Karnali River Rafting Expedition

About Karnali River

The Karnali is extensively recognized as one of the best multi-day river trips accessible in the world and accurately means ‘Holy water from the blessed mountain’. It is also Nepal's longest and largest river and with its many tributaries, it drains almost the entire west of Nepal, which, incidentally is also its slightest inhabited - the "Wild West" as many people call it. This lower section of the river definitely lives up to that name - the area that it flows through is wild and unpolluted with some of the most pristine jungle scenery in Nepal, and abundant wildlife.

Flowing from near Tibet’s holy Mt. Kailas, the Karnali offers powerful high volume rapids with names like “First Blood”, "God's House" and “Flip and Strip”, in a setting of wild forests and steep, narrow gorges. After a week of negotiating the Karnali’s upper gorges and pummeling whitewater, we spend two nights at Bardia National Park and another two nights exploring Kathmandu, Thamel and its environs.

• Famous Market of Kathmandu, Crystal Clear Lake, Snow clapped Himalayan Peaks and many more
• River rafting on the Karnali, cavernous gorges, spacious views, vibrant colors. Dazzling variation in scenery
• Snow clapped peaks, murmuring Waterfalls, Silver Sandy Beaches & numerous species of birds, butter flies etc
• Rare glimpses of an ancient culture of local Nepali people
• Possible sightings of some wildlife
• Nights in Hotel, Guest House and Tents on sandy beaches

You may also be interested in :

• Alaknanda Ganges River Rafting
• Brahmaputra River Rafting
• Zanskar River Rafting Ladakh

Region : Nepal
Style of Trek : Nepali Leader
Altitude : Low Altitude
Duration : 13 Days
Season : February - March
Grade : Demanding Grade III – Grade + IV
Minimum : 4 clients plus Nepali Leader

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu

On arrival at Kathmandu meet Himalayan Adventure Executive and transfer to hotel. The day is for relaxed. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Kathmandu - Surkhet

In the morning after breakfast drive to Surukhet. This is a long bus journey, so be prepared with water etc. We travel to the far west and arrive in Surkhet very late in the evening. You are able to have a sleep here.

Day 03 : Surkhet - Dungeshwar

After breakfast we continue our drive to Karnali put in point at Dungeshwar (5 hrs). This section of the drive offers yet unspoiled scenery of charming villages and farms. We will do short rafting trip after lunch to set up first night's camp by the bank of Karnali.

Day 04 : Dungeshwar

The river gives the team, time to build. There are good rapids and water flow those allow learning errors. We still manage to get at least one great class IV rapid in. We camp and get excited about tomorrow.

Day 05 :

This is the type of day that people imagine when they think of Himalayan water. It is BIG and it is continuous. We enter into the Jungle Corridor. This is a narrowing jungle clad gorge and it is all ours. The team building is put into full practice and when your guide shouts "all forward" he really means it! Enjoy the ride all day and camp in this sensational setting.

Day 06 :

More of the same including the notorious GOD’S HOUSE rapid. Don't forget to take in the bird life which is equally as abundant as the lush vegetation. Camp and relax.

Day 07 :

It isn’t over yet! Keep paddling hard! You really are experiencing the best of the west on yet another day of great action and breath taking scenery.

Day 08 :

This is a holiday after all, so we have programmed a rest day so you can take time to enjoy your surroundings and relax on a great sandy beach.

Day 09-10 :

We see the rapids dying off as we come out of the gorge. We pass the confluence with the Seti River where the river broadens. Today and the next day and a half are a chance to enjoy your journey admiring the country and villages you pass. You will have seen the safety kayakers in action and will no doubt be inspired, so ask the guides for some supervised instruction, or take over the raft and learn about the river. You see there is more to a rafting expedition than just rafting.

Day 11 :

We come to the end of our journey at about lunch time where our bus will be waiting to collect us.

Day 12 :

We arrive back at Kathmandu, in the early morning of the eleventh day. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13 : Kathmandu Depart

Transfer to airport according to your flight schedule.

Trip & Services Ends Here

Cost Includes :

• Ground Transportation (From and After)
• Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip
• River Permit
• Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (only during the winter) on certain rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment
• Safety Kayak
• Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc)
• Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire
• Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation
• Expedition elements include professional guides and leadership
• First aid kid box
• Company T-Shirt

Cost does not includes :

• Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages during the whole trip
• Hotel accommodations & meals at if you stay anywhere at the hotel during whole trip
• Emergency evacuation
• International airport pick up drop (if you order we can arrange)
• Things of personal use
• Member insurance
• Airfare (Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Kathmandu
• Tips to Staffs
• Sleeping bag (NRS.50 per night)

Visa

You Need to have Indian Visa for entry to India on your holiday. To apply for Indian Visa you have to contact your nearest Indian consulate or you can call on 09057570045 or visit http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/ for more information.

Indian Embassy in London

Address : Indian Embassy
India House, Aldwych,
London WC2B 4NA.
Tel: 020 7836 8484
Site URL : http://www.hcilondon.net/

Money

There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring.

Banks

Banks are open in the major cities & the nearest towns of the sanctuaries for transaction from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs on all days except Sunday.

Best time to visit

High season: October to April - Monsoon.

Travel wear

Cotton outfits, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc. Some woolen clothes require, during winter.

Credit cards

Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centers honor major credit cards.

Currency

Indian Rupee (INR)

Drugs

Heavy punishments including imprisonment are imposed for possession of narcotic drugs.

Food

All standard restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian & local.

Water

It is always better to drink bottled drinking water or drinking water from restaurants. It is not advisable to drink water from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Mineral water is available in sealed bottles.

Please Bring :

• T-Shirt
• Swim wear for on the river
• Warm clothing for the evenings including a fleece or a pullover
• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Sunglasses (with retaining device) and/or a cap
• Towel and Toiletries (environmentally friendly is best)
• Personal medication
• Flashlight
• Footwear
• Reading book
• Fishing hook (you can fishing in the Himalayan River)

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Private Departures

Did you know that we can also arrange private departures on the vast majority of our small group tours? So if you can’t find a date to suit you or if you want to have your very own adventure just with your friends or family then we can help you.

Private departures will follow the same itineraries as our usual group tours, but on a date to suit you, with no minimum numbers.

Customised Private Groups

For a group of 6 or more people we can organise a customised private group tour where we design the itinerary and activities especially for you, according to your requirements.

To enquire about booking a private departure of this tour or about organising your own private group tour, please fill in the form below and our Private Tours Team will be in touch shortly.

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