Karnali River Rafting
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Overview
Karnali River, Nepal's mightiest river is arguably the finest multi-day river trip in Nepal, and the classic Himalayan River expedition. The Karnali's headwaters come off Mount Kailas in Tibet and slice through the Himalayas in a series of magnificent gorges and pristine forest. On our 180 kilometers River journey we won't see a single sign of the modern world but natural beauty and cultures. It is one of the last places in Nepal that you can see old grown forest and have a real chance of seeing Nepal's wildlife like Monkeys, Langur, Rhesus, leopards, bear, martins, deer, crocodiles and garials; even tigers. The river also supports some of the finest fish habitat in Nepal, with giant catfish and Golden Masher prowling the depths. Midway through the trip we select a choice piece of beach and for two nights we stay at the same camp and people have an opportunity to explore this beautiful country, wallow in a mud bank, play in the region's plentiful waterfalls, or just hang out and learn something about their fellow rafters. Whitewater ranges from easygoing class three, to bone crushing class five, depending on the time of year. Regardless of the month, the Karnali always offers good, hard rapids with miles of beautiful scenery and deep river gorges.
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrived at Surkhet
You will travel to the far west and arrive in Surkhet very late/early hours of the next morning, You will get some good sleep here.
Day 2: Walk to Sauli
After breakfast, you will take a truck as far as the road goes until about lunch time [this all depends on availability be flexible]. After lunch you walk all afternoon to the put-in point at Sauli. A great walk which highlights just how "out there" you really are. You pass local villages and spectacular scenery, and then you hit the river.
Day 3: Wild Ride
After having heavy breakfast at 8:00 a.m. you get ready for wild ride. This section of the River is terribly wild. Continues rapid makes rafter forget to breathe. Lunch will be served en-route and camping at 03:00 p.m. in First Inquiry.
Day 4: Ride and Camp
This is the type of day that people imagine when they think of Himalayan water. It is big and continuous. You enter into the Jungle Corridor. This is a narrowing jungle clad gorge and it is all yours. The team building is put into full practice and when your guide shouts "all forward " he really means it. Enjoy the ride all day and camp in this sensational setting at God-house.
Day 5: Camp at Seti Dovan
More of the same including the notorious GOD'S house rapid. Camp at the Seti Dovan and relax.
Day 6: Camp at Jamuna Village
It isn't over yet! Keep paddling hard! You really are experiencing the best of the west on yet another day of great action and breath taking scenery and camping at Jamuna village
Day 7: Relax Day
This is a holiday after all it is a rest day so you can take time to enjoy your surroundings or relax on a great sandy beach.
Day 8: Seti RiverRafting
You see the rapids dying off as you come out of the gorge. You pass the confluence with the Seti River where the river broadens. Today, the next day and a half are a chance to enjoy your journey admiring the country and villages you pass. You will have seen the safety kayakers in action and will no doubt be inspired, so ask the guides for some supervised instruction, or take over the raft and learn about the river. You see there is more to a rafting expedition than just rafting.
Day 9: Continuation
Day 10: Trip end
This is the final day of river. You end this trip in the early afternoon at Chisopani Bridge & lunch is served there. You will catch night bus at about 1530hrs to get back to Kathmandu or you can enjoy in Bardia National Park, which is famous for bird watching.
Note: This itinerary can be customized as per situation.
