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Rafting in Karnali River |
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One of the finest big volume rafting and kayaking
trips in Nepal-spectacular, remote, jungle-clad canyons, Big
white and abundant wildlife. The Karnali is Nepal's longest and
largest river and with its tributaries it drains most of the far
west of Nepal-the 'wild west' as many people call it, rising in
the vicinity of Tibet's holy Mount Kailash and glacier of
Kanziroba Himal,
other small peaks, as well as Rara lake rapid encountered on
this river is 1 to 5 class. This bottom section of the river
definitely lives up to that name-the area that it flows through
is wild and relatively unpopulated with some of the most
pristine jungle scenery in Nepal abundant wildlife.
From the frontier town of Surkhet there is an unique and lovely
two-day trek through lowland Sal forest to the village of Saul
in the seldom seen area of far West Nepal. From Sauli it's 180
km to the nest road access at Chisopani, on the northern border
of the Royal Bardia National Park. The river section takes about
seven days, giving plenty of time to explore some of the side
canyons and waterfalls, which comes in to the river valley. For
180 kilometers we won't see a single sign of the modern world.
It's one of the last places in Nepal that you can see old growth
forest and have a real chance of seeing Nepal's wildlife.
The rapids are also pretty wild, with the river building to its
climax in these lower canyons shortly after the sharp bend in
the river 'the elbow' by the Lohore Khola, the valley narrows
into a series of canyons, the river speeds up, and there are big
rapids, one leading into another, almost continuously down to
the Seti river from the 'Elbow' down to the Seti the gradient is
3m/km (15ft a mile), but after here, the gradient eases, as the
river winds through some magnificent un-spoilt scenery,
eventually emerging onto the plains and flowing through the
Royal Bardia National Park to join the Ganges. Finally leaving
you close to Bardia National Park, where you can combine your
rafting adventure with a safari trip and maybe spot some of the
park’s one-horned rhinos and elusive tigers or you can either
drive back or fly back to Kathmandu.
Go on this trip if you want a true expedition style adventure
and a totally classic river journey. |
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Click Below for :
Map of
Karnali River |
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General Information on Karnali River |
Grade For Autumn Spring : Sep to Dec 3 to 5
Grade For Spring : Feb to May 3 to 5+
Possible operation : Autumn & Spring
Departure : Fix and on request
Rafting days : 10 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Entrance by : 19 hours bus ride from Kathmandu led you to
Surkhet
Put-in point : Sauli
Put-out point : Chisapani
River distance : 180 km.
Possible optional trip to : Bardia National Park for an
excellent safari trip or drive back to Kathmandu.
Numbers of pax require : Minimum 6 persons |
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Detail Itinerary of Karnali River |
Days 1 : We travel to
the far west and arrive in Surkhet very late/early hours of the
next morning, You are able to have a sleep here. |
Days 2 : After
breakfast, we will take a truck as far as the road goes until
about lunch time [this all depends on availability be flexible].
After lunch we walk all afternoon to the put-in point at Sauli.
A great walk which high lights just how "out there" you really
are. You pass local villages and spectacular scenery, and then
you hit the river. |
Days 3 : After having
heavy breakfast at 8:00 a.m. we 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. |
Days 4 : This is the
type of day that people imagine when they think of Himalayan
water. It is big and continuous. We enter into the Jungle
Corridor. This is a narrowing jungle clad gorge and it is all
ours. 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. |
Days 5 : More of the
same including the notorious GOD'S house rapid. Camp at the Seti
Dovan and relax. |
Days 6 : 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. |
Days 7 : This is a
holiday after all so we have programmed a rest day so you can
take time to enjoy your surroundings and relax on a great sandy
beach. |
Days 8 - 9 : We see the
rapids dying off as we come out of the gorge. We 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. |
Days 10 : This is the
final day of river. We 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. |
For Detail Information And Booking
Click Here. |
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