Karnali River is the longest and largest river in Nepal, originating from Mount Kailash in Tibet. From there it flows south to Nepal after reaching the Kanjiroba Himal water glacier, where the Karnali River flows into steep gorges. The rapids then cut the Himalayan terrain into several gorges and gorges before entering remote areas of serene forest. The lower reaches of the Karnali River take a sharp turn from south to north, known as the Western Bend, where the river passes through deep gorges to an isolated area. Taking part in rafting on the Karnali River will take you on an awe-inspiring adventure that will take place through steep and challenging white waters and hidden wilderness. The notorious rapids of the Karnali River are narrower and steeper than most other rapids in Nepal.
Karnali River Rafting begins with a drive to Surkhet, from where we will proceed to Sauli Bazaar, the starting point of Karnali River Rafting. We will pass through a series of rapids and turns for a total length of 180 km. There was an air of serenity as we passed through pristine landscapes before reaching Chisopani, the starting point of the Karnali River Rafting. Passionate about this life-changing trip, we headed back to Kathmandu to enjoy a final farewell dinner together before leaving the country.
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
The Adventure Himalayan personnel will pick you up at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and take you to the hotel. After refueling, our guide or tour leader will give you a brief overview of your excursion. If you have any concerns or questions concerning your trip, now is the time to ask them and get answers. Hotel overnight stay.
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Surkhet
The 377 km (210 mi) drive to Surkhet, the administrative center of Nepal’s Mid-Western Region, takes almost 11 hours. Hotel stay for the night.
Day 3: Drive from Surkhet to Sauli Bazaar
We will arrive at Sauli Bazaar after a five-hour trip from Surkhet that passes through quaint tiny towns and offers picturesque views of hillocks. Hotel stay for the night.
Day 4: All Day Rafting
From Sauli Bazaar, the actual rafting experience can be had. For the first day, we’ll go through some drops and rapids to gain a sense for how the water pushes the raft. Camp there for the night. Karnali River.
Day 5: Rafting in Karnali River
Rafting on this day will be a little challenging because we’ll be going through gorges and rough water.
Day 6:Rafting in Karnali River, Camp at Seti Dovan
We proceed to the rapids after breakfast. All the way to Seti Dovan, the water leads us as we turn, plummet, and get splashed. At Seti Dovan, spend the night in a tent camp.
Day 7: Raft from Seti Dovan to Jamuna Village
Today is a leisurely river day. We drift by lovely settings and alluring mountain vistas. Tented camp at Jamuna Village for the night.
Day 8: Rest Day
Today’s exploring day has been eagerly awaited. We stop rafting and go for a quick stroll through the Jamuna Village forests. Instead of using our hands and arms, we get to interact with the people and utilize our feet. We return to our camp for dinner. Tented camp at Jamuna Village for the night.
Day 9: All Day Rafting
We board the rafts after breakfast in preparation for today’s float. You’ll see that the river’s once-turbulent flow has much lessened and is now quiet and serene. We shall carry on rafting after passing the point where the Seti River and the Karnali River converge. Spend the night in a tent camp beside the river.
Day 10: End Rafting at Chisopani Bridge, Drive back to Kathmandu
At Chisopani Bridge, we will end the Karnali River Rafting and either drive back to Kathmandu. After a farewell meal, guests will stay the night at a hotel.
Day 11: Departure
You will be driven to the airport by us. Thank you for joining Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks for your adventure. We are eager to see you again!
