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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Karnali


Karnali River, the largest and longest river in Nepal, is the destination of most rafters in Nepal. Karnali river. In Chinese it is called K'ung-ch'iao Ho, in Nepali it is called Kauriala and Karnali. It is also spelled Gogra, Ghaghra, Ghagra, or Ghāghara.[
Karnali is a perennial trans-boundary river originating on the Tibetan Plateau near Lake Mansarovar. It cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal and joins the Sarda River at Brahmaghat in India. Together they form the Ghaghra River, a major left bank tributary of the Ganges. With a length of 507 kilometres (315 mi) it is the largest river in Nepal and one of the largest tributary of the Ganges. The total length of Ghaghara River up to its confluence with the Ganges at Doriganj in Bihar is 1,080 kilometres.
The river is ideal for long rafting trips. The lowland trek joining strength with few impressive canyons makes Karnali an unforgettable river rafting trip in Nepal. While kayaking in the river one passes amidst dense forests and picturesque natural beauty. For the lovers of big volume river rafting, Karnali river is safe to recommend.

Location -Mid Western Nepal
Speciality -Largest and longest river
Distance -180 km
Point in-Sauli/ Syauli
Point Out-Chisopani
Best Season to Visit- October to Decenber
                                      March to May
Nearby Attractions-Royal Bardia National Park

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