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Rafting in Nepal
"White Water Rafting"
The Kali Gandaki River (4 Days) |
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After Three and half-hour drive from Kathmandu this is definitely the wildest sort of rafting trip in Nepal. This is a great "Warm up" towards the tibetan border to raft continuous white water. Here we can meet several exciting and thrilling rapids.
River Details
River starting point - Lamosanghu
Dam
River finish point
- Dolalghat Bazaar
River days
- 2
Day 01: Kathmandu to drive 3 to 4 hours to sarting point Lamosanghu dam 76 k.m. Hit this rapid then stop for lunch. After lunch hit this rapid 3 class at about 3 to 4 p.m. at the camp take in the dinner.
Day 02: After breakfast a quick pack up and set out (approx. 9 to 10 a.m.) run white water hit a class 3 rapid. After lunch stop after lunch hit to rapid and take out point to Dolalghat Bazaar about 2 to 3 p.m., after that you get hot drink take out point back to Kathmandu.
The most beautiful holy river by Hindus is a medium length river journey. Combing world's deepest and most impressive gorge & canyons, unique views of Annapurna range, great rapids, seldom visited villages, elusive wild life, many cremation in route a deserted beach camp and a lot of cultural interests.
Total River days
- 4
River Grade
- Class 4
Best season
- Late Sept through May
Rafting starting point
- BENI (Myagdi)
Rafting ending point
- MIRMI
Minimum 4 Pax
Day 01 - In Pokhara after
breakfast we drive to our river put in point at Myagdi, Beni,
about five hours, throughout this drive we have stunning view of
Annapuran and Dhaulagiri peaks as well as the sacred "Fish tail"
Machapuchare, upon arrival lunch will be served and a full safety
briefing will be given by expedition leader. After which rafting
will be started till Nayapul and Camp.
Day 02 - After breakfast once the
rafts are packed we start down the river for a full day of whit water,
during which you will see magnificent views of Annapurna I and
Himalchuli. Along this part of the river wines and lush vegetation
hang from the cliff faces through which small waterfalls ran with
our safety kayakers in position you negotiate numerous exciting
rapids before a welcome lunch break. Our campsite that evening
will be near be the Modi Khola confluence.
Day 03 - After breakfast, raft flows down through continues white water section and camp at Purtighat.
Day 04 - After break fast soon after getting on the water we arrive at the holy village. Here the river has deposited a house sized boulder at the confluence with a smaller tributary religion, this boulder has become an important shrine to the local river people. A clean run through Seti Beni rapid puts us into "JUNGLE CORRIDOR". The river narrows through this remote gorge, providing many thrilling drops and trurns to challenge the rafting crews. In the afternoon " TOMBSTONE" rapid looms on the horizon . We will finish our rafting . Just before Hydroelectric Dam , Mirmi, after lunch, from where we drive back to Pokhara about 4 hours.
The Marshyangdi means "Raging River" in the local dialogue is one of the most outstanding world class white water runs in the world, has recently opened to commercial operations. With the Magnificent view of Mt. Manaslu & Annapurna range the clear blue water of the river is steep continuous and challenging each rapid followed one into the next.
It has photogenic scenery and small white sandy beaches, temples on its site, beautiful canyon, and few species of birds and abundant wild life.
The Warmest water of Himalayan river in Nepal offers spectacular scenery, abundant wild life, lovely white beaches, small village and waterfalls. The river is supposed to be the best white water for beginner Kayakers of Warm up trip for the intermediate small Kayakers.
A wilderness experience is ideal for those seeking an introduction to rafting & kayaking.
Royal Chitwan National Park is just an hour bus ride from the take out point.
River Details
River Distance: Approx. 32 KM
Minimum: 4 pax
The Karnali River is one of the finest BIG volume river trips in the World . It is a classic expedition into the "Wild West" of Nepal.
The Karnali is Nepal's a longest and largest river and with its tributes drains most of Western Nepal. The river flows through wild unpopulated territoury ,jungle clad canyons and abundant wild life. This river a challenge from the Start. Continuous class IV-V white water and the constraining canyon walls make the Karnali a -minute roller-coaster ride".
Although the Karnali is a committing river, river, our highly skilled guides brings this expedition within the range of anyone with a good altitude. No previous rafting experience is necessary.
This expedition is led by a qualified Nepali guide who holes a current wilderness or emergency medicine skill. All equipment is imported from the west modern and in top condition. As with a wilderness trips safety is no accident. The highest quality safety equipment us the entire way. The expedition is inclusive of all transportation food and all rafting equipment.
