Nepal’s longest and largest river, the Karnali, springs forth from the base of Mt. Kailash in Tibet, the center of the universe for both the Buddhist and Hindu religions. As it carves its path south through the Himalaya it forms the major drainage system of the western districts. Shortly after the starting point at the village of Sauli, the river drops into imposing scarcely populated canyons filled with powerful white water rapids and remote pristine beaches. One of the finest BIG volume river trips in the world, the Karnali provides a classic expedition into Nepal’s remote, unpopulated, "Wild West".
Towards the end of the trip as the river gradient begins to ease and the jungle thickens the Karnali leaves the mountains and flows out into the Gangetic plains of the Terai. A truly memorable finish to one of the finest rafting and kayaking trips in the Himalayas. Spectacular, remote, jungle-clad canyons with abundant wildlife.
Difficulty : 4 / (5)
From: Sauli
To: Chisapani
Distance: 180 km
River Days: 7
From KTM: 2
Av. Gradient 20 ft per mile
Best Season Oct-Dec, Feb-May
September : K1 (03_09)
October : K2 (12_22) K 3 (24_02) Nov
November : K4 (01_10) K5 (12_21) K6 (23_02) Dec
March : K7 (15_24) K8 (26_04) Apr
April : K9 (06_15) K10 (17_26) K11 (28_07) May
May : K12 (09_18) K13 (20_29)
Kayaking
This is a great river for the advanced kayaker. Rapids are pool-drop with spectacular surfing. If you are an advanced intermediate contact us and inquire about a personal kayak instructor / guide.
Day 01: 7.a.m. departure. Drive Surkhet. Hotel
Day 02: Drive as far as the road goes. Trek in the afternoon to the put in - load rafts, camp.
Day 03-05: Enter and negotiate the jungle corridors of the Karnali. Continuous white water rapids - photo opportunities - great action - breath taking scenery.
Day 06: Rest day, time to enjoy your surroundings, relax on a beautiful sandy beach or trek into a remote village.
Day 07-08: Drift by the confluence of the Seti river and travel toward the Indian planes.
Day 09: Raft / kayak to take out, Chisopani. Fly or drive Nepalganj / KTM. Arrive KTM
Day 10: Overland drive arrive KTM.
Day 01: 7.a.m. departure. Drive Surkhet. Hotel
Day 02: Drive as far as the road goes. Trek in the afternoon to the put in - load rafts, camp.
Day 03-05: Enter and negotiate the jungle corridors of the Karnali. Continuous white water rapids - photo opportunities - great action - breath taking scenery.
Day 06: Rest day, time to enjoy your surroundings, relax on a beautiful sandy beach or trek into a remote village.
Day 07-08: Drift by the confluence of the Seti river and travel toward the Indian planes.
Day 09: Raft / kayak to take out, Chisopani. Fly or drive Nepalganj / KTM. Arrive KTM
Day 10: Overland drive arrive KTM.
What’s Included
- all meals during the rafting period
- rafting permit
- transportation going by tourist or local bus depending upon the mode of transportation available at put-in and pull-out point rafting, kitchen and camping equipment experienced Captain cook and other staffs groupleader will be free over ten pax
What’s not Included
- mineral water, cold drinks and alcohols during whole trip.
- emergency evacuation things of personal use member insurance
