Seti River Rafting

Seti River Rafting

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Ideal for those looking for a short two day trip in a remote location, the river takes rafters through lovely forested regions and over plenty of easy rapids. The put in point being close to the Kathmandu –Pokhara Highway, is easily reached after a short drive. The river trip begins down a remarkable forested canyon which brings rafters immediately close to nature. The surrounding greenery induces a warm feeling on one of Nepal’s warmest rafting rivers. The jungle brings its own reward with wildlife sightings right along the river. There is much scope for exploration, photography and bird watching for which there is plenty of time on this short run. One will also have the opportunity to swim or just relax on the sandy beach. On the second day, class III rapids need to be tackled but thereafter; it is an easy float until the end of the trip at Gaighat. From here one may continue on to Chitwan for a jungle safari or to a trek into Annapurna region or simply return back to Kathmandu.

Grade :  III - V Put in Point :  Damauli
Put out Point :  Gaighat Distance :  35km
Duration :  02 Days Best Seasions :  Spring & Autumn

Ideal for those looking for a short two day trip in a remote location, the river takes rafters through lovely forested regions and over plenty of easy rapids. The put in point being close to the Kathmandu –Pokhara Highway, is easily reached after a short drive. The river trip begins down a remarkable forested canyon which brings rafters immediately close to nature. The surrounding greenery induces a warm feeling on one of Nepal’s warmest rafting rivers. The jungle brings its own reward with wildlife sightings right along the river. There is much scope for exploration, photography and bird watching for which there is plenty of time on this short run. One will also have the opportunity to swim or just relax on the sandy beach. On the second day, class III rapids need to be tackled but thereafter; it is an easy float until the end of the trip at Gaighat. From here one may continue on to Chitwan for a jungle safari or to a trek into Annapurna region or simply return back to Kathmandu.


The Seti originates from the snow fields and glaciers around the twin peaks of Api and Nampa in the south facing slopes of the main Himalayas. The area is near the trijunction of the borders of Nepal, India (Kumaon, Uttarakhand), and China (Tibet). The river first flows in a south-easterly direction, then turns and flows in a south-westerly and finally south-easterly again before joining the Karnali or Ghagra River.
Seti River links the Pokhara region with Chitwan National Park. As an alternative to driving or flying between the two, more adventurous travelers can enjoy an overnight rafting experience. The time of year will dictate the size of the rapids and speed of the river but it is suited to all, particularly those who have not rafted before. The Seti River has no road access so the river and surrounding valley remain pristine. Floating down the river gives opportunities to see village life along the banks as well as the abundant variety of birds.

Kayaking


One of the best rivers to learn to kayak Throughout the 4-day clinic, you will cover all the basic skills including paddle strokes, Eskimo rolls, Eskimo rescues and the art of reading whitewater. Our instructors are some of the best whitewater paddlers and kayakers in the world with a strong history of running rivers. This is also a nice run for intermediate kayakers wanting to take things alittle easy, or for a warm up to bigger rivers.


        

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Day 01:
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.


Traveling by rafts is a perfect way to view undisturbed wildlife. When we stop for lunch we have time to explore, Photograph, bird watching, 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:
After we have finished breakfast and repacked the raft, we will set off down the Seti.. 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

Trip Cost Includes

-All ground transportation; to the put in point and back from the take out point
-All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trip
-Accommodation on a twin sharing basis with camp fire.
-All International standard rafting equipment as necessary (such as self bailing rafts, helmets, life jackets, kayaks, plastic paddles and spray jackets etc.)
-Camping & Cooking equipment (tents, mattress & kitchen gear).
-Rafting guides, cooks, and other helping staff, their salary, insurance, meals etc.
-All necessary fees, government/local taxes, all national park and conservation area fees.

Trip Cost Excludes

-Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages
-Emergency evacuation
-Things of personal use
-Insurance
-Airfare (Kathmandu-Biratnagar-Kathmandu
-Tips to Staff


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