Karnali River Expedition

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 Himalayas, 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.

Difficulty 4 / (5)
From Sauli To Chisapani ,Distance 180 km
River Days, 7
From Kathmandu, 2
Av. Gradient 20 ft per mile
Best Season Oct-Dec, Feb-May
One of the finest rafting and kayaking trips in the Himalayas. Spectacular, remote, jungle-clad canyons with abundant wildlife.

Rafting
Rafters need no previous experience.

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.

Trip Dates - 26th October - 4rd November 2012  / 31st March - 9th April 2013

ITINERARY - 10 DAYS

A Pre-departure meeting is held the evening prior to your departure at our Kathmandu sales office, 6pm

DAY 01: 7.a.m. departure. Drive to Surkhet and spend the night in a hotel.

DAY 02: Drive as far as the road goes. Trek in the afternoon to the put in - load rafts, camp.

Day 03,04,05: 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. Transfer Berdita National Park.

Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu (Flight option available at additional cost)

Trip Cost - £800.00

This cost includes:
All staff including porters and guides
All camping equipment (when applicable)
All meals and accomodation
Internal transportation as described on your itinerary.

We can assist in arranging additional accomodation to suit your trip dates, travel insurance and international flights.
Please contact us for further assistance for any of these