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 KARNALI  RIVER RAFTING

This is probably the most definitive Himalayan whitewater advednture of all, which even includes a two day trek to the river start point. Set in the most remote, least explored western region of Nepal, THE KARNALI is a magnificent river and this expedition is indeed unique and not for the fainthearted.

To reach our put-in point requires first a two day road journey thought the Tereai, then the two days trek from Nepal's lowland east/west highway. From Surkhet the trail climbs over low passes past isolated villages. Then the river 40 major rapids in the first four days. The total white water 165 kms is the distance. It takes for the river to make a huge westerly hairpin bend, finally forging a course through the Himalaya's middle hills. The surroundings are almost sheer wilderness with the wildlife. mainly monkeys, deer and colorful birds- creating an awe inspiring sense of genesis.

Raft Profile
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Point: Kathmandu
Rafting Starting Point: Karleghat
Rafting Ending Point: Chisapani
River Grade - Class IV-V
Trekking: 2 Days
River Distance: 165 Kms
Onward Travel Time: 2 Days
Return Time: 2 Days
(Pokhara / Kathmandu)
Departure: Fix Departure

Itinerary:

Day 01:Breakfast in hotel. Depart for Bhalubang/Lamahi. Lunch en-route and dinner at Bhalubang or Lamahi. Overnight at simple lodging.

Day 02: Simple breakfast and depart. Lunch en-route. Turn off on to road that climbs to Surkhet. Short walk out of Surkhet and camp in forest

Day 03: Wake up call, tea, coffee, breakfast - Start trek - unspoiled scenery. Lunch under huge banyan tree near the village school. Continue at gentle pace. Excellent campsite in a dell wiht a buffalo pond. Friendly, inquisitive local people.

Day 04: A second nice day's trekking. Down to small remote river valley, then uphill to a brilliant panoramic view. Easy descent, then suddenly stretching below us. THE KARNALI RIVER - Arrive at small riverside village of Karleghat. Set up camp on ideal beach.

Day 05: Safety talk & demo. 1st Major rapids before camp beneath great grey crag.

Karnali River Raft

Day 06: "Human for Lunch" "Jailhouse Rock" etc. Wall-to-wall Whitewater all day. Perfect deserted beach camp

Day 07: "God's House, "Rafter's Trap, Flip & Strip, " Lost Mutt" - perhaps the most incredible day's rafting of all.

Day 08: Some good rapids. also a lazy beautiful drift cruising through river rock canyon.

Day 09: Perfect forest scenery with towering cliffs and crags - recurring features of this magnificent river

Day 10: Morning rapids easy for experts then catching the current to drift to joureney's end. Take out at the Chisapani Suspension bridge. Drive to Bardia National Park and Lunch. Free time for park visit. Dinner.

Kaligandaki River (Grade 5-5+):
Sacred Hindu river, here the rapids are technically challenging, winding through canyons and gorges. Starting at Baglung, you could raft down to Ramdighat in five-six days. You may then continue on to the confluence with the Trisuli at Devghat, adding another 130 km and 3-4 days. More Info

SETI RIVER:
The Seti river rises on the south east slopes of Machapuchare and then flows south as a unique river passing through two beautiful and contrasting scenic areas. More Info

ARUN RIVER:
The Arun is respected as one of the most mighty and powerful famous river in Nepal. Its source is on the Tibetan Plateau. Big rapids, good scenery, unspoilt and little traveled. The Arun from Tumlingtar is another option.
More Info

TAMUR RIVER:
The Tamur and its tributaries drain the snows of Kanchenjunga, the 3rd highest peak in the world. The river is the 6th largest river in Nepal. More Info
 

KARNALI RIVER:
Karnali (Grade 4-5) Nepal's longest river, It flows through steep, jagged canyons where the rapids are tightly packed. Offering challenging water at all flows.

KAYAKING OR CANYONING
Kanyoning is an extreme spot geared to the ultimate sport enthusiast. It is an activity that invloves abseiling, sliding, jumping, swimming and climbing down waterfalls through steep canyon walls to deep pools. More info

Class: 2 Moderate:
Small rapid with regular waves. Some manoeuving required but easy to native.

Class: 3 Difficult:
Rapids with irregular waves and hazards that need avoiding.
More difficult manoeuving required but routes are
normally obvious. Scouting from the shore is
occasionally necessary.

Class: 4 Very Difficult:
Large rapid that require careful manoeuving. Dangerous hazards. Scouting from the shore is often necessary and rescue is usually difficult. kayakers should be able to roll. Turbulent water & large irregular waves may flip rafts. In the event of a mishap there is significant risk of loss, damage and/or injury.

Class: 5 Extremely difficult:
Continuous, powerful, confused water makes route finding
difficult and scouting from the shore is essential.
Precise manicuring is critical and for kayakers, rolling ability
needs to be 100%. Rescue is very difficult or impossible and in
the event of a mishap there is a significant hazard to life.

Class: 6 Nearly impossible:
Difficulties of class 6 carried to the extremely of navigatibility. Might possibly (but not probably) be run by a team of experts at the right water level in the right conditions with all possible safety precautions, but still with considerable hazard to life.

SAFETY:
***Safety is the most important part of any river trip. Choosing a professional veteran rafting guide is the first step. So it helps    to abide by the following tips:
***Pick your river with care. Seek information from river guide before raft. Literature on river levels and difficulty.
***There should be a minimum of two rafts per trip, So that one can help when a fall happens from the other.
***Carry first-aid kit, Survival and rescue gear.
***Check to see that end loops and the leash are adequate before you push off. This makes it easier to keep hold of your boat when swimming big rapids, and also in the event of rescue.

Be a team person, paddle synchronously.
For boats, paddles and helmets, loud colors are recommended.
Wear life jackets and helmets, properly too
Keep your feet and arms inside the raft at all time.
When you fall off into a rapid, float on your back, with your feet downstream.