Rafting in Nepal’s longest and largest river is a breathtaking experience Karnali River generates from Mount Kailash, a sacred mountain in Tibet with deeply religious values for Buddhists and Hindus. Moreover, Karnali River flows south into Nepal from mount Kailash, making it the primary drainage system for western districts. It drops off into canyons with a significant volume range of whitewater and flows to remote areas of the jungle with rich flora and fauna. Rafting with the wilderness of beautiful setting in the Karnali River is all breathtaking. The first half of this fantastic Karnali Rafting journey takes you to the Wild West, where the roller coaster rafting experience waits. Furthermore, the second half of the rafting offers some more gentle moderate rapids. Then finally, a relaxing float with the massive reward of magnificence as pristine and virgin wilderness unfolds in front of you.
The rapids are wild, with a river building at the end. Speedy rivers, and a series of canyons accompanies down to the Set River. Karnali River flows in the Bardiya National Park through the scenery of magnitude and purity.
Karnali River finishes at Bardiya National Park, one of Nepal’s most pleasing jungle safari experiences. Rafting in the Karnali river is, no doubt the best rafting experience in the world.
We drive 20-22 hours to Kalyandanda from Kathmandu via Birendranagar, Surkhet. There is also an alternate to reach here, can take the flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu. The flight will cost you extra, and upon reaching Nepalgunj, we drive to Karelaghat, our put-in point for the trek, or drive to the new put-in point at Dungeshwor. Rafting is 6-7 days long and covers a distance of 180km. As 6-7 hours of trekking ends, we will drive to Chisapani, the take-out point of this Karnali rafting. Then we will drive back to either Kathmandu (15 hours) or Pokhara(10-12 hours). Another option is to drive to Nepalgunj from Bardiya and fly back to Kathmandu.
Karnali River Rafting is all that Wild West resembles any mind. Karnali offers a fantastic experience taking us to the beautiful canyons of Nepal. Dense forests, wildlife and authentic traditional villages are just a few offerings of the Karnali Rafting experience. Rive Karnali rises from the Himalayan range of Tibet, flowing in the south direction to fall in the Ganges. The Ganges enter Nepal from Nepal’s Humla district cutting the Mahabharat Mountains near Chispani.
Before hitting for outdoor adventure, we will gather at one pre-determined location in Kathmandu and will brief you on the necessities of rafting. Then, we will introduce you to the guide, Trip leader, trip staff, and other guests. We will gather your required details necessary for formalities, discuss the trip, timetable and do’s, don’ts of this rafting.
Karnali river rafting is more for adventure seekers looking for Nepal’s unique water experience. Every second of rafting promises to push boundaries and give you an adrenaline pump as the boat passes huge rapids and boulders in the river. Karnali rafting with Bardiya is all satisfying and suits seeking some upscale adventure to enjoy.
Raconteur Adventure offers high-quality self-bailing rafts, helmets, plastic paddles, wet suits, and lifejackets and first aid kits in the logistics department. Similarly, we offer plenty of healthy food and drinks. We will camp during the rafting adventure, and we will provide tents and sleeping mats to you. We offer sanitisers and the highest quality materials to our guests.
Please inform us early if you are non-swimmers or less confident in the water. Would you mind notifying me if you have any medical conditions that directly influence your rafting expedition experience? If you don’t eat meat, please let us know that too.
Raconteur Adventure is already with logistics and takes all necessary precautions for your safety. You have a team of licensed guides with many years of experience in white water rafting. All field staffs are well trained in CPR, First Aid and other river rescue techniques.
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As you fly in the sky of Nepal, greenery and snowy mountains welcome you to your plane seat. Once you finish immigration formalities, Raconteur Adventure includes you at the airport and drive you to the pre-booked hotel. You are likely to encounter cultural shock as you get out of the airport, but no worries, we are here to help you give all the needed information throughout your journey. Stay overnight in three/four-star hotels in Kathmandu.
We will fly to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, which takes around 40-60 minutes depending on the aircraft you have booked your seat on. We fly to Nepalgunj in the afternoon, and a scenic view of hills and mountains accompanies our flight. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj domestic airport, we again drive to Surkhet. Surkhet is headquartered in Nepal’s Mid-Western Region and is a sweet blend of rich old heritage and modernization. If you wish, you can drive to Surkhet directly from Kathmandu, but the ride is 12 hours. Overnight in a nice hotel at Surkhet.
On this day, we drive to Sauli, which is our put-in-point for our exciting rafting adventure. We will drive with the scenic view of a lovely setting that is picturesque in all form and shape, and the whole surrounding is clean, fresh, and enticing. We stay overnight in Sauli for rest and prepare for rafting waiting for us.
