Adventure in the far western Nepal

This remote, rugged land of elevated open valley, long ridges, temperate forests, alpine meadows and virgin rivers was one of the nurtured kingdoms of holds the remnants of the by gone era and one can fund sculptured temples, stone pillars and folk songs. Rafting down the Bheri, one of the major tributary of Karnali river is certainly the most exhilarating experience as the area has been seldom visited by Westerners and the flow of water and drop of elevation is much faster and steeper in comparison to Trishuli and Sun Koshi Rivers. The ultimate conclusion of the trip to Karnali tented Camp inside the Bardiya National Park is the highlight of this fascinating adventure trip. Lake Rara is an extraordinary natural phenomenon in remote western Nepal.

The lake is the largest in Nepal situated at an altitude of 9,800 ft above Karnali valley and is only prevented from emptying into it by a huge natural 3,000 ft dam. The area has been declared a national park and is notable for its wild grandeur of exceptional scenery. Blue sheep and snow leopards have been sighted. West Nepal is much more primitive, underdeveloped and wilder than the rest of the country. The terrain is also more jagged and steep with deep valleys and gorges. To visit this part of Nepal is like visiting the rest of the country 20 years ago, so those who trek this area must be prepared for much more primitive conditions then elsewhere in Nepal.

Throughout west Nepal there are numerous Malla monuments. Much of our way lies on a important trading route to Tibet and we are likely to see sheep and goats used as pack animals. To reach Rara we cross Churchi Lekh which is covered by snow in the spring and spend a day or two exploring the lake region before turning south to Jumla, the district center with busy bazaar from where we fly back to Nepalgunj.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Rest of the day leisure.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu and Patan city
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu/Nepalgunj, overnight at the hotel
Day 04: Fly Nepalgunj/Jumla and camp for overnight.
Day 05/12: commence 08 days trek
Day 13: End trek at Jumla, camp for overnight
Day 14: Fly Jumla/Nepalgunj and drive to Samjighat and camp at the river beach
Day 15/16: Commence 03 days rafting in Bheri and Karnali river
Day 17: End raft at Tiger Tops Karnali Tented camp
Day 18: Full day wildlife activities, overnight at the camp
Day 19: Full day wildlife activities and transfer to Tiger tops karnali lodge
Day 20: Drive to Nepalgunj and fly back to Kathmandu
Day 21: Full day for individual activities
Day 22: Transfer to the airport for the final departure

Details trek itinerary can be obtain if clients request.