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 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
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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. |
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Itinerary In Detail |
Days 01 :
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 02 :
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 03 :
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. |
Days 04 :
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. |
Days 05 :
More of the same including the notorious GOD'S house
rapid. Camp at the Seti Dovan and relax. |
Days 06 :
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 07 :
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 08 - 09 :
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. |
Safety |
• Safety is the most important
part of any river trip. Choosing
a professional veteran rafting
company is the first step. So it
helps to abide by the following
tips:
• Pick your river with care.
Seek information from a rafting
agency, local experts, and
literature on river levels and
difficulty.
• There should be a minimum of
two rafts per trip, so that one
can help when a fall happens
from the other.
• Carry first-aid kit, survival
and rescue gear.
• Check to see that end loops
and the leash are adequate
before you push off. This makes
it easier to keep hold of your
boat when swimming big rapids,
and also in the event of rescue.
• Be a team person, paddle
synchronously.
• For boats, paddles and
helmets, loud colors are
recommended.
• Wear life jackets and helmets,
properly too.
• Keep your feet and arms inside
the raft at all time.
• When you fall off into a
rapid, float on your back, with
your feet downstream. |
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