Pho Chu or Mo Chu Rafting

Bhutan is privileged to be surrounded by mountains and greenery all over the country. Northern part of the country is covered with green hills. Rivers flow in a narrow pass down from the lowland meandering. Some of them also generate hard current while flowing from higher land to lower land. Rivers in Bhutan are plentiful to be found and the characteristic of the rivers is that it has high current and the depth about a maximum of 5 meters; it passes gently in some places and on other hand passes with loud noise created by the hard current. During this meticulously organized river rafting trip, you journey through the most scenic and secluded miles featuring incredibly blue water, breath-taking alpine scenery, sighting world’s rarest birds and amazing rapids on the backdrop of striking 17th century Punakha Dzong (Monastery cum fort).

Water sports like rafting and kayaking in Bhutan was introduced years before. These have been the popular adventurous activities amongst the tourist lately in the selected rivers. Here in this program, we will provide you the thrilling rafting adventure either in Pho Chu or Mo Chu. Or else, if you have further one day more, you can enjoy rafting in both of these rivers. Pho Chu also known as Father River is extended approximately 16 kilometers in course with about 15 rapids of class 2-4. Whereas Mo Chu known as Mother River is extended approximately 10 kilometers in course with 10 rapids of class 2 – 2+. The Pho Chhu rises from Gasa Dzongkhag (district) as well, fed by glacial lakes; it is popular for white water rafting. Pho Chhu flows southward to Punakha, where it joins the Mo Chhu. The combined streams are then joined by the Dang Chhu near the town of Wangdue Phodrang, and the name of the river becomes the Puna Tsang Chhu. Mother River is supposed to have calmer currents as compared to Father River. As per our guest review, one can see the beautiful side of Punakha Dzong while rafting on these rivers which they can’t see while traveling overland. We also have various rafting tour packages for beginners, leisure and professionals.  Furthermore, we can customize your tour schedule as per your convenience and interests. Best time to visit for rafting tour is in the months of March, April, May, Oct & Nov.