Adventure Trail Nepal

Your Karnali adventure begins in Kathmandu.

Depending on the selected transportation arrangement, travel by domestic flight toward Surkhet, the gateway to western Nepal’s Karnali region. Upon arrival, meet your expedition team and continue by private 4WD toward Tallo Dungeshwor.

The road journey takes you away from the urban environment and into the hills and valleys of western Nepal. As the landscape changes, you will begin to see the rugged terrain that defines the Karnali region.

After reaching the riverside area, the team will establish camp and conduct a detailed expedition briefing. Your guides will review the fishing program, river safety, equipment and the plan for the following days.

Enjoy your first evening beside the Karnali.

Overnight: Riverside camp
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, begin your first full day on the river.

The morning starts with a safety briefing and preparation for rafting. After entering the river, the expedition combines sections of rafting with fishing opportunities in calmer pools and suitable riverbanks.

Your fishing guides will identify areas where conditions are suitable for targeting Golden Mahseer and other native species.

The pace of the day is determined by river conditions, fishing opportunities and the distance required to reach the next campsite.

By late afternoon, stop at a suitable riverside location and establish camp.

Relax beside the river and enjoy dinner under the open sky.

Overnight: Riverside camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today takes you deeper into the Karnali wilderness.

Start the morning with a fishing session before continuing downstream. The river becomes increasingly remote, with dramatic hills, rocky riverbanks and forested slopes surrounding the route.

As the river changes character, the rafting team will guide you through suitable sections of moving water.

Fishing sessions are planned around calmer stretches, deep pools and promising bends. Your guides will assist with identifying suitable casting locations and reading the river.

At the end of the day, find a suitable remote beach or riverbank for camp.

Overnight: Riverside wilderness camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today combines fishing, rafting and cultural encounters.

Begin with a morning fishing session in suitable pools before continuing downstream.

The route passes remote settlements where traditional rural life continues alongside the river. Depending on the route and conditions, you may see farmers working in fields, local residents travelling between villages or children playing near the river.

The river then becomes the main focus again as you navigate another section of moving water with your rafting team.

The combination of remote villages, rugged hills and the powerful Karnali River provides some of the most memorable scenery of the expedition.

Set up camp beside the river in the evening.

Overnight: Riverside camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is one of the expedition’s main fishing and river-travel days.

After breakfast, continue downstream through a combination of faster and calmer sections.

When the river slows, stop for dedicated fishing sessions. Depending on conditions, anglers can try spinning, baitcasting or other suitable techniques in deeper pools, bends and calmer stretches.

Between fishing sessions, continue rafting through the spectacular river landscape.

The river corridor provides opportunities to observe birds and other wildlife. Otters and other river wildlife may occasionally be seen, although sightings are naturally unpredictable.

As the sun begins to set, stop on a suitable sandy riverbank and establish camp.

Overnight: Riverside camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today focuses more heavily on fishing.

After an early breakfast, explore different fishing locations along the river. Your guides will select areas according to water conditions, fish habitat and accessibility.

The day may include fishing around deep bends, pools and side channels before moving to another location.

For anglers, this provides an opportunity to spend more time concentrating on technique rather than travelling continuously.

The surrounding wilderness remains an important part of the experience. Take time to enjoy the river, hills, forest and changing light across the valley.

Continue toward the Chisapani area and establish camp according to the day’s progress.

Overnight: Riverside camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy your final full morning on the Karnali.

Depending on the river conditions and schedule, there may be time for a final fishing session before continuing downstream.

The rafting journey gradually approaches Chisapani, a well-known gateway to the far-western Terai and Bardia region.

After arriving at the take-out area, finish the river portion of your expedition and settle into your accommodation or camp.

In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner and, weather permitting, a final campfire with the expedition team.

Share stories from the river, compare fishing experiences and enjoy your final night in western Nepal.

Overnight: Chisapani
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, leave Chisapani by road and travel toward Nepalgunj Airport.

The drive takes you from the river environment toward the Terai plains. Along the way, the landscape gradually changes from forested hills to flatter lowland terrain.

After reaching Nepalgunj, take your domestic flight back to Kathmandu, subject to the flight schedule.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our representative can transfer you to your hotel or another location as arranged.

Your 8-day Karnali River Fishing Expedition ends today.

Meals: Breakfast