Nepal: Himalayan Whitewater Rafting Adventure with Don Johnston

15 days (begins and ends in Kathmandu)

7 days whitewater rafting on Class IV rapids, oar and paddle boat options, 1 day hiking, 2 days cultural touring, 2 days wildlife viewing

7 nights camping, 7 nights hotels and lodges

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2009 Trip Prices
$3,995 (11-16 members)
$4,295 (6-10 members)
$500 single supplement

Nepal: Himalayan Whitewater Rafting Adventure with Don Johnston

River rafters on the Karnali River in Nepal.

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New for 2009!
A 40th Anniversary Follow the Leader Trip with Don Johnston

Combine a Class IV whitewater trip with an exploration of some of Nepal’s most sacred Hindu and Buddhist sites and you get the kind of trip that MTS does best—remote, challenging and exquisitely beautiful. Flowing down from Tibet’s holy Mt. Kailas, the Karnali offers powerful high-volume rapids with names like “First Blood” and “Flip and Strip.” Our guide is Renaissance man Don Johnston, legendary boatman, novelist, literature professor, and war-zone coordinator for Doctors Without Borders. And there’s as much to do off the river as on—we’ll trek around the hilltop paradise of Nagarkot, ride elephants through Bardia National Park, and after a week of crashing whitewater, the time we spend exploring the shrines and temples of the Kathmandu Valley will be a welcome opportunity for contemplation and relaxation.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Challenging whitewater rafting in the most remote, least-visited region of Nepal on the beautiful Karnali River
Ride elephants in Bardia National Park—with the opportunity to see Bengal tigers and rhinos
Trek in the hilltop resort of Nagarkot, with beautiful views of the Himalaya, including Mount Everest, and panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley
Explore important Hindu and Buddhist temples in Kathmandu Valley

Map of the route followed on Mountain Travel Sobek's whitewater rafting trip in Nepal, Himalayan Whitewater Adventure.

Itinerary: NEPAL: Himalayan Whitewater Adventure

Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal, and transfer to the luxurious Nagarkot Resort.

Day 2 - Day hiking around Nagarkot—take in breathtaking views of Mt. Everest and Dhaulagiri.

Day 3 - Exploration of the temples and monasteries in the medieval town of Bhaktapur. Fly to Nepalgum.

Day 4 - Drive to Kaliyant, en route to the Karnali River.

Day 5 - Trek to the “Great Bend” of the Karnali, and arrive at our put-in.

Day 6 - Warm-up day on the water, with numerous Class II and III rapids.

Day 7 - The river plunges through steep canyons and breaks into massive Class IV drops.

Day 8 - Layover day deep inside the canyon. Plenty of time to rest and relax, or explore the solitude of the upper canyon including a 30-foot waterfall or anearby cave.

Day 9 - Our biggest whitewater day—nonstop action all the way to camp!

Day 10 - Float through Red Rock canyon until we reach the confluence with the Seti River.

Day 11 - Float out of the canyon and right into Bardia National Park.

Day 12 - Explore Bardia National Park by jeep, raft, foot and elephant.

Day 13 - More exploration of Bardia—keep your eyes peeled for tigers, rhinos and sloth bears! Late afternoon flight to Kathmandu.

Day 14 - Guided tour of the holy sites of Kathmandu, including the large Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath. Afternoon free to explore on your own.

Day 15 - Transfer to the airport for flights home, or join one of our extensions to India, Vietnam, or Angkor, Cambodia.

Detailed Itinerary - Nepal: Himalayan Whitewater Rafting Adventure with Don Johnston

Detailed Itinerary - Nepal: Himalayan Whitewater Rafting Adventure with Don Johnston

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Emeryville, CA 94608
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