Bheri River Rafting

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At a Glance
4 Days
Duration
Strenuous
Trip Grade
Nepal
Country
1 - 10
Group Size
Nepalgunj
Starts
Sept - Nov and Mar - May
Best Time
Overview

This mature river “Bheri” cuts a wide valley as it flows west, joining the Karnali just before it cuts through the Chure Hills, disgorges onto the plain of the Tarai, and flows into Royal Bardia National Park. Two decades ago, one of the nomadic hunting tribes called "Route" roamed the entirety of this area, which was a wild, pristine jungle. Still, on this trip, you find a few of these tribespeople living by the river, and although some of the jungle has been cleared for farming, for the majority of the time you will see only cliffs, forest, and wildlife.

For the Bheri river trip, you have options either taking a 1 ½ hour spectacular Himalayan scenery flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, and then a 1 hour drive is required to reach Samjhighat, the put-in point, or a 627 km long journey by road. The journey of driving itself is a unique experience winding up through the Siwalik Hills and passing through local villages. The return bus journey to Kathmandu is about 20 hours. Alternative returns would be via the Bardia National Park, which is located nearby, or by bus to Nepalganj (2 hours) and flying to Kathmandu from there. Once the gorge is exited, the Seti River enters from the right (this is the western Nepal Seti, not to be confused with the river close to Pokhara), and the river grade drops to class 2. Another day or two brings you to the Bheri River, entering from the left, which has a good camping beach when you reach the takeout at lunchtime following the day. The source of the Bheri River is the mountainous region of Dolpo in the north.

The Bheri river trip offers one more incredible opportunity for whitewater rafting or kayaking in Nepal. It flows through Nepal's far west and is yet to be fully explored, giving it an atmosphere of mystery, rich flora, and refreshing landscape that makes your trip comprehensively enjoyable. The rapids here are, however, mild in comparison to rapids one encounters in some of the more ferocious rivers in Nepal. Bheri is graded as easy but offers an equally exciting experience as the waters lead through charming villages that have preserved century-old traditions and customs. This river is also known for good fishing spots.

At Ramnaghat, the two large tributaries, Thuli (big in Nepali) and Sani (small), converge and give rise to the larger Bheri River. The white sandy beaches are ideal for night stops, and on the Bheri River, there are plenty of them. This trip usually ends in Bardia National Park, where a jungle safari augments the great adventure of your trip. A combination of rafting, fishing, and safari make this an unforgettable experience for all adventurers who choose the Bheri River Rafting. We “Nepal Mother House Treks” are glad to organize this rafting/kayaking trip considering our client's safety. The itinerary can be customized according to your wishes and holiday schedule.

Day-to-day

Bheri River Rafting Itinerary

It’s take an hour’s flight with spectacular views of the Himalayas. On arrival drive to the put in point Samjhi ghat which will take approximately 3 to 4 hours. The drive itself is a unique experience, winding up through the Siwalik Hills and passing through local village. When you start, point your camp at the bank of the Bheri River. Dinner will be laid out for you around the camp.

Day Highlights

After breakfast we break your camps and starts on our adventure rafting down the Bheri River. After 20 minutes, you are encountering our first’s big rapid, one of many to come. The Bheri itself is so remote that it remains a relatively unexplored river of west Nepal. The first part of the river is quite rough with twisted bends creating many exciting rapids. You stop for lunch beside the river and take time to explore the surrounding area, bird watch, or simply laze in the midday sun. You continue to encounter more white-water and come to the rest on one of the many sandy beaches.

Day Highlights

The "Exciting” part gives way to a narrow gorge section with vertical cliffs of 200-300 feet on the either side interspersed with open valley where there are small villages. This area is generally scenic, but here too white-water in encountered. Once again we find one of the many pristine beaches for our camp side for the night.

Day Highlights

The final Day on the river still holds a few surprises with several exciting rapids to be encountered. After an hour’s float we arrive at the confluence of the Bheri River and The Karnali River. Once again we enter another gorge section, this time opening onto the huge plain of the southern Terai region of Nepal. Once through this gorge we enter into the Royal Bardia National Park.

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Included

Bheri River Rafting Cost Details

Includes

  • Transport for the trip.
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
  • Guide and safety crew.
  • All rafting equipment.
  • Your leader is carrying a basic first aid kit.
  • Accommodation in a twin-sharing tent for more than one day.

Excludes

  • Travel and equipment insurance.
  • Personal clothing and equipment.
  • Personal expenditure,
  • Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control.
  • Tips for the crew.
  • Group dinner after the trip.
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Departure Dates

Except for fixed departure dates, we have every day departures according to your requirements.

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