Tamur River Rafting Team with Nepal River Runner

Chandra Khadka

Karnali River Rafting & Chisapani Hydropower: Adventure Lost or Energy Gained?

The Karnali River, Nepal’s last free-flowing white-water paradise, faces a major transformation with the proposed Chisapani Hydropower Project. This blog explores how hydropower ambitions could submerge iconic rapids, alter river dynamics, and impact biodiversity, while highlighting potential strategies to balance energy generation with adventure tourism. Join us as we navigate the challenges, possibilities, and the hope of riding the Karnali before it changes forever.

Chandra Khadka 23 August, 2025
Karnali River Rafting & Chisapani Hydropower: Adventure Lost or Energy Gained?