THE CASSANGA CHALLENGE is our original adventure race format and includes 7km cycling, 6km running & 6km whitewater kayaking. Inspired by Cass’s love to experience new adventures and crush new goals, we wanted to give our paddling community a new perspective.
It’s a 7km bike ride from Pokhara’s Lakeside tourist area to Yamdi Campway Restaurant at the Upper Seti River Rafting take-out point.
Mountain bikes only – No road bikes allowed.
It’s then a 6km run from the Yamdi take-out point to the Mardi Khola Confluence put-in point of the Upper Seti River.
Finally, the main skilled element of the challenge – kayaking 6 km down the spectacular, steep, challenging & technical Upper Seti River (class III+ / -IV Himalayan whitewater).
A compulsory safety pre-run is required on the 25 Oct. We will not run the ‘Gorge Rapid’ – this is a compulsory portage section.
Due to popular demand, we have added THE HALF CHALLENGE to the event. This includes the first two elements of cycling 7km and running 6km only, allowing non-paddlers to be a part of the competition! The route will be exactly the same.
No safety pre-run is required. The 25 Oct is a free day or offers the chance to join the RAFT TRIP.
Finally, the RAFTING TRIP is an opportunity for anyone to join the event without breaking a sweat! We will provide professional guides & safety equipment to lead participants rafting down the Upper Seti River, following race kayaking participants during the safety pre-run.
This day is sure to be a lot of fun together as we celebrate the spirit of Cassanga in preparation for the big main event the next day.
(Detailed event schedule coming soon)
Don’t have a credit card and can’t register online? Local registration is possible at Paddle Nepal, Adventure Hub Nepal, Team Rapid Runner Expeditions in Pokhara or at NARA and Tom & Jerry’s in Kathmandu
YOU MUST BE a solid class IV whitewater kayaker to participate in the FULL CASSANGA CHALLENGE.
Never run more than 1km? Not a problem – start training now! Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? Now’s your chance!
Not a paddler? Not a problem. No technical skills or experience is required to participate in THE HALF CHALLENGE
Find the Cassanga Power in you!
You will need to provide your own boat, kit & bike. Local rental are available if it is too difficult to bring your own. Event sponsors are offering sweet discounts, so good idea to reach out and reserve in advance.
RAFTING participants may also sign up in advance online or locally.
Participants must have adequate travel insurance with emergency medical & evacuation protection.
Absolutely – The more the merrier! There’s no fee to come and watch, but please prepare for small charges for transport & lunch etc.
Why not join us on the RAFTING TRIP on the 25th and follow along with the race participants’ safety pre-run kayaking on the Upper Seti River.
Come Rafting