On day fourth of our itinerary, we start a real rafting adventure. Sauli is where rafting to Karnali starts. The wilderness of Karnali rives is what we encounter on this day. The adrenaline rush gets in as big bounces and rapids hit us as we raft in the river. The rafting journey continues with excitement and takes a breath way into this mighty river’s technical currents. Camp overnight stay by the river.
The rafting of day five is more of a challenge, and we experience incomplete river form and the highest of current and speed. Rafting continues passing through magnificent jungles, rewarding you all chances to observe and dissolve in the natural serenity of gorges too. Rafting today has tricky rapids, but our guide is there to help you. Overnight at camp in God-House site.
Day six is no less adventurous in any sense. Today, many high bounces and huge rapids are waiting to challenge your bond with water. The whole excitement of rafting reaches its height as we dip into the rapid waters. We stay overnight after an adventurous rafting journey at camp in Seti Dovan.
Our incredible rafting journey continues with exciting experiences in this amazing river, the Karnali River. We raft with an astonishing view of natural landscapes and the serenity of water itself. The challenges in today’s trek are challenging and take your breath away. Today’s journey is thrilling and beautiful as we get the friendly company of natural and jungle settings. After an excellent rafting experience, we stayed overnight in the Jamuna village area camp.
The four days of rafting now becomes more pleasant as you reach the division of the Seti River. The river broadens during the rafting experience, and you will see other kayakers in the river. You have one day to rest, explore, and get information about the place. Rapids on the river can feel never-ending with challenges and huge boulders on the way. We reach Chisapani, our put-out point for this fantastic rafting experience as we finish our rafting. We will drive to Nepalgunj from Chisapani and will fly to Kathmandu. We will receive you at the airport and will guide you to the hotel in Kathmandu. Raconteur Adventure will host a farewell dinner in a downtown cultural restaurant in Lazimpat. We will be more than happy to hear your stories, review and suggestions.
You can easily extend your stay by visiting Bardiya National Park, driving from Nepalgunj.
This whole thrilling adventurous rafting experience comes to an end as we farewell each other, but there is a promise to keep that we shall meet again.
Have a nice flight!
Since our start, our mission has been to assist individuals in having "the finest outdoor experience of their lives." Every day on the river provides something new, whether it's a 12-day trip through the rapids, spotting animals, climbing to old petroglyphs, or staying up late to watch the stars. There are, however, certain things you can bank on. What to Expect During Your Adventures, everything from breakfast to restrooms is included in Whitewater Vacation.
Rafting in Nepal’s longest and largest river is a breathtaking experience Karnali River generates from Mount Kailash, a sacred mountain in Tibet with deeply religious values for Buddhists and Hindus. Moreover, Karnali River flows south into Nepal from mount Kailash, making it the primary drainage system for western districts. It drops off into canyons with a significant volume range of whitewater and flows to remote areas of the jungle with rich flora and fauna. Rafting with the wilderness of beautiful setting in the Karnali River is all breathtaking. The first half of this fantastic Karnali Rafting journey takes you to the Wild West, where the roller coaster rafting experience waits. Furthermore, the second half of the rafting offers some more gentle moderate rapids. Then finally, a relaxing float with the massive reward of magnificence as pristine and virgin wilderness unfolds in front of you.
The rapids are wild, with a river building at the end. Speedy rivers, and a series of canyons accompanies down to the Set River. Karnali River flows in the Bardiya National Park through the scenery of magnitude and purity.
Karnali River finishes at Bardiya National Park, one of Nepal’s most pleasing jungle safari experiences. Rafting in the Karnali river is, no doubt the best rafting experience in the world.
We drive 20-22 hours to Kalyandanda from Kathmandu via Birendranagar, Surkhet. There is also an alternate to reach here, can take the flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu. The flight will cost you extra, and upon reaching Nepalgunj, we drive to Karelaghat, our put-in point for the trek, or drive to the new put-in point at Dungeshwor. Rafting is 6-7 days long and covers a distance of 180km. As 6-7 hours of trekking ends, we will drive to Chisapani, the take-out point of this Karnali rafting. Then we will drive back to either Kathmandu (15 hours) or Pokhara(10-12 hours). Another option is to drive to Nepalgunj from Bardiya and fly back to Kathmandu.
Karnali River Rafting is all that Wild West resembles any mind. Karnali offers a fantastic experience taking us to the beautiful canyons of Nepal. Dense forests, wildlife and authentic traditional villages are just a few offerings of the Karnali Rafting experience. Rive Karnali rises from the Himalayan range of Tibet, flowing in the south direction to fall in the Ganges. The Ganges enter Nepal from Nepal’s Humla district cutting the Mahabharat Mountains near Chispani.
Before hitting for outdoor adventure, we will gather at one pre-determined location in Kathmandu and will brief you on the necessities of rafting. Then, we will introduce you to the guide, Trip leader, trip staff, and other guests. We will gather your required details necessary for formalities, discuss the trip, timetable and do’s, don’ts of this rafting.
