Karnali River Rafting
Karnali River is the longest river in Nepal and has the best path for canoeing and kayaking. The river flows in the far western part of Nepal and is full of challenging rapids, opportunities for kayaking, fishing, jungle safaris, trekking into uninhabited virgin jungle areas, and exploring some of the cultural villages in the Karnali district. Karnali river rafting passes through pristine and wild jungle area, sparing rare endangered wild animals, birds, and diverse natural flora and considered as one of the best river rafting in the Himalayan country of Nepal. The river on which it is laid is Syauli, a place near Surkhet. Along the path, adventure lovers can experience the wonderful shrine environment, Tharu culture and their dishes, jungle safaris, dolphin cruise, crocodile sightings, and sometimes trekking through virgin jungle areas. The river has dramatic big rapids with challenging technical switchbacks while rafting. The river originates from Mount Kailash and is therefore of sacred importance to both Buddhist and Hindu followers. The sparsely populated and late western region can be seen across the course of the river. The source of the river comes from the glaciers of Mount Kailash and Lake Rara. Karnali River is the largest possibility that contains hydroelectricity. The river has been assessed that the hydroelectricity of Karnali is sufficient for the current demand of the country. Suggests its importance for the development of Nepal.
Karnali river rafting also visits a remote part of Nepal in Far West region and is also part of trekking in Nepal. The trip can be managed through Bardia National Park Tour or Tharu Cultural Tour in Karnali District. Jungle safaris, fishing, bird watching, kayaking and other fun excursions can be organized in this area. Karnali is very impressive for the contribution to the development of this back area. A visit to the Karnali district gives visitors a true picture of Nepal’s remoteness and under development. Adventures in Karnali River can be an unforgettable and fulfilling life with the chance to explore the ‘Wild West’. The kayaking distance in Karnali is just 183 kilometres. Gradient and better season is also significant and important. March, April, November and December pick the best season for Karnali water game.
Upper Karnali is also part of Rafting in Nepal Which can be performed at the same time as Karnali. The river rises in Tibet near the sacred mountain Kailash. Kailash hHmal is not only prayed by Hindus but also prayed by Buddhists. River resources are Karnali, Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra.