Rafting In The Lower Paro Chhu

Location: Paro Valley, Western Bhutan

From/To: South of Paro - Chuzom (confluence with the Thimphu Chhu)

Length: 7 km, 1 hour

Difficulty: Class II - III, with one V

Flow: Approximately 500 cfs.

Craft: Kayaks only as the river is too small for a raft to be enjoyable.

Description: The lower Paro Chhu river is a good stretch for beginner/intermediate kayakers, there are plenty of small, boulder rapids and wave trains. There is one class IV -V boulder choke, about 3 km from the put in, which can be run on the left and scouted from the right. After this, the river enters a short, scenic canyon with more class II - III rapids. Take out at the road bridge at Chuzom, or for the more experienced kayakers, head down the Wang Chhu.