A Karnali River rafting excursion in Nepal offers an unforgettable journey through the remote and undisturbed environment of western Nepal. Known for its hard rapids ranging from class III to V, the Karnali River offers a thrilling experience appropriate for both seasoned rafters and daring newcomers.
The best rafting seasons, post-monsoon and pre-monsoon, provide perfect river levels and consistent weather conditions. The expedition usually lasts 8 to 10 days, allowing participants to not only sail over adrenaline-pumping rapids like 'God's House' and 'Juicer', but also immerse themselves in the various flora and wildlife along the river banks. Camping in peaceful settings allows you to relax, exchange tales, and admire the natural beauty. Cultural contacts with local populations, as well as insights into their traditional lifestyle, provide a distinct cultural component to the trip. With skilled guides assuring safety and navigating through deep gorges and lush jungles, Karnali River rafting stands out as an amazing combination of exhilarating adventure and immersive wilderness experience in the heart of Nepal.
Day 1: Kathmandu to Surkhet. (1.10m fligth)
Day 2: Surkhet to Tallo Dhungeshwor. (5h Drive)
Day 3: First Inquiry from Tallo Dhungeshwor.
Day 4: God's house from First Inquiry.
Day 5: God's house to Seti Dovan.
Day 6: Rest at Seti Dovan Village.
Day 7: Seti Dovan to Tancha (Red Rock).
Day 8: Bheri Confluence.
Day 9: Chisopani put-out point.
Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Private Group Cost- USD 1100 per person(min of 4 person)
Our staff will pick you up from your accommodation and transport you to the international airport for your domestic flight to Surkhet. This flight will last around one hour 10m.
After our morning breakfast, we will then drive off to Tallo Dhungeshwor which is our put-in-point.
After breakfast, we will begin our rafting excursion from Tallo Dhungeshwor. Our rafting session will begin shortly once our guide's instructions are done. After commencing on this voyage, we shall encounter tremendous rapids that will take our breath away. After we reach our destination, we will make up camp at the first inquiry for the night.
Today, we will again continue our rafting journey navigating various rapids and enjoying wildlife sightings and the natural beauty of the surroundings. We will stop once we reach our campsite at God's house and rest for the night.
For God's house, we will again continue our rafting journey and encounter more rapids. Our rafting for the day will conclude once we Seti Dovan where we will setup our cam for the night.
We will again continue our rafting journey from Seti Dovan down the Karnali River, raft through exhilarating rapids, and enjoy the stunning scenery. After our rafting session has ended, we will set up our camps along the riverbanks at Jumna village.
Today we will spend our time at Bheri Confluence.
Today will be the final day for our rafting session so we will again continue our journey encountering more rapids. Then we will finally conclude our journey after reaching the take-out point at Chisapani.
After having our breakfast, we will then take a bus back to kathmandu.