Karnali
is the longest and largest river in Nepal. The origin of
this river is the base of Mt. Kailash in Tibet. From Tibet
it flows south into Nepal. The Karnali is one of the finest
BIG volume river trips in the world. Karnali river rafting
is a classic expedition into Nepal's remote, unpopulated
"wild west".
Sauli is the starting point of our trip. From the Sauli
the river drops into imposing canyons filled with powerful,
big volume white water. These canyons flow into scarcely
populated areas of pristine jungle teeming with abundant
bird and wildlife. Rapids like "Captivity", "Flip
and Strip" and "Gods House" are separated
by just enough easier water to regroup and prepare for the
next big challenge.
Towards the end of the trip the river gradient begins to
ease as the Karnali leaves the mountains and flows out into
the Gangetic plains of the Terai. The jungle thickens as
the river broadens, and the pristine Beaches become bigger
and more beautiful.
Itinerary
Day 01:
Night bus to Birendanagar (Surkhet).
Day 02:
Day 03:
Rafting 4 to 6 hours
white water section camp by river beach.
Day 04:
Day 05:
Full of continuos whitewater
rafting and camp.
Day 06:
Canyon Exploration
fully, whitewater rafting and camp.
Day 07:
Flowdown the jungle
area and camp by jungle.
Day 08:
Wildlife views while
rafting and finish at Chisapani. Drive
back to Kathmandu after lunch or visit
Royal Bardia National Park.