Responsible Adventures

Karnali River Rafting

Most experienced river travellers who have rafted or kayaked down the Karnali- Nepal's mightiest river, agree that it is one of the best trips offered anyhwere. Karnali lies in the western part of the nation in what is called the 'Wild West' of Nepal, an area only recently opened for 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 level 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 for you but will also be a meaningful contribution for the school children. If you would like more information about this and other non-profit activities that we organize, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Cost includes: All meals, transportation to the put-in point and back from the take-out point, all rafting equipments and accommodation on a twin sharing basis.

Cost does not include: Sleeping bags/ mattresses, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and insurance.

Fall 2010
17 September – 26 September	08 November -17 November
01 October – 10 October	17 November - 26 November
09 October – 18 October	26 November -05 December
21 October – 30 October	07 December -16 December
30 October – 08 November

* 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…