KARNALI (Jewel of Middle West)
Departure Point : Kathmandu
Rafting Starting point : Sauli
Rafting Ending Point : Chisapani
Outward Travel Time : 14 hrs.
Return Travel Time : 12 hrs.
River Grade : III to IV+

Day 01 : We meet at the Head office at 7AM with your personal gears. This is a long road suffer so be prepared with water, tit bit etc. we travel to the far west and arrive in Surkhet very late/ early hours of the morning. You are able to have a sleep here.

DAY 02 : After breakfast, we will take a truck as far the road goes until about Lunch time. After lunch, we walk all afternoon to Sauli, the put-in point . A great walk which highlights just how "out there'' you really are. You pass the local villages and spectacular scenery, then……..you hear the river!

Day 03 : The river gives the team time to build and there is enough challenging rapids and Water flow to allow for learning errors. We still manage to get at least one great class IV 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 into the jungle corridor. This is a narrowing 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 rapids. Don't forget to take in the bird life which is equally as abundant as lush vegetation. Camp and relax.

Day 06 : It isn't over yet! Keep paddling hard! You really are experiencing the best of the west on yet another day of great action and breath taking scenery.
Day 7: This is holiday after all , so we have programmed a rest day. You can take a time to enjoy your surrounding and relax on a sandy beach.

Day 08 : While paddling through the marvelous river gorge, we have chance to face the challenge of heart-touched rapids before the river's confluence with Seti(western Seti).

Day 09 : The day of tranquility to enjoy the scenery and enthno-cultural life the real Nepalese people. You will also be inspired and instructed how to rolling and running kayaks by our expert kayakers. So that, you will have enjoyed not only the rafting but also the diverse activities.

Day 10 : Having paddled so many days in this river of paradise, we will unwillingly give up paddling after Lunch. Our bus is waiting for us. Those who are going to Bardia National Park for Jungle Safari(highly recommended), this is the place for going to Bardia.

Day 11 : Arrive early in the morning in Kathmandu or Pokhara. What a tremendous journey !!!

Kayaking Trip
Karnali river deserves both advanced and intermediate Kayakers. Most rapids are pool -drop and there are surfing waves almost all the way down the river. The kayakers of Himalayan Worldwide are world class whether for rescue matter or to share their enthusiasm. We always inspire and advise all the kayakers to join our expeditions. Don't worry about the cost, Himalayan Worldwide is your companion in Nepal.