The Seti River
Overview
The Perfect Introduction to Himalayan Whitewater, a Short Wilderness Rafting Experience on Nepal’s Warmest River.
Himalayan rafting simply means teamwork and camaraderie in an idyllic wilderness setting;..in a word, The Seti River. Its waters flow through technical chutes and channels allowing our skills as paddlers to grow. The rapids are grade II and III – big waves, challenging holes and narrow runs, all ‘wetting’ your appetite for more!
The beauty of The Seti extends beyond its warmish sparkling waters. The Seti Khola is in an isolated gorge surrounded by luscious jungle. You can spot abundant wildlife along the riverbanks, including monkeys, deer and a wide array of birds and butterflies. Several villages are nestled neatly into the face of the gorge allowing us to stop for a village walk along the way.
Mid-day on the 3rd day is the tale-out point down stream of where the Seti has joined The Trisuli. From here it’s less than an hour to Royal Chitwan National Park.
Duration: 3 days
Grade: (high water): II – III
When to Visit:
Start: Pokhara or Bandipur
Finish: Chitwan
Itinerary
River distance: 63 kms.
Day 1.
0900 Breakfast at Bandipur or Pokhara
1000 Depart Bandipur or Pokhara Drive to put-in at Damauli
1130 Bandipur and Pokhara groups rendezvous at Damauli Unload Through safety instruction and drill: demonstration of throw-line and flip-line Adjustment of helmets, life jackets, etc
1230 Lunch
1330 Raft 2.5 hrs Practice boat skills on easy whitewater
1600 Set up riverside beach camp
1800 Dinner
Day 2.
0800 Wake-up cal with tea and coffee
0830 Breakfast
0930 Raft 2-3 hrs Good grade II+ and III’s
1230 Lunch
1330 Raft 2.5 hrs – Stunning scenery, some grade II’s and III’s plus go with the flow drifting and swimming from rafts
1600 Set up camp
1800 Dinner
Day 3.
0800 Wake-up call with tea and coffee
0830 Breakfast
0930 Raft 2-3 hrs. Best grade III’s saved till last then confluence with Trisuli river and to take-out point
1230 Lunch
1400 Aboard road transport to Chitwan, Kathmandu etc.