Trisuli Riverside Resort

Kathmandu to Pokhara


One of the best budget river camps, with a swimming pool, fun restaurant and broad adventure sports menu (kayaking, hiking, canyoning, rafting). At the time of writing, rooms were undergoing renovation; in the meantime, opt for the secluded thatched huts by the river. On Fridays there is a DJ party. Located 4km west of Malekhu.


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