Description

Kaligandaki River Rafting

” The Best Medium Length Expedition”

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• The best all-round river in Nepal
• Mountains, villages, temples, jungles, wildlife, suspension brides, temples, gorges
• Super fun, big and bouncy rapids with exciting wave trains
• Beautiful remote beach camping

Trip Overview

Kaligandaki is one of Nepal’s most holy rivers originating high on the Tibetan Plateau. The “Mighty Kali” plunges down through the Himalayas, carving out one of the deepest gorges in the world between Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Mountains.

With exciting white water rapids, spectacular mountain views, traditional villages, endless suspension bridges, waterfalls, pristine jungle rich in wildlife, deep gorges, cultural temples and beautiful white sandy beaches for camp, this is the best all round river adventure in Nepal.

The Kaligandaki trip is one of the ‘must do things’ in Nepal, giving you an awesome taste of white water thrills, Nepal’s nature and culture at its best, as well as allowing you the chance to relax and get to know your rafting team around the evening fire on the pristine sandy white beaches that dot the Rivers banks. If you’d like to experience a huge variety of Nepal’s most impressive scenery on an exciting whitewater rafting and camping adventure, then Mighty Kali is the perfect adventure trip for you!

Trip Details

DURATION: 3 days

CLASS: III+ /IV

DEPART FROM: Lakeside Center, Pokhara at 7am (private transport)

START POINT: Maldunga / 3 hours from Pokhara

FINISH POINT: Mirmi / 5 hours to Pokhara

RETURNS TO: Lakeside, Pokhara (private transport)

MEALS:
Day 1 = lunch & dinner
Day 2 = breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3 = breakfast & lunch

ACCOMMODATION: 2 nights riverside beach camping

SEASON:
Open: Sep – June
Best: Oct – Dec  and Mar to June

Whats’ included:

• Professional English speaking licensed Whitewater River Guides
• Professional safety kayakers
• International standard rafting equipment including helmets, paddles, splash jackets
• Dry bags and pelican boxes to keep your personal items dry and safe on the river
• Variety of fresh, hygienically prepared meals while on the river, including tea, coffee, hot chocolate and treated drinking water
• Camping logistics and equipment including shelters, tents, simple mattresses and sleeping bags
• Round trip transportation
• River permits
• Industry standard first aid kits

Whats’ not included:

• Unrelated transportation & accommodation
• Footwear
• Items of a personal nature including swimwear, towel and toiletries
• Insurance: we provide insurance for our crew – but participants must be properly insured through an emergency medical travel plan
• Tips for guides, if you feel that our crew did a great job, you are invited but not obligated to offer a personal tip

What to bring:

• Shorts / half pants
• T-shirt Sport sandals or comfortable shoes that can get wet and will stay on your feet
• Polypropylene / quick dry long shirts
• Swimwear
• Track pants / comfortable long pants
• Warm fleece
• Jacket (waterproof shell)
• Travel towel
• Socks
• Shoes (not essential – do not bring big trekking boots)
• Pyjamas (something comfortable to sleep in)
• Warm hat (in cold months)
• Travel towel
• Personal toiletries
• Sunscreen / sunscreen lip protection
• Mosquito repellant
• Water bottle
• Head lamp / flash light
• Personal first aid kit
• Sleeping bag (if you do not have one – we will provide a complimentary rental)
• A little cash for treats, tips and the occasional chance for photographs

We can customize this trip as per your schedule, budget and preferences. If you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us.