Karnali River Rafting
The river Karnali is one of the longest and largest rivers in the far west of Nepal. It originates in Tibet’s Mt. Kailash and descends gently into the Himalayan landscape of western Nepal. The area through which it flows is full of wilderness with deep forests abundant of flora and fauna and relatively unpopulated. The rapids are also fairly wild and the gradient steeper in lower canyons giving extreme excitement for rafters. After monsoonal rains the rapids become huge, relatively straightforward, more technical and equally exciting. Karnali rafting is an ideal trip for those who want to have more unique experience in Nepal combining with a short trek or a trip to Bardia National Park.
Trip Profile:
Name of the River: Karnali
Source of the River: Tibet
Put in Point: Kareleghat
Rapid grading up to: 4+
Accessibility: By road
Total rafting stretch: 180 km. (6-7 days)
End point: Chisapani
Seasons: Spring & Autumn
Itinerary:
Day 01: Drive to Bhutwal by private bus & overnight at hotel
Day 02: Drive to Surkhet & overnight at hotel
Day 03: Trek to Dhanigad & overnight at camp.
Day 04: Trek to Kareleghat & overnight at camp at the river bank.
Day 05: Rafting starts from Kareleghat & overnight at camp
Day 06: Rafting continues & camp on the river beach.
Day 07: Rafting continues & camp on the beach near the confluence of the Seti River.
Day 08: Rafting continues & camp on the beach after passing Bijura Village.
Day 09: Rafting to Chisapani, end of the trip & drive back to Kathmandu by private bus (16hrs).
Day 10: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
