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India
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| Karnali River Rafting |
| 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 Himalaya 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. A truly memorable
finish to one of the finest rafting and kayaking trips in
the Himalayas. Spectacular, remote, jungle-clad canyons with
abundant wildlife.
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Difficulty
: 4 / (5)
From: Sauli
To: Chisapani
Distance: 180 km
River Days: 7
From KTM: 2
Av. Gradient 20 ft per mile
Best Season Oct-Dec, Feb-May |
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| September : |
30,29 |
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12,
22 |
24,
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| November |
05, 15 |
17, 27 |
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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.
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| Day to Day Itinerary: |
| Day 01 |
7.a.m. departure. Drive Surkhet.
Hotel |
| Day 02 - |
Drive as far as the road goes. Trek in
the afternoon to the put in - load rafts, camp. |
| Day 03,4,5 |
Enter and negotiate the jungle corridors
of the Karnali. Continuous white water rapids - photo
opportunities - great action - breath taking scenery.
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| 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. Fly
or drive Nepalganj / KTM. Arrive KTM |
| Day 10 |
Overland drive arrive KTM. |
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Interested in a safari in Bardia
National Park at the end of your river trip? Ask us about
a jungle safari.
What's
Included :
all meals during the rafting period
rafting permit
transportation going by tourist or local bus depending upon
the mode of transportation available at put-in and pull-out
point
rafting, kitchen and camping equipment experienced Captain
cook and other staffs groupleader will be free over ten pax
What's Excluded :
mineral water, cold drinks and alcohols during whole trip.
emergency evacuation things of personal use member insurance
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