Karnali River Rafting - 9 Days
9 Days
Kathmandu
Hotels, Tea Houses and Camping
30% Cancellation Charge (Personal Reason)
Guided Tour
Covered
Private/Public Vehicle
Available
A beginner can also enjoy grade 2 - 3 Rivers of Nepal. The categories of rivers of Nepal are from grade 1 to 5+ category. Please feel free to mail us if you wish to do river rafting.
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, our rafting trip on the Karnali River is an expedition rafting trip from the trek to the put-in to the take out !
The Grade 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 Bardia Wildlife Park. Continuing across the northern plains of India, it joins the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal. Our Karnali River rafting trip begins with 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. We raft through steep canyon country and spectacular jungle scenery. This is one of the finest stretches of whitewater in the world. We raft expedition-style carrying all food and equipment with us in the rafts. We float through very sparsely populated remote areas and it is not until the final days that we encounter villages of any significant size.
Outline Itinerary
Starting Point: Sauli
Ending Point: Chisopani
Day 01: Arrive Surkhet
Day 02: After breakfast, we walk all afternoon to the put-in point at Syauli. A great walk which highlights just how “out there” you really are. You pass local villages and spectacular scenery, and then you hit the river.
Day 03: The river gives the team time to build, and there are enough challenging rapids and water flow for learning errors. We still manage to get at least one great Class 4 rapid in. We camp and get excited about tomorrow.
Day 04: This is the type of day that people imagine when they think of Himalayan water. It is BIG and it is continuous. We enter the Jungle Corridor. This is a narrow jungle-clad gorge, and it is all ours. The team building is put into full practice, and when your guide shouts “all forward,” he really means it. Enjoy the ride all day and camp in this sensational setting.
Day 05: More of the same, including the notorious GOD’S house rapid.
Day 06: It isn’t over yet! Keep paddling hard! You are experiencing the best of the west on yet another day of great action and breathtaking scenery.
Day 07: This is a holiday after all, so we have programmed a rest day so you can take time to enjoy your surroundings and relax on a great sandy beach.
Day 08: We pass the confluence with the Seti River, where the river broadens. You will have seen the safety kayakers in action and will no doubt be inspired, so ask the guides for some supervised instruction, or take over the raft and learn about the river. You see, there is more to a rafting expedition than just rafting.
Day 09: We come to the end of our journey at about lunchtime, where our bus will be waiting to collect us. Those who have booked to go to Bardia National Park [highly recommended] will be collected from here as well. Or one can proceed to their own onward journey.
Itinerary
Day 1: Please contact for detailed itinerary at greatadventuretreks@gmail.com
Cost Includes
- Transportation from and to Kathmandu by tourist bus as per the itinerary.
- All International standard rafting equipment as necessary (Such as self-bailing rafts, helmets, life jackets, kayaks, plastic paddles, and spray jackets etc)
- Well-trained and highly experienced rafting guides, cooks, and other helper staff.
- Camping & Cooking equipment (tents, mattresses & kitchen gear).
- Accommodation in a tent during the rafting.
- All staff's salary, insurance, meals, etc.
- All necessary fees, Government/Local taxes, all national park and conservation area fees. Tourist service charge,
Cost Excludes
- All other costs that are not mentioned in Cost Includes
Reviews
Wonderful trip and that you must go
The trip is wonderful,the guide Mr Binod Silat and the porter Mr Dinesh taming are kind and also professional．The company arrange everything are quite good. I will in here to thanks Mr. mani the boss of the great adventure company.
Wonderful EBC trip and you most go.
The trip is wonderful，the guide Mr.Binod Silat and porter Dinesh taming are very kind also professional.The company arrange everything are quite good.I will thank Mr mani the boss of the company.
Amazing private trek – felt completely at home!
I recently went on a private trek to Mardi Himal with The Great Adventure Treks & Expedition, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide, Jaya, was outstanding. He is extremely professional and well-experienced, which made the entire trek feel safe and enjoyable. He knew exactly how to pace the trek and shared so much knowledge along the way. A special shout-out to the big BOSSS, Mani!! He is so friendly and helpful, going out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. He really knows how to make guests feel like family rather than just customers. If you are looking for a reliable company that treats you with genuine care, I highly recommend them! 我最近參加了 The Great Adventure Treks & Expedition 的私人健行行程，從頭到尾的體驗都非常棒。我們的嚮導 Jaya 非常出色，他不僅專業且經驗豐富，讓我們在整個健行過程中感到非常安心和愉快。他非常懂得掌握節奏，沿途也分享了很多知識。 特別要感謝老闆 Mani，他非常友善且樂於助人，竭盡所能確保我們一切順利。他真的讓客人感覺像家人一樣，而不僅僅是顧客。如果你正在尋找一家值得信賴且真心關懷客人的公司，我強烈推薦他們！
One of the best treks of my life! My guide, Binod, is so sweet and passionate about his job and knows everything. Without him this would’ve been such a different experience, because he always makes sure you’re happy and comfortable. The organisation was also perfect so I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Perfect👌
This trip to Nepal was truly unforgettable, and it’s all thanks to The Great Adventure Treks and Expedition. From the very first moment we arrived, everything was perfectly organized — a private car and driver were waiting for us, and we felt cared for every step of the way. A special thank you to our driver Dinesh Ranaphali — always calm, focused, and extremely professional. We felt completely safe and relaxed during all our journeys. Our guide Lil Bahadur was outstanding: his stories, knowledge, and passion for Nepal’s history, temples, and culture made every tour come alive. We experienced so many incredible moments — flying to Everest by helicopter, tasting delicious Nepalese food, exploring stunning temples in Kathmandu, and relaxing in Pokhara with breathtaking Himalayan views. All of this was possible thanks to Mani, whose dedication, kindness, and attention to every detail turned this trip into something truly special. This is not just a tour company — it’s a team that works with heart. Highly, highly recommended. Thank you as well for the wonderful final dinner. Davide & Marta
On this trip, we found The Great Adventure travel agency online. The owner, Mani, is very easy to communicate with and extremely capable when it comes to arranging itineraries. After arriving in Nepal, if there were any adjustments needed, we could always discuss them with him, and he would do his best to help. Thanks to Mani’s arrangements over the past few days, we were able to visit Pokhara and enjoy the beautiful Himalayan views. We traveled there by car and decided to return by flight, and he took care of everything for us. We are very grateful for his help. If we visit Nepal again in the future, we will definitely ask Mani to assist us again.
