Mo Chhu | Punakha | lower mo chhu | 6 | 1 and 2 | rafting and kayaking |
| Pho Chhu | Punakha | upper pho chhu | 7 | 3 and 4 | Kayaking |
| Pho Chhu | Punakha | lower pho chhu | 7 | 3 | rafting and kayaking |
| Kuri Chhu | Lhuentse | upper run | 14 | 4 and 5 | Kayaking |
| Kuri Chhu | Lhuentse | middle run | 20 | 4 | Kayaking |
| Mangde Chhu | Trongsa | Ema Datsi Canyon | 7 | 3 and 4 | Kayaking |