Seti River Rafting Tour

The Seti is a really unique, pleasant, and striking river passing through two beautiful and distinct scenic areas. Comparatively small volume, blue and warm water make Seti a perfect rafting for beginners, intermediates, and family trips. It rises on the southeast slopes of the sacred Mountain Fishtail (Beautiful city Pokhara) and then flows south, as a fairly typical Nepalese mountain river.

The Seti River Rafting put-in point, Damauli, is 5 hours from Kathmandu on the way to Pokhara by tourist bus. Approximately 4 - 5 hours drive from both Kathmandu and Pokhara to the raft take-out point, Gaighat. This is 35 km of river action, take 2 days. The stunning Seti River passes through spectacular jungle scenery, green hills, and valleys with a variety of birds. It is an outstanding river for bird-watchers and those interested in the abundance of nature.

In the Seti River rafting trip, you can observe sufficient vegetation along the Seti River. This is a reminder of the vast forested area that once covered the middle hills of Nepal. This raft area is inhabited by Magar ethnic groups who are well-known for generations of service with the Gurkha armed forces.

The first night camp set at Saranghat is a colorful middle hill village where you will find wonderful natural beauties. Seti is one of the Best River spots for learning Kayaking in Nepal as it has very best characteristics for this. The water temperature is extremely warm, which makes it a popular choice for winter trips and also for kayak clinics for the courses of beginners, diplomas, and advanced courses as well.

After this exciting white water trip, you have options: either to drive or fly back to Kathmandu, or to visit the Royal Chitwan National Park, or you can go trekking trip in the popular Annapurna region for a few days.

Rafting / Kayaking on the Seti River offers you an ideal trip for those who want to experience their first time river trip, some of the dramatic river scenery in Nepal, without the intensity of complex or challenging rapids. The Seti is well recommended for family trips and the Best River to learn kayaking in Nepal. The itinerary can be customized according to your will and holiday schedule.

TRIP FACTS:

Departure point: Kathmandu/ Pokhara
Duration: 02 Days
Rafting Distance: 35 Kms (Approximately)
Rafting start point: Damauli
Rafting finish point: Narayanghat
Outward travel time: 4 ½ Hours
River grade: II - III
Return travel time: 04 Hours
Best Time: Oct-Nov/ May- Mar

DETAIL ITINERARY

Day 01: KATHMANDU DRIVE TO DAMAULI 5 HRS & RAFT IN THE SETI RIVER

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.

Even now, we are objects of curiosity to the villagers. Traveling by raft is a perfect way to view undisturbed wildlife. When we stop for lunch, we have time to explore, Photograph, bird watching, 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.

Day 02: RIVER RAFT FINISHED IN DEVGHAT. DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU OR JOIN A TRIP TO CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

After we have finished breakfast and repacked the raft, we will set off down the Seti. Later, we encounter the technical rapid grade 3 shortly after the rapid, we leave Seti Khola and enter the Trisuli River.

Here, the middle hills recede, and the Terai plain opens before us. The Topography has changed dramatically. The twist, severe rock formations give way to sandstone and gravel deposited by antecedent rivers.

After lunch, we have the opportunity to visit a unique religious community, Devghat (the joint point of Kali Gandaki and Trisuli River), also known as Narayani River. Every year, thousands of pilgrims visit the Devghat ashram for worship. We float further down to a small town, Narayanghat. Where we end our River trip and drive back to Kathmandu, or visit Chitwan National Park, or drive to Pokhara.

TRIP INCLUSION:

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

TRIP EXCLUSION:

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