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Karnali River Rafting
The Karnali one of finest big volume rafting and kayaking trips in Nepal, and definitely the best combination trip: for trekking, white water rafting and wilderness - a World Classic!. Spectacular jungle-clad canyons, BIG white water and abundant wildlife - We recommend this as one of the ultimate trips for adventurous rafters and kayakers seeking excitement and wilderness.
The Karnali is Nepal's longest and largest river and with its tribuatries, it drains most of the Far West of Nepal - the "Wild West" as many people call it. This bottom section of the river definitely lives up to that name - the area that it flows through is wild and unpolluted with some of the most pristine jungle scenery in Nepal, and abundant wildlife.
The rapids on the top half of the run start fairly easily, but then as you come into the main Canyon it becomes a 'thrill-a minute roller-coaster' with rapids on every bend. It is unlikely that you will need to portage or line more than one or two rapids, but this is just as well because some sections are so continuous that portaging is not an option - this is a trip for expert rafters and considering the wilderness nature of the terrain, it should not be under-estimated. If you are booking with a commercial company then you should thoroughly check out their experience on the river.
The second half of the Karnali has little white water and to some people this is a real anti-climax; to others this is more than made up by incredible jungle, wilderness and wildlife - also some bigger fish! Chisapani is usual point to finish a trip - Chisapani means cold water, and this is a warning that the Karnali is a bit cooler than the Sun Kosi or Trisuli, and some thermal/shell clothing would be a good idea.
Itinerary
From : Sauli
To : Chisapani
Distance : 76km
River
Days : 5 to 7
River Grade : 4 to 5
Best Season : November , April-May
Day 01 : Fly to Nepalgunj. Upon arrival meet raft crew and transfer to Surkhet which takes for about 6 hours by Bus.(Birendra Nagar) One can travel by Bus from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (12 hrs drive) or direct to Surkhet ( 18 hrs drive, 585 kms ). Overnight at Surkhet best available Lodge/Hotel.
Day 02 : After breakfast, Drive for about 4 hrs to Kalian and 2 hrs trek to Karleghat ( rafting starting point).
Day 03 : Rafting 4 hours to 6 hours white water. First inquiry rapid is Hilliard.
Day 04 : Raft about 5 hours of class 4/5 rapids, through jungleghat. Name of the rapid are Sweetness and Light, Pony, Jailhouse.
Day 05 : Full of continuous white water Rafting and rapids are Rafters trap, and strop, Jucier Freight Train to be hited.
Day 06 : The Roller Coaster continues. Rapids Near Seti confluence.
Day 07 : Flow Down the Jungle area. Khar Khola confluence rapid.
Day 08 : Wildlife views while rafting Pillars stream, Pathare Dhunga. Hit to Rapid.
Day 09 : Last thrill rafting end at Chisapani, Pick up and transfer to Nepalgunj Airport to board Kathmandu flight or drive to Kathmandu (18 hrs drive).
Summary : A magnificent white water trip, one of the best in the world, with approximately 130 rapids in 120km. The river flows through a beautiful and unspoilt valley and the trek to the start is one of the most scenic in Nepal. |
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