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Nepal's
longest and largest river, the Karnali River, springs forth from
the base of Mt. Kailash in Tibet, the center of the universe for
both the Buddhist and Hindu religions. Flowing south into Nepal
it forms the major drainage system of the western districts.The
Karnali is one of the finest BIG volume river trips in the world,
a classic expedition into Nepal's remote, unpopulated "wild
west".
From
our starting point at Sauli the river drops into imposing canyons
filled with powerful, big volume white water. These canyons flow
into scarcely populated areas of pristine jungle teeming with abundant
bird and wildlife. Rapids like "Captivity", "Flip
and Strip" and "Gods House" are separated by just
enough easier water to regroup and prepare for the next big challenge.
Towards
the end of the trip the river gradient begins to ease as the Karnali
leaves the mountains and flows out into the Gangetic plains of the
Terai. The jungle thickens as the river broadens, and the pristine
Beaches become bigger and more beautiful.
OPTION
A
This
is an ideal opportunity to go to Bardia National Park and the resort
from Chisopani will collect you. This would include two nights in
the park and full safari activities including elephant rides.
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