Karnali River Rafting

Most experienced river travellers who have rafted or kayaked down the Karnali - Nepal's mightiest river, will agree that it is one of the best trips offered anywhere. Karnali lies in the western part of the kingdom in the what's called the " Wild West" of Nepal; an area only recently opened to tourism.

Rising in the vicinity of Tibet's holy Mount Kailash, the Karnali carves the Himalayan landscape into a series of magnificent gorges and canyons as it descends slowly into the forests of western Nepal. Seasonal snow melts and storms can cause the river levels to swell drastically and create the extremes of white water rafting.

In high water the Karnali is a serious undertaking with fairly straightforward, yet huge rapids. Even at lower levels it is still not a walk in the park, as the rapids become more constricted and the gradient steeper. One highlight of this classic river journey is a 7-km long gorge "Thrill-a-minute roller-coaster ride" with rapids at every bend. Truly though, any season suits the Karnali.

Cost includes : All meals, transportation to the put in point and back from the take out point, all rafting equipment and accommodation on twin sharing basis.

Cost does not include : Sleeping bag/ mattress, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and insurance.

River Days Fall Grade Spring Grade Karnali 10 Oct - Dec III to V Mar - May III to V

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