Being the longest and largest river in all of Nepal! The Karnali drain a huge and well developed catchments, spring snow-melts can drive the river up dramatically in matter of hours, as the river raises the difficulty increase exponentially. The river follows through some steep and constricted canyons.Where the rapids are close together.
River karnali (Grade 4 to 5) in the far west in the longest and largest river in Nepal. It follows through steep, jagged canyons where the rapids are tightly packed. Offering continuous challenging water at all flows.
The far west of Nepal is one of the most remote and least explored areas of the Himalayas. A two day trek with porters carrying all the gear is necessary to reach the put in point. The trip lasts ten days, including trekking and takes you on a real wild-river adventure. During most of the trip, the wilderness is uninterrupted by humanb habitations. Take out point is Chisapani, close to the newly opened BardiaNational Park, where an optional wildlife Safari through largely untouched wilderness is possible.
Grade :
4 - 5
From :
Sauli
To :
Chisapani
Distance :
180 km
Days :
10 days
From Ktm. :
14 hours
Per Person
525.0 $
Rafting Itinerary
Day 01
Drive to Butwal by private bus, camp at Butwal.
Day 02
Drive to Surkhet and overnight camping.
Day 03
Trek from Surkhet to Dhanigad, overnight camping.
Day 04
Trek from Dhanigad to Kareleghat, camp at the river bank.
Day 05
Rafting from Kareleghat and overnight camping.
Day 06
Rafting day and camping on the beach.
Day 07
Rafting day, camping on the beach near the confluence of the Seti River.
Day 08
Rafting day, camping on the beach after passing Bijura Village.
Day 09
Rafting to Chisapani, end of the trip, drive back to Kathmandu by private bus.
Day 10
Arrival in Kathmandu
What to bring.
Sleeping bag
Foam sleeping mattress
Personal toiletries, sun block lotions,Light woolen sweater for camp wear Extra pair of shorts trousers/shirts Flashlight or headlamps Open Sandal, Cash for drinks, snacks on the way
Cost Includes :
All meals during the rafting period
Rafting permit
Transportation going by tourist or local bus depending upon the mode of transportation
Available at put-in and pull-out point
Rafting, kitchen and camping equipment experienced Captain
Cook and other staffs group leader will be free over ten pax
Cost Excludes:
Airfare domestic / international
Visa Fee US $ 30.00
Airport tax domestic / international
Hard / Soft Drink like alcoholic beverage / mineral water
