Santos Thapa

20 Years of Experience on Rivers in Nepal, India, Japan & Armenia

Santosh Thapa is a highly experienced professional rafting guide with 20 years of river experience across Nepal, India, Japan, and Armenia. His extensive international experience has given him broad practical knowledge of whitewater rafting, river navigation, safety procedures, expedition operations, and guest care.

Throughout his career, Santosh has worked in a variety of river environments and conditions, gaining valuable experience on different rivers and rafting routes. His decades of hands-on experience have strengthened his skills in river reading, navigation, teamwork, safety, and professional river operations.

At Budhi Gandaki Rafting, Santosh is a valued member of our professional river team. He brings his extensive international experience and practical river knowledge to every trip, helping guests enjoy safe, memorable, and professionally guided adventures in Nepal.

Experience & Expertise

• 20 years of professional rafting experience
• River experience across Nepal, India, Japan, and Armenia
• International whitewater rafting experience
• River navigation and advanced river reading
• River safety and rescue awareness
• Multi-day rafting and river expeditions
• Guest care and river hospitality
• Experience with changing and challenging river conditions
• Professional teamwork and expedition support

Santosh believes that great river guiding is built on experience, safety, teamwork, professionalism, and respect for the river. His 20 years of international river experience make him a highly valued member of the Budhi Gandaki Rafting team.