Karnali
| Grade |
Class IV (V) |
Entry |
Sauli (Alt. 560m) |
Exit |
Chisapani (Alt. 195m) |
Distance |
180 km |
River Days |
8 |
From Kathmandu |
2 days |
Av. Gradient |
4m/km (20 ft/mile) |
Volume in Nov |
300 cms (10500 cfs) |
Best Season |
Oct-Nov, Mar-Apr |
One of the finest big volume rafting and kayaking trips in Nepal flowing through spectacular, remote, jungle clad canyons with big white water and abundant wildlife. The Karnali is Nepal's longest and largest river and with its tributaries it drains most of the Far West of Nepal.
Rafting:
The rapids on the top half of the river start fairly easy, but then as you come into the main canyon it becomes a roller coaster with rapids on every bend.
The second half of the Karnali has little white water but makes up for it with incredible jungle, wilderness and wildlife.
Kayaking:
This is an incredible river for the expert paddler or the advanced intermediate who is happy on big water. Big rapid follows big rapid, with lots and lots of play potential.
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