| Departures |
The Western Bend
Most experienced river travellers who have rafted or kayaked down the Karnali - Nepal 's mightiest river, will agree that it is one of the best trips offered anyhwere. Karnali lies in the western part of the kingdom in the whats called the " Wild West" of Nepal , an area only recently opened to tourism. Rising in the vicinity of Tibet 's holy Mount Kailash , the Karnali carves the Himalayan landscape into a series of magnificent gorges and canyons as it descends slowly into the forests of western Nepal . Seasonal snow melts and storms can cause the river levels to swell drastically and create the extremes of white water rafting. In high water the Karnali is a serious undertaking with fairly straightforward, yet huge rapids. Even at lower levels it is still not a walk in the park, as the rapids become more constricted and the gradient steeper. One highlight of this classic river journey is a 7 km long gorge "Thrill-a-minute roller-coaster ride" with rapids at every bend. Truly though, any season suits the Karnali. Ultimate Descents Nepal funds a school along the banks of the Karnali river. A portion of every Karnali trip is donated to the school. Your expedition will not only be a great experience, but a meaningful contribution to the future by providing supplies for the school children. If you would like more information about this and other non-profit activities we organize, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International Departure Dates
| River |
Karnali - Tamakoshi - Sunkoshi |
| Days |
10 |
| Class |
III to V(-) |
* Medium high flows.
** Due to pre-monsoon storms and snowmelt, expeditions at these times will be high flows.
*** With monsoon season, the river gets wild and very high, so expect more challenging rivers… |
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