Karnali river rafting is more for adventure seekers looking for Nepal’s unique water experience. Every second of rafting promises to push boundaries and give you an adrenaline pump as the boat passes huge rapids and boulders in the river. Karnali rafting with Bardiya is all satisfying and suits seeking some upscale adventure to enjoy.
Raconteur Adventure offers high-quality self-bailing rafts, helmets, plastic paddles, wet suits, and lifejackets and first aid kits in the logistics department. Similarly, we offer plenty of healthy food and drinks. We will camp during the rafting adventure, and we will provide tents and sleeping mats to you. We offer sanitisers and the highest quality materials to our guests.
Please inform us early if you are non-swimmers or less confident in the water. Would you mind notifying me if you have any medical conditions that directly influence your rafting expedition experience? If you don’t eat meat, please let us know that too.
Raconteur Adventure is already with logistics and takes all necessary precautions for your safety. You have a team of licensed guides with many years of experience in white water rafting. All field staffs are well trained in CPR, First Aid and other river rescue techniques.
Image; flickr.com
As you fly in the sky of Nepal, greenery and snowy mountains welcome you to your plane seat. Once you finish immigration formalities, Raconteur Adventure includes you at the airport and drive you to the pre-booked hotel. You are likely to encounter cultural shock as you get out of the airport, but no worries, we are here to help you give all the needed information throughout your journey. Stay overnight in three/four-star hotels in Kathmandu.
We will fly to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, which takes around 40-60 minutes depending on the aircraft you have booked your seat on. We fly to Nepalgunj in the afternoon, and a scenic view of hills and mountains accompanies our flight. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj domestic airport, we again drive to Surkhet. Surkhet is headquartered in Nepal’s Mid-Western Region and is a sweet blend of rich old heritage and modernization. If you wish, you can drive to Surkhet directly from Kathmandu, but the ride is 12 hours. Overnight in a nice hotel at Surkhet.
On this day, we drive to Sauli, which is our put-in-point for our exciting rafting adventure. We will drive with the scenic view of a lovely setting that is picturesque in all form and shape, and the whole surrounding is clean, fresh, and enticing. We stay overnight in Sauli for rest and prepare for rafting waiting for us.
On day fourth of our itinerary, we start a real rafting adventure. Sauli is where rafting to Karnali starts. The wilderness of Karnali rives is what we encounter on this day. The adrenaline rush gets in as big bounces and rapids hit us as we raft in the river. The rafting journey continues with excitement and takes a breath way into this mighty river’s technical currents. Camp overnight stay by the river.
The rafting of day five is more of a challenge, and we experience incomplete river form and the highest of current and speed. Rafting continues passing through magnificent jungles, rewarding you all chances to observe and dissolve in the natural serenity of gorges too. Rafting today has tricky rapids, but our guide is there to help you. Overnight at camp in God-House site.
Day six is no less adventurous in any sense. Today, many high bounces and huge rapids are waiting to challenge your bond with water. The whole excitement of rafting reaches its height as we dip into the rapid waters. We stay overnight after an adventurous rafting journey at camp in Seti Dovan.
Our incredible rafting journey continues with exciting experiences in this amazing river, the Karnali River. We raft with an astonishing view of natural landscapes and the serenity of water itself. The challenges in today’s trek are challenging and take your breath away. Today’s journey is thrilling and beautiful as we get the friendly company of natural and jungle settings. After an excellent rafting experience, we stayed overnight in the Jamuna village area camp.
The four days of rafting now becomes more pleasant as you reach the division of the Seti River. The river broadens during the rafting experience, and you will see other kayakers in the river. You have one day to rest, explore, and get information about the place. Rapids on the river can feel never-ending with challenges and huge boulders on the way. We reach Chisapani, our put-out point for this fantastic rafting experience as we finish our rafting. We will drive to Nepalgunj from Chisapani and will fly to Kathmandu. We will receive you at the airport and will guide you to the hotel in Kathmandu. Raconteur Adventure will host a farewell dinner in a downtown cultural restaurant in Lazimpat. We will be more than happy to hear your stories, review and suggestions.
You can easily extend your stay by visiting Bardiya National Park, driving from Nepalgunj.
This whole thrilling adventurous rafting experience comes to an end as we farewell each other, but there is a promise to keep that we shall meet again.
Have a nice flight!
Since our start, our mission has been to assist individuals in having "the finest outdoor experience of their lives." Every day on the river provides something new, whether it's a 12-day trip through the rapids, spotting animals, climbing to old petroglyphs, or staying up late to watch the stars. There are, however, certain things you can bank on. What to Expect During Your Adventures, everything from breakfast to restrooms is included in Whitewater Vacation.
