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Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by the Karnali Rafting team and transferred to your hotel in Thamel, the lively heart of Kathmandu.
After settling in, you’ll meet your guide for a detailed trip briefing covering fishing techniques, rafting safety, and camping essentials.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, dive into the rich culture of Kathmandu with a full-day guided sightseeing tour:
Evening free for final gear shopping (hats, fishing gloves, dry bags, etc.) in Thamel.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Morning flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (1 hour).
Drive (approx. 2.5 hours) to Chepang, your rafting starting point.
After a riverside lunch, start a short introductory rafting session on the Babai River.
Set up Camp 1 on a sandy beach surrounded by dense forests.
Evening fishing begins. Look out for Golden Mahseer and Snakehead as dusk falls.
Overnight camping by the river.
Over the next 4 days, you will experience the best fishing and rafting Nepal has to offer.
Each day is a rhythm of:
Camps are set at different scenic spots each night, ensuring a new wilderness experience daily.
You might spot animals like tigers, rhinoceroses, barking deer, wild boars, and countless bird species during rafting.
Fishing Target Species:
After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy your final session of fishing on the Babai River.
Around mid-day, exit the river and drive to Thakurdwara, a charming village on the border of Bardiya National Park.
Check into a cozy jungle lodge.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a cultural tour of a nearby Tharu village, learning about their traditional lifestyle, dances, and customs.
Overnight at jungle lodge in Thakurdwara.
Option 1: Morning Jeep Safari or Elephant Safari in Bardiya National Park, tracking Bengal tigers, rhinos, and elephants.
Option 2: Leisure day to relax, fish at nearby ponds, or enjoy birdwatching.
After lunch, drive to Nepalgunj Airport and fly back to Kathmandu.
Transfer to your hotel.
Farewell dinner with Karnali Rafting Team at a traditional Nepali restaurant.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward journey.
As you fly away, the memories of the Babai River’s wild spirit will travel with you, forever.
Your Start Date is the day you land in Nepal, and your End Date is when you fly home.
If the set Babai River Fishing Expedition 10 Days group dates don’t suit your schedule, we can offer alternative dates upon request.
