Karnali River is the perfect for river rafting in Nepal which can be done by exploring some of the most beautiful canyons. Some even consider it as the most unforgettable river trip in Nepal. The rafters pass through a wide range of flora and fauna, dense forest and many scenic remote villages. The river provides the unique experience of wide water rafting in Nepal. The prime attraction of this trip is the stunning natural sceneries along with rafting.Nepal is also rich in diverse rapid rivers: Grade 5-5+ rivers with raging white water rapids for the adventurous, to Grade 2-3 rivers with a few rapids for novices. 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.
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River Grade III to IV+ Departure Point Kathmandu or Pokhara River Start Point Dhungeshower River Finish Point Chisopani Outward Travel Time 14 Hours River Grade III to IV+ Return Travel Time 12 Hours Rafting Duration 7 night 8 Days River Distance 180 Km. (Approximately)

Rafting or Kayaking in Karnali is one of the best trips available in the World. This mightiest river originates from Mt. Kailash in Tibet and hence Karnali literally means ‘Holy water from the sacred mountain’ As Karnali River wedge through the Himalaya in a series of magnificent gorges and forests to tropical riverine forests, we come across Nepal’s Wildlife. The river is also rich in Himalayan aquatic life such as Golden Masheer and giant Catfish. This is Nepal's largest and longest river, flowing uninhibited through the least populated region of the country. For the eight days and 180 kilometers we won't see a single sign of the modern world making it Nepal’s finest multi day river rafting.
The rapids you encounter in the early part are comparatively easy, but as you enter the main canyon it becomes thrill every minute. There is a rapid waiting for you every corner. The rafting expedition here is for expert rafters. Not underestimate the trip for the terrain is wild. In case you have decided to take the services of a commercial company, properly check out theri experience on the river. Second half of the Karnali could come as an anti-climax for the few, for it has little white water. But plenty of wilderness and wildlife make up for it.

Rafting in Karnali river is not an ordinary trip for any rafter. The trek comes for the rafters' enjoyment with some of the most beautiful canyongs in Nepal. Diversity in flora and fauna is incredible. Rapids in the river get huge after the monsoon rains. Flow of the water increases when river slices through some narrow canyons. Those who desire to experience breathtaking scenery, scintillating action and enjoyment of a long trip should go for a ride in Karnali river.
Rapids like 'Flip and Strip', 'Captivity' and 'Gods House' compete with one another for providing excitement to the rafters. The river broadens as it bids adieu to the the mountains. Beaches become more beautiful and forests thick.