Nepal Travel Trek

Seti River Rafting

River is the main sources and most powerful and attractive forces on natural part of Nepal. There are several excellent rivers in Nepal which offer brilliant rafting or canoeing. Trishuli, Seti, Bhotekoshi, Kali Gandaki, Marshyangdi, Sunkoshi, Arun, Karnali, Tamur are the main excellent rivers for rafting or canoeing. Nepal's rivers are second to none, originating from the glaciers of the worlds highest mountains, they plunge through towering gorges and forested foothills before the more tranquil journey along the Ganges plain on their way to the Bay of Bengal. Rivers here are regarded as goddesses, and are included in a number of Hindu and Buddhist religious rituals. There are clear sandy beaches to camp or take a meal, and cool clear pools to bathe.  On these rivers you will find the world's most thrilling whitewaters with a wide range of difficulties and warm water. There is no more relaxing experience, any better way of getting from Kathmandu valley to the jungles of the Chitwan Valley, a drop of thousands of feet in new heavenly miles. Experience water rapids grade 2 to 7 in a beautiful environment of colorful villages, subtropical vegetation and friendly people will be unforgettable. River journeys range from one-day short-cut excursions to 11-day long way expeditions. Each offers incredibly unique knowledge and engenders a lifetime record.

The short Seti River famous for kayak clinic makes for an ultimate introduction to rafting. This is a really pleasant and picturesque, one to three day trip with no big rapids but plenty of friendly small ones. The river has its origin in Mardi Himal beside Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain). From the put-in point at Damauli (02 hour drive from Pokhara), the Seti merges into the Trisuli on the second day. This trip offers gorgeous mountain views of Annapurna South, Fish-tail and Lamjung Himal.

Best season to visit: October –April
Raft Grade: Class 02-03+
Length of Raft: It is advisable to do 02 days along this route to fully experience the river rafting in Nepal. 
Accommodations: Camping

Additional Information:

Put in point is Damaluli (345m) and Take out point is Gaighat (190m). Average gradient is 0.50% and Maximum gradient is 0.80% and the volume in November is 22M3/sec.

Outline Itinerary:

Note – Our Itinerary does not include your arrival and departure day to and from Kathmandu, and our fixed dates are the trekking starting date from Kathmandu. And, our river guides will give briefing every evening for the next day. So, any information not covered now by this itinerary can be discussed then.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Saranghat:
We leave Kathmandu in the early morning and drive to Damauli, our put in point. After the rafts are rigged we will set off down the Seti Khola. We spend the whole day within its forested canyon. The luxuriant vegetation we see is a remnant of the vast forested area, which once covered the middle hills of Nepal. Even now we are objects of curiosity to the villagers. Traveling by rafts is a perfect way to view undisturbed wildlife. When we stop for lunch we have time to explore, Photograph, birdwatcher, swim or relax. Later in the afternoon we encounter a small but technical rapid near the village of Saranghat. Inhabited by Magars, who are renowned for generations of service with the Gurkha forces Saranghat, is a colorful middle hills village. Our first night we will set up camp on a spacious beach below the village
Day 02: Saranghat to Narayanghat to Kathmandu:
After we have finished breakfast and repacked the raft, we will set off down river. Later we encounter the technical rapid grade 3 shortly after the rapid we leave Seti Khola and enter Trisuli River. Here the middle hills recede and the Terai plain opens before us. The Topography has changed dramatically. The twisted severe rock formations give away to sandstone and gavel deposited by antecedent rivers. After lunch we have opportunity to visit a unique religious community, Devhgat. Each Year thousands of pilgrims visit the ashram to worship. At this point Kali Gandaki joins the Trisuli River. The river now becomes the Narayani River. We float further down to a small town Narayanghat, where we end our River trip.

Cost Include:

• All meals during the rafting and trekking period

• Rafting permit

• Transportation going by tourist or local bus depending upon the mode of transportation available at put-in and pull-out point

• Rafting, kitchen and camping equipment

• Experienced Captain

• Cook and other staffs

• Group leader will be free over 13+ pax

Cost doesn't include:

• Mineral water, cold drinks and alcohols during whole trip

• Hotel accommodation & meals at hotel during whole trip

• Emergency evacuation

• Things of personal use

• Member insurance

• Airfare

• Private transportation

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