The Bheri River is so remote that it remains relatively an unexplored.The Bheri river rises in Dolpo district. Two large tributaries, the Thuli (meaning big) and Sani (Small!) join at Ramnaghat to form the mainBheri River. A remote and easy river, beautiful scenery, good fishing, unspoilt villages, interesting local peoples. Blue water, good white beaches and fine campsites. For a Bheri River trip you have options between taking a one and half an hour flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu or a 627 km.long journey by road. The first section of the river is quite tough with twists and turns, creating many exiting narrow gorge section of the river with vertical cliff of 200-300 feet on either side. The gorge is interspersed with open valleys where there exist small villages. The trip can becontinued with a jungle tour in the Bardiya Wildlife Reserve.
Trip Itinerary :
Day 01 Pick up from airport, drop in hotel (A).
Day 02 Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, it is an hours flight with spectacular views of the Himalayas. On arrival drive to the put in point Samjhi Ghat which will take approximately 3 to 4 hours. The drive it self is a unique experience, winding up through the Siwalik Hills and passing through local village.
On arrival at the starting point your own-tented camp awaits you by the bank of the Bheri River. Dinner will be layout for you around the camp. (L, D).
Day 03 Kumalgaun After breakfast we break camps and starts on our adventure down the Bheri River. After 20 minutes, We encounter our firsts big rapid, one of many to come. The Bheri itself is so remote that it remains a relatively unexplored river of west Nepal. The first section of the river is quite rough with twisted bend creating many exiting rapids. We stop for lunch beside the river and take time to explore the surrounding area, bird watch or simply laze in the midday sun. We continue to encounter more white-water and come to the rest on one of the many sandy beaches. (A, B, L, D).
Day 04 Jamu the “Exciting ” section gives way to a narrow gorge section with vertical cliffs of 200-300 feet on either side interspersed with open valley where there are small villages. This area is generally scenic but here too white-water in encountered. Once again we find one of the many pristine beach for our camp side for the night. (A, B, L, D).
Day 05 Royal Bardia National Park The final Day on the river still holds a few surprises with several but exciting rapids to be encountered. After an hours float we arrive at the confluence of the Bheri river and The Karnali river. Once again we enter another gorge section, This time opening onto the huge plain of the southern Terai region of Nepal. Once through this gorge we enter into the Royal Bardia National Park. You have opportunity inside the Bardia National Park about 3/4 days wonderful jungle trips. If you are interested we will send you an itinerary of this trip. (A, B, L, D).
Day 06 Arrive in Kathmandu by driving (A, B).
Day 07 Departure (B).
Abbreviation: (A = Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)