Seti River

The Seti River is an important tributary of the Karnali system that drains western Nepal. The Seti originates from the snow fields and glaciers around the twin peaks of Api and Nampa in the south facing slopes of the main Himalayas. The area is near the trijunction of the borders of Nepal, India (Kumaon, Uttarakhand), and China (Tibet). The river first flows in a south-easterly direction, then turns and flows in a south-westerly and finally south-easterly again before joining the Karnali or Ghagra River.

ost 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.

 

Fact File:

 

Location:

 

North-west Nepal 

Season:

Autumn & Spring 

Rafting Days:

02 days 

Nearest Access:

2 hours from Pokhara 

Distance from Capital:

5 hours 

Put-in Point:

Damauli 

Put-out Point:

Gaighat 

River Distance:

35 km 

Nearby Atttractions :

Royal Chitwan National

Park  Region

Annapurna

 

Itinerary:

 

Day 01: Pick up from Airport, drop to hotel (A)

Day 02:  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. (A, B, L, D)

Day 03:  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, birdwatcher, 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 (A, B, L, D)

Day 04:  After we have finished breakfast and repacked the raft, we will set off down river. 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. (A, B, L)

The Seti River is an important tributary of the Karnali system that drains western Nepal. The Seti originates from the snow fields and glaciers around the twin peaks of Api and Nampa in the south facing slopes of the main Himalayas. The area is near the trijunction of the borders of Nepal, India (Kumaon, Uttarakhand), and China (Tibet). The river first flows in a south-easterly direction, then turns and flows in a south-westerly and finally south-easterly again before joining the Karnali or Ghagra River.

ost 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.

 

Fact File:

 

Location:

 

North-west Nepal 

Season:

Autumn & Spring 

Rafting Days:

02 days 

Nearest Access:

2 hours from Pokhara 

Distance from Capital:

5 hours 

Put-in Point:

Damauli 

Put-out Point:

Gaighat 

River Distance:

35 km 

Nearby Atttractions :

Royal Chitwan National

Park  Region

Annapurna

 

Itinerary:

 

Day 01: Pick up from Airport, drop to hotel (A)

Day 02:  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. (A, B, L, D)

Day 03:  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, birdwatcher, 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 (A, B, L, D)

Day 04:  After we have finished breakfast and repacked the raft, we will set off down river. 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. (A, B, L)

Day 05: Departure (B)

Abbreviation: (A = Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

Day 05: Departure (B)

Abbreviation: (A = Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) [Click Here For Booking]