The Karanali: - The karanali is a gem, combining a lowland trek with some of the prettiest canyons and jungle scenery available in Nepal. Most experienced river people who have boated the karanali find it to be one of the best all-around river trips they’ve ever done. In high water, the karanali is a serious commitment, combining huge, though fairly straightforward rapids with a seriously remote location. At low water the karanali is still a fantastic trip. The rapids become smaller, but the steeper gradient and constricted channel of the karanali keep it interesting. Being the largest and largest river in Nepal, the karanali drains a huge and well developed catchments. Spring snow-melts can drive the river up dramatically in a matter of hours, as the river raises the difficulty increase exponentially. The river flows through some steep and constricted canyons where the rapids are close together, giving little opportunity to correct for potential mistakes. Pick your company carefully.

The river section takes about seven days, giving plenty of time to explore some of the side canyons and waterfalls which come into the river valley Better-run trips also include a layover day, where the expeditions stays at the same camp site for two nights. The combinations of long bus rides and trekking puts some people off, but anyone who has ever done the trip invariably raves about it.

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