Trip Duration
10 Days
Trip Difficulty
Moderate
Group Size
2-16 pax
Transportation
Drive In - Out
Best Seasons
Sep - Dec and Mar - May
Activity per day
RaftingTrip Overview
Karnali River is one of the best trips available in the world. The Karnali River Rafting combined with some of the most beautiful canyons found in Nepal and a wide variety of biodiversity including dense forests, wild lives and traditional remote villages. This mightiest river originates from Mt. Kailash in Tibet and hence Karnali literally means ‘Holy water from the sacred mountain’. As Karnali River wedge through the Himalaya in a series of magnificent gorges and forests to tropical riverine forests, we come across Nepal’s Wildlife. The river is also rich in Himalayan aquatic life such as Golden Masheer and giant Catfish. This is Nepal’s largest and longest river, flowing uninhibited through the least populated region of the country. For the eight days and 180 kilometers we won’t see a single sign of the modern world making it Nepal’s finest multi day river rafting. After the monsoon rapids are demanding and huge so the river rafting there is an unique expedition trip and wildness experience. The river rises from the marginal Himalayan range of Tibet and flowing down to the southern direction to fall into Gangaes, which entered in Nepal from Humla district and cut the Mahabharat mountain near by Chisapani.
Itinerary of Karnali River Rafting
Day 01:
This is a long bus journey, so be prepared with water etc. We travel to the far west and arrive in Surkhet very early hours of the morning. You are able have a sleep here.
Day 02:
After breakfast, we will take a truck or any other vehicle which is available there until to the put – in point at Sauli. You pass local villages and spectacular scenery, and then finally you rich in the river. Camp at sauli.
Day 03:
The River gives the team time to build and there is enough challenging rapids and water flow to allow for learning errors. We still manage to get at least one great class IV rapid in. We camp and get excited about tomorrow.
Day 04:
This is the type of day that people imagine when they think of Himalayan water. It is BIG and it is 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.
Day 05:
More of the same including the notorious GOD`S HOUSE rapid. Don’t forget to take in the bird life, which is equally as abundant as the lush vegetation. Camp and relax.
Day 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 breathe taking scenery.
Day 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.
Day 08, 09, 10:
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 and 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 rafters. Take out and transfer back to Kathmandu.
Rafting itinerary can be changed as per different situation.
If the above itinerary interests you or if you would like to plan and develop your own custom itinerary, please feel free to contact us by clicking inquiry the right hand side of screen and we will be glad to advise, help, recommend and give you a quote for our services.
Includes/Excludes
What is included?
- Ground Transportation (One way tourist bus one way Local bus)
- Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip
- River Permit
- Necessary equipment as high quality self – bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (only during the winter) on certain rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment
- Necessary Staffs.
- Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire
- Safety Kayak
- Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation.
- First aid kid box
What is not included?
- Any type of personal expenditure such Alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone, and laundry.
- Food & accommodation cost incase of any natural accident caused by weather.
- Tips, Gratuities and expenditure.
- Rescue & insurance such as travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects.
- International airfares. International Airport Departure Tax.
