The far west of Nepal is one of the most remote and least explored areas of the Himalayas and has only recently been opened to foreigners. Based on this unique wilderness setting, this rafting trip on the Karnali River is an expedition rafting trip from the trek to the put-in to the take out!
The Class IV Karnali River is the longest and largest river in Nepal. The Karnali is also one of Nepal’s premier fishing rivers with Mahseer, a form of freshwater perch, and giant cat fish. The river source lies high in Tibet near holy Mount Kailash and then descends from high Himalayan snowfields through a series of spectacular gorges and emerges onto the Terai flowing through Royal Bardia Wildlife Park. Continuing across the northern plains of India, it joins the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal.
The Karnali River rafting trip begins with (and includes) a chartered plane journey across Nepal followed by a two-day trek along old trade routes to the put-in at the “Great Loop” of the Karnali. The next eight days, raft through steep canyon country and spectacular jungle scenery. This is one of the finest stretches of whitewater in the world. Raft expedition-style carrying all food and equipment in the rafts. Float through very sparsely populated remote areas and it is not until the final days that you encounter villages of any significant size.
If you are interested in a rugged wilderness style of expedition rafting, you will love the Karnali!
Trip Details
Duration
2 Weeks
Location
Karnali River
Season
Year Round
Trip Type
Paddle
Nearest City
Kathmandu
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Nepal
Rated Classes
IV
Distance Traveled
270kms
Rates
$2,800.00 - $3,200.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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