Kali Gandaki Rafting Adventure
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Kali Gandaki is a river as ferocious as the goddess it is named after (in Hindu mythology). Its origin lies amidst the Himalayas and flows into Nepal from Mustang through various treacherous courses in between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
The 55 km long white water adventure starts from Nayapul (70 km from Pokhara) and concludes at Mirme (105 km to Pokhara). Spring and autumn are the best times of the year for this activity. With international standard equipment and a professional crew, you may anticipate a thrilling and rewarding trip. However, an intermediate level skill would make things a lot easier. Prior to getting into the real action, you will be instructed thoroughly by the experts.
- Duration: 3 day(s)
- Location: Kali Gandaki River
Day 1:
- Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (4 hrs, approx.)
- Unload all the equipment
- Instructions on safety
- Have lunch, followed by a short recess
- Begin rafting. Attractions of the day include two major rapids. You will be paddling together with the rest of the team with lots of exercise required for smooth manoeuvring of the raft. There will be safety kayaks scouting your raft through the rapids and leading your course for the rest of the trip.
- Retire at the Modi Khola confluence. Camp at the beach for the night. You can spend the evening by helping others to prepare the dinner or taking a refreshing walk along the beach or even playing volleyball.
Day 2:
- Breakfast with tea/coffee.
- Do necessary packing and preparation for the day's trip.
- Resume rafting and head towards Purti Ghat village. Attractions of the day include spectacular sceneries, views of Annapurna - I and Himchuli peaks, and several challenging sections of the rafting course.
- Camp overnight at a campsite below the village of Purti Ghat.
Day 3:
- After breakfast, prepare for the last day's action.
- Resume rafting and head towards Mirme via Seti Beni confluence where a huge boulder worshipped by the Hindu villagers lies. You may see a crowd of locals hooting for your team as you negotiate the rapid around the holy confluence.
- A short course ahead takes you to Mirme, where the rafting concludes.
- Packing up followed by a short rest and refreshment.
- Board the pre-arranged bus to travel back to Pokhara, a 5-hour journey, approximately.
Meet Rajendra Prasad Sapkota and Outdoor Himalayan Treks, we are your local connection in Pokhara. Starting as a young porter, Rajendra has all the local knowledge that will make your trip to Pokhara life changing. With us, visitors experience remote villages, meet local people, and gain insight into our culture. We support local villages, and have even built a local orphanage to house and educate displaced, and often outcast, children. We hope to bring you a journey that will be enriching, but will also help those in need in Pokhara.
