Bheri

The river Bheri has its origin in the Dolpo region of Nepal and is yet to be fully explored. Graded as an easy

 river to raft, it nevertheless gives rafters a thrilling ride. Along the way are encountered charming little villages with ancient traditions that have been perfectly preserved. Bheri is also well-known for its good fishing spots. As with the Karnali, the journey here begins with a plane ride to Nepalgunj followed by a 3-4 hrs drive to the put-in point at Samjighat.

Soon after setting off on the river journey, the first major rapid is encountered and there are many more along the way.
During the half for lunch, rafters have a chance to explore the surrounding areas and enjoy bird watching. Excitement builds up anticipation every time the river flows through a narrow gorge. The sides of the gorge rise 200 to 300 ft in vertical walls.

On the final day, there are more rapids to be tackled but nothing seriously challenging. The Bheri then meets the mighty Karnali after which it flows into yet another gorge. Soon after leaving the gorge, the river enters the Bardia National Parks, a sanctuary for a large variety of animals and birds of many diverse species. Towards the end of this trip, rafters are likely to see the endangered Gangetic dolphins that live in the calmer waters.