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Max. Elevation
1400 m / 4593 ft
Group size
Min 1+
Level
Moderate
Transportation
All ground transportation as per itinerary
Best Season
Spring and Autumn
Starts at / Ends at
Karaleghat / Chisapani
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Meals
All meals with hot drinks
Trip Route
Birendranagar-Karaleghat-Karnali River rafting-Sisapani-Kathmandu/Pokhara

Highlights

The ultimate long days adventure river expedition 

Amazing variety of intensely remote and pristine wilderness scenery

Truly authentic whitewater rapids combined with relaxed and peaceful  float



Overview

Information for long days Karnali river expedition cost, itinerary plan, grade, meals, camping overnight, season, gears, getting there by overland/flights
 
Karnali a classic Himalayan River rafting expedition trip in Nepal

Karnali River, Nepal's mightiest river, is arguably the finest multi-day river rafting trip in Nepal, and the classic Himalayan River expedition. The Karnali's headwaters come off Mount Kailas in Tibet and slice through the Himalayas in a series of magnificent gorges and pristine forest.

On our 180 kilometers River journey we won't see a single sign of the modern world but natural beauty and cultures. It's one of the last places in Nepal that you can see old growth forest and have a real chance of seeing Nepal's wildlife like Monkeys, Langur, Rhesus, leopards, bear, martins, deer, crocodiles and Garials; even tigers. The river also supports some of the finest fish habitat in Nepal, with giant catfish and Golden Masher prowling the depths. Midway through the trip we select a choice piece of beach and for two nights we stay at the same camp and people have an opportunity to explore this beautiful country, wallow in a mud bank, play in the region's plentiful waterfalls, or just hang out and learn something about their fellow rafters.

Whitewater ranges from easygoing class three, to bone crushing class five, depending on the time of year. Regardless of the month, the Karnali always offers good, hard rapids with miles of beautiful scenery and deep river gorges

Important Note

Prepare for a river expedition in wild and adventure river

Trip Itinerary

A scenic but long drive stats from Kathmandu through the Mid-Western hills of Nepal.

Drive through rough road to Kalyani about 3 hours then walk to Karaleghat about 2 hours. Over night stay at tented cap.

Safety briefing and begin first day rafting adventure for about 6 hours through amazing beauty of the riverside. Overnight stay in tented camp.

Start rafting with continuous class 4-5 rapids of whitewater strong currents through the dense forest and wild-life sights along the river. Finish rafting and stay at tented cam on the sandy beach. 

Continue rafting in a mix of class III-IV rapids and calmer waters passing through deep gorges with possible sightings of freshwater dolphins and Gharial crocodiles. Finish rafting and stay in tented camp at the peaceful riverbank.


Start raft entering the wildest and remote section of the Karnali river with big volume and rapids. Finish rafting near junction of Karnali and Seti and stay at the riverside tended camp.


Start rafting in the calmer section but high currents with class III-IV rapids through the lush jungle scenery along spotting wildlife. Finish rafting and stay at the riverside tended camp.


Start rafting in calmer with small rapids and big volume but flat river section. Possible to visit a local Tharu village and enjoy community, people and culture. Overnight stay at the riverside tended camp.

A full day to rest and explore the area enjoy fishing, swimming, or sunbathing on the sandy beaches. Overnight stay at the riverside tended camp.

Start rafting  through Class III-IV rapids entering lower section of Karnali where Bheri River meets in the flatland. Overnight stay at the riverside tended camp.

Final day of rafting through easier rapids of Bheri-Karnali confluence to Chisapani where the rafting journey ends. Finish rafting and transfer to Bardiya National Park or back to Kathmandu/Pokhara


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Includes

  • Both way transfers
  • best quality self-bailing inflatable raft, safety helmet, plastic paddle, lifejacket, waterproof container/barrel for camera and valuables things
  • first-aid kits
  • camping and kitchen utensils
  • hygienically prepared food and soft/hot drinks.

Doesn't Include

  • River wears/gears, sun protection
  • personal water bottle
  • personal sleeping bag, towel, light shoe, flash light, personal toiletries, camera, reading and writing materials
  • medication recommended by your doctor and alcoholic drinks.

Trip Info

River Name: Karnali River

River Days: 9

Difficulty: 4

Rafting put in point: Kareleghat

Rafting ending point: Chisapani

Water Volume: 300 C.

Best Season: Spring & Autumn

River Distance: 180 Km. or 113 miles approx

Trip cost: USD 75 p/day and group join base
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