Karnarli River Rafting-7days

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

The Karnali River, Nepal's longest and largest, holds sway over the Far West region, draining its expanse along with its tributaries. As it winds through imposing canyons, the river unleashes its wild rapids, reaching a crescendo in the lower canyons. While comparable in volume to the Sun Kosi, the Karnali's character is defined by its canyon walls, which amplify the intensity and continuity of its rapids. Navigating the Karnali is a thrilling endeavor, especially at low flows when the river's constraints heighten the challenge. With its highest extreme discharge recorded at an astonishing 21,700 cubic feet per second at Chisapani, the Karnali demands respect and expertise. Before embarking on the Karnali River Rafting expedition, the journey to its starting point offers scenic delights, setting the stage for the adventure ahead. This river promises one of Nepal's premier big volume rafting and kayaking experiences, making it an ideal complement to other adventures like trekking, peak climbing, or jungle safaris.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj & drive to Khimadi — Food BLD Accomodation camp Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. From there, you will drive to Khimadi (Thuligad) Karnali (Chisapani) that takes about 7 hours. Stay overnight at camp in Thuligad riverbank. [L, D] Day Day 2: Thuligad to Tamcha — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Start rafting from Thuligad to Tamcha which takes about 6 hrs. Stay overnight at camp in Tamcha. Tamcha is the best suitable place for catching large number of fishes. [B, L, D] Day Day 3: Trek to Bijaura — Food BLD Accomodation camp Today, your rafting continues after breakfast to Bijaura takes about 5 hours. En route you will enjoy fishing. Stay overnight at camp in Bijaura (Jiragadi). [B, L, D] Day Day 4: From Bijaura rafting reaches to Bheri Karnali confluence — Food BLD Accomodation camp From Bijaura, your today’s rafting reaches to Bheri Karnali confluence. Stay overnight at camp in the riverbank nearby Bheri-Karnali confluence (Ghatgaun). [B, L, D] Day Day 5: Rafting continues to Chisapani — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Today, your rafting continues to Chisapani which takes 5 hours including fishing time. Stay overnight at hotel in Chisapani. [B, L, D] Day Day 6: Chisapani to Tikapur — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel From Chisapani, your final day of rafting goes to Tikapur (Sattighat) takes about 5 hours. Stay overnight at tourist standards hotel in Tikapur. [B, L, D] Day Day 7: Fly to Kathmandu — Food Breakfast Early morning after breakfast, drive from Tikapur to Nepalgunj which takes about 3.5 hours. Same day fly to Kathmandu. [B]

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE