It is one of the most outstanding rafting rivers in the world. It is famous for its continuous, exhilarating white water with magnificent mountain backdrops. It is especially recommended for expert kayakers and rafters from Bhote Odar on.

The Marshyangdi river rises on the northern slopes of the Annapurna Himal, flows east through an arid valley around Manang, and then swings south to join the Trisuli river at Mugling.