 In traditional fashion, dozens of porters carry our gear on a
two-day trek into Nepal 's most isolated and least explored
area, in western Nepal . Originating from the holy mountain
Kailash in Tibet , Nepal 's longest river the Karnali descends
through a series of magnificent gorges, deserted beaches and
small villages. Few foreigners have ventured here and it has
seen little development. This is more than just a rafting trip -
it is an expedition, which our guides tackle with careful
logistical planning. At Grade 4 to 5 the river has a huge
volume, which bullets down through canyon walls in a series of
wild rapids. It is so intense that it can only be tackled at low
and medium water. If you want to run it at high water than you
are on your own!
If you dare, the rewards are big! The banks of the river are
lined with coniferous forest and, along the lower reaches,
pristine jungles. River runners have reported sightings of
leopard, bears, jackals, mongoose, pythons, crocodiles and even
tiger prints around the camp. More elusive than the tiger, are
the mysterious Raute people, a seldom seen nomadic tribe of whom
little is known and less been written. Some of the top kayakers
in the business were quoted as saying it is their unanimous view
that this is one of the finest rafting rivers in the world. If
you stay a few days at Royal Bardia National Park, then you will
have put together one of the world's best combined rafting and
trekking trips.
Duration : 08-09 days, Grade : 3-5 |
