A one-day trek from the nearest road leads you to Karnali, Nepal’s largest and longest river. On the river, a series of challenging class IV to V rapids takes you through narrow canyons and dense forest full of diverse flora and fauna, finally leaving you close to Bardia National Park, where you can combine your rafting adventure with a safari trip and maybe spot some of the park’s one-horned rhinos and elusive tiger.
Day 01 Drive to Bhutwal by private bus, camp at Bhutwal. (B,L,D)
Day 02 Drive to Surkhet and overnight camping. (B,L,D)
Day 03 Trek from Surkhet to Dhanigad, overnight camping. (B,L,D)
Day 04 Trek from Dhanigad to Kareleghat, camp at the river bank. (B,L,D)
Day 05 Rafting from Kareleghat and overnight camping. (B,L,D)
Day 06 Rafting day and camping on the beach. (B,L,D)
Day 07 Rafting day, camping on the beach near the confluence of the Seti River. (B,L,D)
Day 08 Rafting day, camping on the beach after passing Bijura Village. (B,L,D)
Day 09 Rafting to Chisapani, end of the trip, drive back to Kathmandu by private bus. (B,L,D)