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Kaligandaki River Rafting, Rafting in Nepal

Kaligandaki River Rafting

Kaligandaki River Rafting

The kali Ghandaki originates high on the Tibetan plateau in the Kingdom of Mustang. Plunging down through the Himalayas, the river carves the deepest gorge in the world between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, both 8000m peaks. The river was first opened to commercial use in 1991 after exploration by an experienced rafting team. When not negotiating the multitude of big volume rapids, time on the river can be spent enjoying the backdrop of the Annapurna ranges and cascading waterfalls. The trip combines well with a visit to Pokhara and trekking in the Annapurna region.The kali Gandaki River is one of the oldest major tributary of Gandaki river system in mid-west of Nepal. Before Himalayan born 70 million years ago, the river was following from the marginal Himalayan range of Tibetan plate it was falling into the tethys sea of Indian Ocean. After Himalayan rage born it cut the valley of Annapurna (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m) massif in between formed deepest gorge in the world. The kali Gandaki river valley route also known as oldest trading route and holy pilgrimage trail to the Muktinath (nirvana centre).

The beautiful sceneries, tumbling waterfalls and grate challenging rapids attract the many whitewater seekers to encounter once upon a time for their rafting experience. This holy river is ideal for medium length wildness expedition and a reward for bird watching and wildlife




Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Briefing is held the evening prior to your departure in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Travel to Pokhara by bus or flight.

Day 03: 7.30am. Drive to Beni (3 hours) / safety briefing / commence rafting / we encounter 2 grade 4 rapids "Little Brother" and "Big Brother". A safty kayak will descend followed by the rafts. The confluence of the Modi Khola marks arrival at the evening campsite..

Day 04: Plenty of adrenaline and spectacular scenery. Views of Annapurna 1 and Himachuli are interspersed with continuous grade 3 rapids, culminating with the challenging grade 4 rapids of "Refund" and "Tombstone". Lush vegetation and spectacular waterfalls cascade down from the cliff faces / camp at the village of Purti Ghat.

Day 05: Raft on through a number of grade three and four rapids to the holy village of Seti Beni and journeys end.Team members have the opportunity to take photos of the Kali Gandaki's biggest rapids and the sacred Hindu temple before a bus ride back to Pokhara.

Rafting starting point: Beni
Rafting ending point: Andhi Khola
Total Day: 3 days
River grade: 4 - 4+
Distance: 60km

 



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