Seti River Rafting
Two days tour. Starting from Kathmandu or Pokhara and ending at
Chitwan. Normal graded river good for beginners. Less crowded by
tourists. The seti is an excellent 2 days trip in an isolated area.
Where beautiful jungle, plenty of easy rapids and fantastic Himalayan
scenery. The river is an excellent for beginners, intermediate,
learners and family trips.
Most of the year, the Seti is famous for its dazzling scenery is a
gentle river, attracting families, bird watchers, nature lovers and
dreamers. However, during the monsoon, its swollen rapids prove an
exciting test for experienced rafters and kayakers.
The luxuriant vegetation visible along the river is a remnant of the
vast forested area, which once covered the middle hills of Nepal. This
area is inhabited by Magar who are renowned for generations of service
with the Gurkha forces. Saranghat is a colorful middle hill village
where you will have first night\'s camp on a spacious beach below the
village. After you complete the rafting adventure trip, you get a
choice between coming back to Kathmandu or continuing journey to visit
the Royal Chitwan National Park or to Pokhara
Facts of River
Starting point: Damauli
Ending Point: Narayanghat
River Grade: 2 to 3
Rafting Days: 2 Days
River Distance: 35 Kms.
Itinerary
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Day1: 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, 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.
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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.
Price Include :
- All rafting equipment with guide
- meals while you are on river
- accommodation in two men tent
- all necessary fee
- round trip transportation by tourist bus/private vehicle
Price Exclude
- Airfare domestic / international flights
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport,
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Travel Insurance