Most of the year, the Seti (class 2 to 3+) famous for its dazzling scenery is a gentle river, attracting families, bird watchers, nature lovers and dreamers. However, during the monsoon, its swollen rapids prove an exciting test for experienced rafters and kayakers. Seti is also best river for learning kayak in Nepal.
Source of the river : The glaciers of Annapurna, Phewa, Begnas and Rupa Lake.
Put in point : Damauli (300m)
How to reach there : By road
End point : Gai Ghat Ghat (200m)
Days on river : 2 days
Rapids grading : 2+
River Distance : 32 km
Average Gradient : 3m /km (15 ft a mile)
Volume in Nov : 70 cms (2500 cfs)
Day 1: Drive towards Damauli by tourist bus 5 hours from Kathmandu and 2 ½ hours from Pokhara. Start rafting and camp at Sarangghat.
Day 02: Rafting ends at gaighat and transfer to Kathmandu about 5 hours or to Chitwan 3 hours and Pokhara 4 hours.
Rafting was excellent but be prepared to get very wet! The guide was very professional and we felt safe all the way. We enjoyed a lot of our rafting adventure.
Adam penny
Australia