THE KARNALI RIVER
 
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Place: THE KARNALI RIVER
Program: October to December and March to May
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The Karnali rafting is an ideal trip for those wanting a more unique experience of Nepal, stunning scenery, great river action and all the benefits of a long river trip in Nepal. It has the added advantage of the take out point being ideally situated for those wishing to visit Bardia National Park. Karnali river is one of the best river in Nepal for fishing!
Experience of exploring the Karnali will tell you that it is one of the most incredible journeys of life. The River, in volume is the largest and longest in Nepal and the upper sections are rarely explored. Along the lower section the river takes a sharp turn from south to north, often called the Western Bend . At this point the river can be accessed and an incredible adventure through deep gorges and remote regions begins.The upper Karnali, better known as the Humla Karnali rises in Tibet from the holy peak, Mount Kailash some very experienced expedition groups can run upper sections. These normally start with a charter flight to Simikot and then sixteen to twenty days to the take out at Chisopani. The Lower Karnali can be run in five to seven days and still proves a major river journey that has got to fall in the category of being one of the best in the world.

The lowland trek combined with some of the most beautiful canyons found in Nepal makes Karnali rafting one of the most memorable river trips available in this country and it is often a favorite river trip of guides and rafters alike. There is a wide variety of fauna and flora including dense forests, jungle and also remote villages.
After monsoon rains the rapids of Karnali river are demanding and huge, though relatively straightforward. As the river flows through some quite narrow canyons the flow of the water increases, as does the frequency of the rapids. In low water the demands on the rafter are more technical, though equally exciting.

Location
From Kathmandu to Kalyandada via Birendranagar involves a 22 hour bus journey. (Or a one hour flight to Birandranagar, on additional cost, then a 2 hour bus journey). From Kalyandada there is a 2 to 3 hour trek to Kareleghat, the put-in point for rafting on Karnali river. Porters transport all the rafting equipment and other necessities for the river trip. The 180km river action takes between 6 to 7 days. Bus transportation is provided from the take-out point of Karnali river rafting at Chisapani to either Pokhara (10 hours) or Kathmandu (16 hours). There is a orientation meeting early in the evening before the trip, providing you with an opportunity to ask any questions you may have, to meet your fellow rafters and your raft guide and team.

For your Karnali River Rafting trip we suggest you following Itinerary

Day 01 Leave Kathmandu .
Day 02 05:00 arrive Surkhet. Trek option: begin trekking straight away. Camp at school halfway to river.
Day 03 Continue Trek to river arriving early afternoon, On to the river for an hour or two, Camp.
Day 04 River to above jungle Ghat
Day 05 Visit Jungle Ghat village, river to above the Jungle Corridor
Day 06 The big day - God's house rapid and others.
Day 07 Out of the Jungle Corridor
Day 08 Steady float to confluence of the Bheri river.
Day 09 Half day to Chisopani, leave mid-afternoon.
Day 10 Arrive Kathmandu lunchtime / afternoon.
Inclusive: Transportation , All rafting and camping equipment, Accommodation like Tent and food etc.


What we provide
Along with our high quality self-bailing rafts, we provide helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits, lifejackets, and first aid kit.
We provide plentiful, healthy and hygienically prepared food and drinks. Tents and sleeping mats are also provided. Sleeping bags can be supplied upon request.
All our equipment is of the highest quality, clean and well maintained.

What to bring
Please bring with you shorts and a T-shirt or swimwear for on the river, suitable footwear for wearing in the raft, warm clothing for the evenings, a towel, sun block and your camera. A flashlight is also useful.

Suggestion
Please tell us if you are a non-swimmer, or not very confident in the water. Also it is essential that you inform us of any medical conditions that may affect your well being on the trip.
Don’t forget to request vegetarian meals if required.

Safety
We takes the safety of its clients very seriously. All our guides are licensed, with many years of experience on the rivers of Nepal and European countries. All are trained in CPR, First Aid and advanced river rescue techniques.

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Rafting Programmes:
Trishuli River (1-2 days)
Seti River (2 days)
Bhote Kosi River (2 days)
Kali Gandaki - Kali's River (3 days)
The sun Kosi River (8-9 days)
The Karnali River
Marsyangdi - The Ranging River
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