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“The Wild West”
Nepal’s longest and largest river, the Karnali springs forth from Mount Kailash, a sacred moutain
in Tibet important to both Buddhist and Hindu. Flowing south into Nepal, it forms the major
drainage system for the western districts before dropping off into dramatic canyons raging with
big volume whitewater and eventually flowing into remote areas of pristine jungle rich with
wildlife.
The first half of this river journey into the “wild west” offers incredible whitewater excitement,
commonly described as “a thrill a minute roller coaster ride”. The second half of the trip settles
down into some more moderate & gentle rapids and eventually a relaxed float rewarded by
dramatic and hugely varied pristine and unspoiled wilderness.
The Karnali River finishes at the famous Bardia National Park – the most jungle in Nepal rich in
wildlife. Many consider this spectacular journey one of the finest rafting rivers in the world and
is our crew favorite expedition in Nepal.
If you are looking for a truly authentic, intensely remote river expedition with wile whitewater
combined with a relaxed and peaceful float into pristine wilderness – then this is the ultimate
adventure for you!
DURATION: 10 days
CLASS: IV / IV+
DEPART FROM: Lakeside Center, Pokhara 6 am (private bus)
START POINT: Dungeswar / 17 hours from Pokhara (option to fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj)
FINISH POINT: Chisapani / 13 hours to Pokhara (option to fly Nepalgunj to Kathmandu)
RETURNS TO: Lakeside Center, Pokhara (private bus)
MEALS: Day 1 = lunch & dinner Days 2 – 9 = breakfast, lunch & dinner Day 10 = breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights riverside beach camping 1-night hotel outbound 1-night camp or hotel inbound
SEASON: Open: Sep. – May Best: Oct. – Nov. and Mar. to April
DURATION: 10 days
CLASS: IV / IV+
DEPART FROM: Lakeside Center, Pokhara 6am (private bus)
START POINT: Dungeswar / 17 hours from Pokhara (option to fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj)
FINISH POINT: Chisapani / 13 hours to Pokhara (option to fly Nepalgunj to Kathmandu)
RETURNS TO: Lakeside Center, Pokhara (private bus)
MEALS: Day 1 = lunch & dinner Days 2 – 9 = breakfast, lunch & dinner Day 10 = breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights riverside beach camping 1-night hotel outbound 1-night camp or hotel inbound
SEASON: Open: Sep. – May Best: Oct. – Nov. and Mar. to April
We first met Dorjee Sherpa in 2012 and did a trek with him to Langtang before it was devastated in the earthquake. We quickly fell in love with the himalayas, the Nepalese people, their culture, and Dorjee shepa. The Langtang trek was a beautiful trek and a great introductory to the…
November 21, 2024
Matt massey, United StatesJust got home from our second trek in the Himalayas with Dorjee sherpa. We treked to tengboche for the mani rimdu festival. The festival was incredible and the mountains are magnificent. Dorjee is a great guide and we really enjoyed staying at his Buddha lodge and meeting his wonderful family.
November 21, 2024
Matt massey, United StatesMy family and friends from Maui completed a 10 day trek through Sagarmatha National Park to Tengboche to view the Mani Rimdu Festival in November . Our Guide Dorjee Sherpa and his associates arranged a fantastic trip for us. We stayed at his Buddha Lodge in Phakding and were treated very…
November 21, 2024
Kevin Horan, NepalI spent very memorable days in the Everest region in Nepal. I used to dream to see this highest peak of the world and now I arrested it in my camera. My guide arranged everything and helped me a lot. He did not let me feel tired and boring.
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