Bheri River Holidays :
Grade III-IV
Rising in the Himalayas of Dolpa district, Bheri is yet another incredible white-water rafting river of Nepal. This remote river located in west Nepal, remains relatively unexplored with its lovely campsites surrounded by lush vegetation in a tranquil environment with picturesque landscapes. The mellow rapids of Bheri, graded as easy white-water for its fun-fi
lled yet calm flows offer an enchanting white-water rafting trip. This trip promises beautiful scenery, un-spoilt villages with vibrant local traditions, interesting people and their warm and hospitable culture complemented by unique flora and fauna. The Bheri is also one of the best rivers for fishing. The two large tributaries, Thuli (meaning big) and Sani (Small) meet at Ramna Ghat to form the main Bheri River. The river has crystal blue water complemented by clean and brilliant white sandy beaches for comfortable night stops. White water rafting on the Bheri when combined with other adventure sports like fishing and jungle safari in the Bardia National Park makes for a superb holiday experience in Nepal. Day 01 Kathmandu – Nepalgunj - Samjhighat
We fly out early in the morning from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, which is an hour-long flight offering spectacular views of the Himalayas along the way. On arrival we will be met by our trip leader and driven to the put-in point at Samjhighat which takes approximately 3 hours. The drive itself is a unique experience, winding up through the Siwalik hills and passing through local villages. On arrival at the starting point your own tented camp awaits you on the banks of the Bheri River. Dinner is served around the campfire. Day 02 Samjhighat – Hidden Lake
Our day begins with a refreshing cup of coffee, pumping up more enthusiasm and more energy for our adventurous day. After breakfast, we break camp and start on our exploration down the Bheri River. After 20 minutes on this wonderful white-water, we encounter our first big rapid, one of many to come. The Bheri itself is so remote that it remains a relatively unexplored river. The first section of the river is quite rough with twisted bends creating many exciting rapids. Himalayan River Exploration is the only rafting company that operates this river. We stop for lunch beside the river and take time to explore the surrounding area, engage in some bird watching or simply laze around in the midday sun. Back on the river after lunch, we encounter more white-water and end the day on one of the many sandy beaches. Day 03 Hidden Lake-- Jaamu
The "Exciting" section gives way to a narrow gorge section with vertical cliffs rising 200 - 300 feet on either side, interspersed with open valleys where there are small villages. This area is generally scenic but there are many rapids encountered, giving us the opportunity to tackle fun-filled active torrents. Once again we find one of the many pristine beaches for our campsite. Day 04 Jaamu – Chisapani -- Karnali Camp
The final day on the Bheri River still holds a few surprises with several small but exciting rapids along the way. After an hour of floating downstream, we arrive at the confluence of the Bheri and the Karnali rivers. Once again we enter another gorge section, this time opening up onto the huge plains of the southern terai region of Nepal. Once through this gorge, we enter the Bardia National Park. Here we stop at the Karnali Camp –one of the best wildlife sighting destinations. The camp overlooks the mighty Karnali River with its wide sandy beaches and riverine grassland.With this, we end our grand white-water adventure on the Bheri River and begin a new adventure Jungle Safari in Bardia. Tour cost includes:
Two nights of comfortable camping with provided pro-quality gear
Gourmet nutritious camp meals prepared by guide
All necessary campsite reservations and fees
Experienced Guide, Supporter, and porter. All rafting types of equipment self-bailing rafts jackets and safety equipment with Kayaks on paddle trips helmets & Waterproof bags. All meals during the rafting period (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner with tea & coffee)
Accommodation camping in tents (twin-share). All National Park permits*Rafting permit.* All necessary fees. Roundtrip Ground Transportation by tourist bus. Rafting, kitchen and camping equipment experienced staffs. Comprehensive medical kit. Not included in the tour cost
Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry and souvenirs. Foods in Kathmandu
International flights and departure taxes. Visa and passport fees
Travel insurance
Emergency evacuation
Tips and gratuities
What to Bring
Personal equipment: The fewer luggage’s you have to carry around, the more you will enjoy yourself. Clothing should ideally be lightweight, should dry quickly, and provide insulation even when wet. Synthetic fibers are preferable to cotton for this reason while one is on the river. Here is a fairly extensive list to serve as a guide…Weather conditions vary along our routes, so we suggest the following to make your trip more comfortable.*Bathing suit, shorts, T-shirt, towel
For Camping and Travelling
Lightweight pants. Thermal and Cotton underwear’s. Light weight long sleeved shirt or T-shirt. A fleece style jacket. Polypropylene or wool is preferable. Toiletries: keep it to a minimum, and forget the cosmetics
Moisturising lotion. Spare glasses or contact lenses (for the required ones)
Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries. Water-bottle
Notepad and pencil to write your story in the evening, if preferred. River Wear
River sandals like Tevas or Alps are the preferred footwear on the river. It is essential that all rafters have footwear that they can wear in the raft, which will not come off in the event of a swim, as this is considered standard safety equipment. Old snickers or running shoes would also do. Polar fleece, acrylic or wool top (warm when wet)
Shorts or a swimming costume. Running shoes and wool socks
A sarong for women (along wrapper) or simple trousers. Shade caps
Sunglasses equipped with a retaining device
Sunscreen (minimum of SPF 15, better to have with greater SPF and waterproof) is essential
Lip Balm
Complete change of clothes for the end of the trip. For Trekking ( Tamur Expeditions)
A day pack for a trek to the river. Long-sleeved thermal top and bottoms (long underwear). Light and medium weight weaves are very handy. Walking shoes or lightweight hiking boots are a must. People who are used to walking long distances over uneven terrain will do fine with light hiking shoes or even running shoes. Some of the guides will do the trip in Tevas, but if you see their feet, you'd opt for better footwear. Heavy mountaineering boots are more of a burden than a blessing. Toilet paper and a lighter- it is good to have a spare one. Optional Items
Small binoculars for wildlife viewing in the national parks. Also, bring a good cleaning kit as the field conditions are harsher than in the towns. Spare batteries are also handy. Fishing equipment. Walk/Discman and tunes. Reading and writing materials. Personal first aid kit. Perhaps the most important thing you can bring is a good mental attitude...
What to bring
Clothing for river trips
Clothing should ideally be lightweight, dry quickly, and provide insulation even when wet. From mid-February to end of September: T-shirt, shorts, river sandals (that can get wet!), sun hats, sunglasses, light jackets and trousers, sports shoes for the campsite. From October to mid-February: Long T-shirt, shorts, river sandals, sun hats, sunglasses, waterproof jacket and trousers (Paddle Top), fleece jacket and trousers, woolen cap, thick socks and shoes for the campsite. Please feel free to contact us for further information and our immediate response. If you have any future questions send me an email or give us a call. We look forward to sharing a good season with you. With Best Regards
Shiva Adhikari
Team Leader
ADRIFT ADVENTURES NEPAL PVT.LTD
The Nepal's best and most imaginative Adventure Travel companies. G.Box:- 19538,Thamel,Kathmandu,Nepal
Tel:- 977-1-4255715/4255702,Fax:-4255702
Cell:- 977-9851004814 / 9841437968
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