Karnali:
Meaning - "Holy Water from the
Sacred Mountain" (10 days)
| Season |
Grading |
Water
Volume |
| September
- December |
5 |
Approx.
550 cumecs |
| January
- May |
5- |
Approx.
300 cumecs |
| June
- August |
Not
Runable |
Approx.
1350 cumecs |
Location,
Transportation and Timetable
From Kathmandu to Kalyandada via Birendranagar
involves a 22 hour bus journey. (Or
a one hour flight to Birandranagar,
at additional cost, then a 2 hour bus
journey). From Kalyandada there is a
2 to 3 hour trek to the put-in point
at Kareleghat. Porters transport all
the rafting equipment and other necessities
for the trip. The 180km river action
takes between 6 to 7 days. Bus transportation
is provided from the take-out point
at Chisapani to either Pokhara (10 hours)
or Kathmandu (16 hours). There is a
orientation meeting early in the evening
before the trip, providing you with
an opportunity to ask any further questions
you may have, to meet your fellow rafters
and also your guide.
Description
The lowland trek combined with some
of the most beautiful canyons found
in Nepal makes this one of the most
memorable river trips available in this
country and is often a favorite of guides
and rafters alike. There is a wide variety
of flora and fauna including dense forests,
jungle and also remote villages.
After
the monsoon rains the rapids of this
river are demanding and huge, though
relatively straightforward. As the river
flows through some quite narrow canyons
the flow of the water increases, as
does the frequency of the rapids. In
low water the demands on the rafter
are more technical, though equally exciting.
This
is an ideal trip for those wanting a
more unique experience of Nepal, stunning
scenery, great river action and all
the benefits of a long trip. It has
the added advantage of the take out
point being ideally situated for those
wishing to visit Bardia National Park.
What
to bring
Please bring with you shorts and a T-shirt
or swimwear for on the river, suitable
footwear for wearing in the raft, warm
clothing for the evenings, a towel,
sun block and your camera. A flashlight
is also useful.
What
you need to tell us
Please tell us if you are a non-swimmer,
or not very confident in the water.
Also it is essential that you inform
us of any medical conditions that may
affect your well being on the trip.
Don’t forget to request vegetarian
meals if required.
Safety
Mountain River Rafting takes the safety
of its clients very seriously. All our
guides are licensed, with many years
of experience on the rivers of Nepal
and European countries. All are trained
in CPR, First Aid and advanced river
rescue techniques.