The remote location and unforgettable white make the Karnali expedition a lifetime memory.
River - Approx 180 K.M.
Tentative Itinerary for 10 days Rafting program in Karnali River
Day 01: Transfer to Surkhet
(Birendra Nagar)
Day 02: Arrive at Surkhet Drive
4 hrs to Kaliani and 2 hrs trek to Karleghat
(rafting starting point trek.)
Day 03: Rafting 4 hrs to
6 hrs white water. Rapid - first enquary, Hilliards, Hit to Rapid.
Day 04: Raft about 5 hrs
of class 4/5 rapids, through Jungleghat Sweetness and Light, Pony, Jailhouse.
Hit to Rapid.
Day 05: Full of Continuous white
water rafting.
Rafters Trap, Flip and Strip, Jucier,
Freight Train, Jucier. Hit to Rapid.
Day 06: The roller Coaster
Continues. Rapids Near Seti Confluence. Hit to Rapid
Day 07: Flow Down the Jungle area.
Khar Khola confluence Rapid. Hit to Rapid.
Day 08: Wildlife Views While
Rafting. Pillars Stream 1. Pathare Dhunga. Hit to Rapid.
Day 09: Last Thrill raftingEnd
at Chisapani.
Pick up the Transfer to Royal Bardia
National Park
or Nepaljung for flight Back to
Kathmandu.
Or Chisapani to Kathmandu by Privatecoach.
Day 10: Morning arrive Kathmandu.
Compared to other rivers the Trishuli is the most easily accessible by road from Kathmandu. Depending on one's own desire and availability of time, a trip on this river can be made for a days or longer up to 3 days.
Here we can meet an enthralling experience to negotiate such as sneor's Nose, Monkey rapid, Teen Devi, Ladies Delight, Upset, Surprise, Tea pot, Coffee pot. The trip may be combined with Jungle Safari at Royal Chitwan National Park and Pokhara.
Trishulu Raft PG #1: One day Rafting for Trishuli River
Starting point- Fisling
Take out point - Mugling or 5 kelo
after the Mugling
Kathmandu to approx 3 to 4 hours drive to starting point Fisling or 5 kelo. 94 or 99 km. This trip hitting a few class 2 or 3 rapids called "BIJULI" and stop for the lunch. After lunch white water hit a class 2 to 3 rapid "S BEND" and "PINBALL". After the rafting take out point Munling or 5 Kelo. You will be provided hot Tea / Coffee and Drive back to Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan.
Trishulu Raft PG #2: Overnight Rafting on the Trishuli River
Day 01: At 5 kelo stop and have hot Tea/Coffee with snacks. stay over night there having dinner at 7 p.m. at the camp.
Day 02: Around 6:30 in the morning wake-up Tea and breakfast at 7:30. After Breakfast drive back to Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan.
Trishulu Raft PG #3: One day Rafting for Trishuli River
Starting point - Mugling
Take out point - Simaltar or Gaighat
Kathmandu to approx 4 to 5 hours drive to starting point Mugling 110 k.m. This trip hitting a few class 2 or 3 rapids, "TEA POT" and "ROCKY TWO" and stop for the lunch. After that raft is going to take out point Simaltar or Gaighat. You will be provided hot tea / coffee and drive back to Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan.
Trishuli Raft PG #4: Overnight Rafting on the Trishuli River
Day 01: At Simaltar or Gaighat stop and have hot Tea / Coffee with snacks. Stay overnight there having dinner at approx 7:00 p.m. at the camp.
Day 02: Around 6:30 in the morning wake up tea and Breakfast at 7:30. After Breakfast drive back to Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan.
Trishuli Raft PG #5: One night / Two days Rafting for Trishuli River
Starting point - Fishing
Take out point - Simaltar or Gaighat
Day 01: Kathmandu to approx 3 to 4 hours drive to starting point Fishing 94 k.m. This trip hittinga few class 2 or 3 rapids called "BIJULI" and stop for the lunch. After lunch white water hit a class 2 to 3 rapid called "S BEND" and "PIN BALL" At 5 kelo stop and have hot Tea/Coffee with snacks. At about 6:00 p.m. at the camp take in the dinner.
Day 02: Around 6:30 in the morning wake up Tea and Breakfast quick pack-up and set our (approx 8 to 9 a.m.) run white water hit a class 2 or 3 rapids "TEA POT" and" ROCKY TWO" and stop for the lunch. After that Raft is going to take out point Simaltar or Gaighat. You will be provided hot Tea/Coffee and drive back to Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan.