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Karnali River |
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General Information on Karnali River |
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Grade For |
Autumn Spring |
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Sep - Dec III to V |
Feb to May III to IV |
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Possible operation: |
Round
the year |
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Departure: |
Fix
and on request |
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Rafting days: |
10
days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) |
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Entrance by: |
19
hours bus ride from Kathmandu led you to Surkhet |
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Put-in point: |
Sauli |
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Put-out point: |
Chisapani |
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River distance: |
180 km. |
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Possible optional
trip to: |
Bardia National Park for an excellent safari trip or
drive back to Kathmandu. |
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Numbers of pax
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Minimum 6 persons |
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Map Of Karnali River |
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Fixed
Departure For 2008 |
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 One of the finest big
volume rafting and kayaking trips in Nepal-spectacular,
remote, jungle-clad canyons, Big white and abundant wildlife.
The Karnali is Nepal's longest and largest river and with its
tributaries it drains most of the far west of Nepal-the 'wild
west' as many people call it, rising in the vicinity of
Tibet's holy Mount Kailash and glacier of Kanziroba Himal,
other small peaks, as well as Rara lake rapid encountered on
this river is 1 to 5 class. This bottom section of the river
definitely lives up to that name-the area that it flows
through is wild and relatively unpopulated with some of the
most pristine jungle scenery in Nepal abundant wildlife.
From the frontier town of Surkhet there is an unique and
lovely two-day trek through lowland Sal forest to the village
of Saul in the seldom seen area of far West Nepal. From Sauli
it's 180 km to the nest road access at Chisopani, on the
northern border of the Royal Bardia National Park. The river
section takes about seven days, giving plenty of time to
explore some of the side canyons and waterfalls, which comes
in to the river valley. For 180 kilometers we won't see a
single sign of the modern world. It's one of the last places
in Nepal that you can see old growth forest and have a real
chance of seeing Nepal's wildlife.
The rapids are also pretty wild, with the river building to
its climax in these lower canyons shortly after the sharp bend
in the river 'the elbow' by the Lohore Khola, the valley
narrows into a series of canyons, the river speeds up, and
there are big rapids, one leading into another, almost
continuously down to the Seti river from the 'Elbow' down to
the Seti the gradient is 3m/km (15ft a mile), but after here,
the gradient eases, as the river winds through some
magnificent un-spoilt scenery, eventually emerging onto the
plains and flowing through the Royal Bardia National Park to
join the Ganges. Finally leaving you close to Bardia National
Park, where you can combine your rafting adventure with a
safari trip and maybe spot some of the park’s one-horned
rhinos and elusive tigers or you can either drive back or fly
back to Kathmandu.
Go on this trip if you want a true expedition style adventure
and a totally classic river journey. |
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Itinerary for Karnali True Expedition - Peacock River |
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A unique river
passing through the two greenery hills usually explored
by beginner and intermediate kayak learners and rafters.
It has impressive gorges exciting rapids on its small
volume white water. |
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Day 1 :
We travel to the far west and arrive in Surkhet very
late/early hours of the next morning, You are able to
have a sleep here.
Day 2 : After
breakfast, we will take a truck as far as the road goes
until about lunch time [this all depends on availability
be flexible]. After lunch we walk all afternoon to the
put-in point at Sauli. A great walk which high lights
just how "out there" you really are. You pass local
villages and spectacular scenery, and then you hit the
river.
Day 3 :
After having heavy breakfast at 8:00 a.m. we get
ready for wild ride. This section of the River is
terribly wild. Continues rapid makes rafter forget to
breathe. Lunch will be served en-route and camping at
03:00 p.m. in First Inquiry.
Day 4 : This is the type of day that people
imagine when they think of Himalayan water. It is big
and continuous. We enter into the Jungle Corridor. This
is a narrowing jungle clad gorge and it is all ours. The
team building is put into full practice and when your
guide shouts "all forward " he really means it. Enjoy
the ride all day and camp in this sensational setting at
God-house.
Day 5 :
More of the same including the notorious GOD'S house
rapid. Camp at the Seti Dovan and relax.
Day 6 : It isn't over yet! Keep paddling hard!
You really are experiencing the best of the west on yet
another day of great action and breath taking scenery
and camping at Jamuna village
Day 7 :
This is a holiday after all so we have programmed a
rest day so you can take time to enjoy your surroundings
and relax on a great sandy beach.
Day 8 - 9 : We see the rapids dying off as we
come out of the gorge. We pass the confluence with the
Seti River where the river broadens. Today, the next day
and a half are a chance to enjoy your journey admiring
the country and villages you pass. You will have seen
the safety kayakers in action and will no doubt be
inspired, so ask the guides for some supervised
instruction, or take over the raft and learn about the
river. You see there is more to a rafting expedition
than just rafting.
Day 10 : This is the final day of river. We end
this trip in the early afternoon at Chisopani
Bridge & lunch is served there. You will catch night bus
at about 1530hrs to get back to Kathmandu or you can
enjoy in Bardia National Park, which is famous for bird
watching. |
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Note :
Rafting itinerary can be changed as per different
situation. Please
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Phone : 00977-1-4443533 ,4444618
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