The Kali Gandaki is Nepal’s most Holy River. It is named after the goddess Kali, the Goddess of destruction. Raising of the mystical region of Mustang it drops off the roof of the world and carves on the deepest gorge in the world. Your adventure is set against the backdrops of the Annapurna range with Dhaulagiri and Annapurna east passing in and out of view and of course the scenery , villages and temples all combine to make it a grat trip. There are no warm up days on this river, you are straight Kali Gandaki is a grade 4 river built to remind you that you are alive.
A total of 105 km covered in four days with excellent white water, and magnificent mountain views of the Annapurna South and the Fishtail Peak (Machhapuchre) This is (Grade 5 to 5+) winds through remote canyons and deep gorges of intense rapids among. Starting at Baglung, you could raft down to Ramdighat in five or six days. Trips on the Kali Gandaki begin and end; in Pokhara and offer exciting alternative to the Trishuli .The run flows 120 km and its challenges are continuous
Facts of the Trip
Name of the Tip
:
Karnali River Rafting
Grade
:
4 -5
Starting From
:
Beni (820m)
Ending Pint
:
Mirmire
Rafting Distance
:
60 Km
Trip Duration
:
03 days
Group Size
:
From 4 to Max 25 persons
Mode of Travel
:
Toucrist Coach
Price
:
US $150.00
Rafting Map
Itinerary
Day 01:
We travel by private bust to Baglung to start our adventure. Keep your cameras handy as you will catch views of the Annpurnas as we wind through mountain villages on the way. The 3 hours journey gets us to Baglung by lunch time where we fill you up with the first of many healthy and tasty meals prepared by the cooks. We pride ourselves of being obsessed with the quality and variety of the food we provide. After lunch it is straight in toe the great 4 rapid Little brother followed quickly by big brother. If you had any doubts you have no time to think about them now! It is grade 4 to 4+ all the way! The scenery is impressive with blue green water, high sided lush green valleys and golden sandstone cliffs with eagle reading the updrafts. On the left, pass fascinating temple and ghat at the river of confluence with the modikhola. To night we camp at one of the nature’s five stat sites with mind blowing views and dancing waterfalls.
Day 02:
Today is continuous grade 3 to 4 world class white water rapids like Rafters’ Refund and landslide. Wave trains and holes abound early in the day so watch out if you watch out if you want to flip! Adrenaline junkies knock your self out but don’t forget to keep glancing back stream to catch view of the amazing Annapurnas. Once camped, the village of Seti Beni is just a short walk up stream and guarantees to delight with its stone flagged lanes and curious youngsters skylarking.
Day 03:
As we continue down stream, the river cliffs narrow eerily above us and we enter a somber canyon glistering with wet black rocks. You experience what can only be seen from the water. Os drink it all in as we drift towards out take out point, then after having a lunch we drive back to Pokhara by out private bus.
What to Bring
Sleeping bag
Foam sleeping mattress
Personal toiletries,
sun block lotions,
Light woolen sweater for camp wear
Extra pair of shorts trousers/shirts
Flashlight or headlamps Open Sandal, Cash for drinks,
snacks on the way
Cost for Standard Trip
Cost for Deluxe Trip
2 - 7 Pax
US $150.00
1 - 7 Pax
US $200.00
8- 15 Pax
US $ 130.00
8- 15 Pax
US $180.00
16 & more
US $ 120.00
16 & more
US $ 150.00
Cost Includes
All meals during the rafting period
Rafting permit
Transportation going by tourist or local bus depending upon the mode of transportation
Available at put-in and pull-out point
Rafting, kitchen and camping equipment experienced Captain
Cook and other staffs group leader will be free over ten pax
Cost Excludes
Airfare domestic / international
Visa Fee US $ 30.00
Airport tax domestic / international
Hard / Soft Drink like alcoholic beverage / mineral water
