Kali Gandaki River Rafting

Kali Gandaki River Rafting

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Named after the Hindu goddess of Destruction, Kali, the river rises in Mustang on the northern side of the Himalayan range and tumbles down between the majestic Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range, creating one of the world’s deepest river canyons. This medium length river offers spectacular views of mountains and flows by charming little villages with no motor roads in sight. With views of eight thousand meter peaks and challenges of rousing rapids, this is indeed a unique experience for rafters. The rapids on the Kali Gandaki are much more technical and continuous keeping paddlers busy all day. This ancient trading route from Tibet takes you through the deepest river gorge in the world. Watch for the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain Ranges (the popular trekking route) and have your camera ready!

Grade :  III - IV Put in Point :  Near Beni
Put out Point :  Mirmere Distance :  72km
Duration :  03 Days Best Seasions :  Year round

Named after the Hindu goddess of Destruction, Kali, the river rises in Mustang on the northern side of the Himalayan range and tumbles down between the majestic Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range, creating one of the world’s deepest river canyons. This medium length river offers spectacular views of mountains and flows by charming little villages with no motor roads in sight. With views of eight thousand meter peaks and challenges of rousing rapids, this is indeed a unique experience for rafters. The rapids on the Kali Gandaki are much more technical and continuous keeping paddlers busy all day. This ancient trading route from Tibet takes you through the deepest river gorge in the world. Watch for the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain Ranges (the popular trekking route) and have your camera ready!


The adventure begins with a trip down to Pokhara (either a half-hour plane ride or a five hour drive) where the first day is spent relaxing. From Pokhara, the put in point which is 40 km away is reached after 3 hours drive the next day. The rafting are graded by series of rapids (class III and class IV) and can also enjoy some bird watching. Further down the rapids decrease in frequency and the valley widens slowing down the flow. Interestingly, waterfalls with stalactite formations are seen along the way.


Normally, this is a three day rafting trip unless requested for otherwise.

The beautiful scenery on this remote river makes Kali Gandaki rafting/kayaking trip is a favorite among those looking for a short to medium length trip.

Note: There will be an orientation meeting with the rafting guide each day before the trip, providing you with an opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding any aspects of your rafting trips. 

Kayaking
This is a friendly river for intermediate kayakers and a super fun play river for the experienced kayaker who will feel completely at home exhausting themselves play boating in the many holes and surf waves that abound in the river.

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Day 1: Pokhara to rafting put-in point Nayapul 70 km. for 4 hours drive from Pokhara and then evening at the camp of Modi Khola.At around 7 am, we drive to the put-in point. Upon arrival, we unload all the equipment and you will receive a full safety briefing. Have lunch and then the guide will take you to the river starting point ready to begin your exciting 3 days rafting trip. First day we begin with plenty of class III rapids this is a warm up for the team, after couple of hours you will be encountering 2 big class 4 rapids i.e. 'Small Brother' and 'Big Brother'. Your guide will be making you work hard at doing exercises to work as a team maneuvering the raft efficiently. After scouting the rapid, the safety kayaks will go first then the raft. Soon after encountering these two big rapids we will reach the Modi Khola confluence where we will choose the beach for the evening campsite. We unload the rafts and one raft team prepares dinner whilst the others play volleyball or relax and take in the scenery.

Day 2: Camp site Modi Khola to second day camp site below the village of Purti Ghat. Once the rafts are packed we start down the river for a day mixed with adrenaline, calm and spectacular scenery including views of Annapurna I and Himchuli. We will tackle many class III sections and the challenging class IV named Refund. This section of river is abundant with vines and lush vegetation hanging from the cliff faces. Our campsite is below the village of Purti Ghat.

Day 3: Purti Ghat to Mirme
Almost immediately after being back on the water we reach the holy village of Seti Beni. The river has deposited a house size boulder in the confluence with a smaller tributary. Since confluences are considered holy places in the Hindu religion, this boulder has become an important shrine to the local river people. There is usually a great audience to watch and listen to the spectacle as each team negotiates the rapid that has formed around this holy place. After the shirt-rafting trip it is time for the journey to end. You arrive in the Mirme where your bus will be waiting for you. We load up the gear and prepare for the bus journey back to Pokhara 105 km. for 5 hours driving.

Trip Cost Includes

-All ground transportation; to the put in point and back from the take out point
-All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trip
-Accommodation on a twin sharing basis with camp fire.
-All International standard rafting equipment as necessary (such as self bailing rafts, helmets, life jackets, kayaks, plastic paddles and spray jackets etc.)
-Camping & Cooking equipment (tents, mattress & kitchen gear).
-Rafting guides, cooks, and other helping staff, their salary, insurance, meals etc.
-All necessary fees, government/local taxes, all national park and conservation area fees.

Trip Cost Excludes

-Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages
-Emergency evacuation
-Things of personal use
-Insurance
-Tips to Staff


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