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Nepal's longest and largest river, the Karnali, 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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