Breakdown of the journey
Travel to the river:
The usual starting points are Kathmandu or Pokhara and a bus journey takes you south through Narayanghat, Butwal, Nepalganj and arrives about twenty hours later in Surket (also known as Birendranagar)
From here some operators commence a trek for a day or so to the Put-in at Sauli. Many operators are taking advantage of the increasingly better roads and this trek can now be by-passed by tractor / truck.
The trek is low level and not too strenuous and is worth doing if you get the chance. If time is not on your side then the vehicle option is better.
On the river:
This river has the great advantage of steadily getting harder and the first half day or so is very straight forward. By the end of the first day you may reach some bigger class 3's, we got to "Sweetness and light", ran it, and camped the first night there. That was from a morning start at the put-in. Normally none of the bigger rapids are reached during the first half day.
Day two gets slightly bigger again and a chance to visit Jungle Ghat village is a fascinating experience. From here a narrow jungle gorge is entered during day three with larger rapids that almost run into each other in high water.....a serious consideration if anyone swims at the top.
Depending on the level of the river, day four could still be in the jungle corridor. Once the gorge is exited the Seti river enters from the right, (this is the western Nepal Seti, not to be confused with the river close to Pokhara) and the river grade drops to class 2. Another day or two brings you to the Bheri river, entering from the left which has a good camping beach if you want to reach the take-out at lunchtime the following day.
At the take-out, Chisopani, is an impressive bridge spanning the river and plenty of shops selling food, soft drinks and cold beer. The return bus journey to Kathmandu is about twenty hours.
Alternative returns would be via the Bardia national park which is located nearby, or bus to Nepalganj (2 hours) and fly to Kathmandu from there.
Day by Day breakdown:
Day 01. 08:00 leave Kathmandu.
Day 02. 05:00 arrive Surkhet. Trek option: begin trekking straight away. Camp at school halfway to river.
Day 03. Continue Trek to river arriving early afternoon, Onto the river for an hour or two, Camp.
Day 04. River to above jungle Ghat.
Day 05. Visit Jungle Ghat village, river to above the Jungle Corridor.
Day 06. The big day - God's house rapid and others.
Day 07. Out of the Jungle Corridor.
Day 08. Steady float to confluence of the Bheri river.
Day 09. Half day to Chisopani, leave mid-afternoon.
Day 10. Arrive Kathmandu lunchtime / afternoon.
Remember......travel in Nepal is always an adventure and the above times and days are a guide. Much depends on the river level and road conditions to and from the river.
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The Karnali , the most amazing river in Nepal River, is the Largest (volume) and longest in Nepal and its upper sections are rarely explored. We can find the experience of exploring the Karnali to be one of the most incredible journeys of the life. Along the lower section the river takes a sharp turn from south to north, often called the Western Bend. At this point the river can be accessed and an incredible adventure through deep gorges and remote regions begins.