Rising in the Himalayas of Dolpo district, Bheri is yet another incredible whitewater rafting river of Nepal. Due to its remote location in far- west Nepal, it remains relatively unexplored and has refreshing campsites in a serene atmosphere, surrounded by lush green vegetation and picturesque landscape. The mellow rapids of Bheri, graded as easy whitewater for its fun-filled yet calm waters offer an enchanting river trip though delightful little villages with vibrant local traditions, charming people who enjoy a warm and hospitable culture. Bheri is also considered one of the better rivers for fishing.The two large tributaries, Thuli and Sani unite at Ramnaghat to form the main Bheri River. Rafting on the crystal clear water, night stops on the clean and brilliant white sandy beaches combined with fishing and jungle safari in the Bardia National Park make the Bheri trip a superb outdoor experience in Nepal.
Rafters also have a choice ranging from two to three-week trips to trips of two or three days. The options include paddling, oaring and kayaking. Paddling requires all on boat to participate with instructions from river runner. Luxury safari-style trips with full team are available too. In an oar boat, the guide rows alone giving participants a chance to observe the surroundings. Kayaking is another way to travel downstream.he Bheri is known as a remote river so it is relatively unexplored by the rafters and kayakers. The river is the joining of two large rivers, the Thuli which means big and Sani which means small, which confluence to form the main Bheri River. This is an easy river that offers beautiful scenery, blue water and unspoilt villages. Rafting in Bheri is also famous for fishing, mingling with the beautiful natural scenery, and the surrounding diverse flora and fauna. The Bheri River Rafting can be combined with a jungle tour in the Bardiya Wildlife Reserve.

Departure Point Kathmandu or Pokhara River Start Point Samjhighat River Finish Point Bardia National Park Outward Travel Time 1 day Put-in point Damauli River Grade III to IV Return Travel Time 1 Hour River Days 04 Days River Distance 50 Kms. (Approximately)

The Bheri River is a mature river that cuts a wide valley as it flows west join the Karnali just before it cuts to through the Chure Hills, disgorges onto the plain of the tarai, and flows into Royal Bardia National Park.Twenty years ago, The whole of this area was wind pristine jungle, roamed by one of the last nomadic hunting tribe in Nepal, the Route. There are a still a few of these Route tribe living by the river and although some of the jungle has been cleared for farming, for the majority of the time you will see only cliffs, forest and wildlife. Bheri is also considered one of the better rivers for fishing location in far- west Nepal, Rising in the Himalayas of Dolpo region, Bheri is yet another unbelievable whitewater rafting trip of Nepal. Rafting in the Bheri river you will have crystal clear water, night stops on the clean and clear white sandy beaches combined with fishing and jungle safari in the Bardia National Park make the Bheri trip a superb outfitter experience in Nepal. It remains relatively uncharted and has interesting campsites in a peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by lush green vegetation and picturesque landscape. The calm rapids of Bheri, graded as easy whitewater for its fun-filled yet calm waters offer an enchanting river trip though delightful little villages with vibrant local traditions, pleasant people who enjoy a warm and welcoming culture.

After breakfast we break camps and starts on our adventure down the Bheri River. After 20 minutes, We encounter our firsts big rapid, one of many to come. The Bheri itself is so remote that it remains a relatively unexplored river of west Nepal. The first section of the river is quite rough with twisted bend creating many exiting rapids. We stop for lunch beside the river and take time to explore the surrounding area, bird watch or simply laze in the midday sun. We continue to encounter more white-water and come to the rest on one of the many sandy beaches.The Lower Karnali can be run in five to seven days and still proves a major river journey that has got to fall in the category of being one of the best in the world. Depending on the level of the river, day four could still be in the jungle corridor. Once the gorge is exited the Seti river enters from the right, and the river grade drops to class 2. Another day or two brings you to the Bheri river, entering from the left which has a good camping beach if you want to reach the take-out at lunchtime the following day. At the take-out, Chisopani, is an impressive bridge spanning the river and plenty of shops selling food, soft drinks and cold beer.