Rafting Karnali River

Rafting Karnali River

Rafting Karnali River Nepal’s longest and largest river, provides innumerable opportunities for fine rafting and kayaking trips. It flows through spectacular, remote, jungle-clad canyons with big white, high volume water and abundant wildlife. Rafting Karnali River along with its tributaries, drains most of the Far Western region of Nepal.

Rafting on the Karnali:

The rapids in the upper half of the river are fairly mild, but as the main canyon approaches they turn into roller coaster rides with foaming white water on every bend.

The lower half of the Karnali has but a little white water but makes up for this shortfall with incredible jungles, wilderness and wildlife.

Kayaking:

This is an incredible river for the expert paddler or the advanced intermediate who is happy on big water. Big rapids follow big rapids, with lots and lots of play potential.

Grade: Class IV (V)

Entry: Sauli (Alt. 560m)

Exit: Chisapani (Alt. 195m)

Distance: 180 km

Days on river: 9-10

From Kathmandu: 2 days

Av. gradient: 4m/km (20 ft/mile)

Volume in Nov: 300 cms (10500 cfs)

Best season(s): Oct-Nov, Mar-Apr