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Kali Ghandaki River Rafting

The Kali Gandaki raise in Mustang an enclave of Nepal Poking into Tibet on the other side of the Himalayas here; it is a flat and braided river, flowing in an arid open valley. As it tumbles down between the majestic Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna ranges, it creates one of the world's deepest gorges. The explorer Michael Peissel ran this stretch of the river in a small hovercraft in 1973 and at least two other groups have rafted and kayaked in this section.

A deservedly popular and medium length of river trip is combining exhilarating white water with fine scenery. One of the famous names of Himalayan Rivers, it is a flat and braided river, flowing in an arid open valley. As it tumbles down between the majestic Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna ranges, it creates one of the world's deepest gorges. The explorer Michael Peissel ran this stretch of the river in a small hovercraft in 1973 and at least two other groups have rafted and kayaked in this section.

During Kali Gandaki River Rafting all day we have to continuous keeping paddlers busy against all technical rapids on the Kali Gandaki River Rafting. Both experienced and novice rafters love Kali Gandaki River Rafting. Nowhere else is it possible to find such diversity on a 3 day raft trip. Nice drops, sparkling chutes and turbulent rapids provide class III to IV+ runs during the fall and spring seasons.

After your exhilarating Kali Gandaki River Rafting trip you have options either to drive or fly back to Kathmandu or to visit the Royal Chitwan National Park or again you can go for the trekking trip in the popular area of Annapurna region for few days.

Trip Highlights

Grade for Autumn : Sep – Dec 3 to 4+
Grade for Spring : Feb – May 3 to 4
Possible operation : Autumn & Spring
Departure : Fix and on request
Rafting days : 3 + 2 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Entrance: 30 - minute flight or a 6-hour drive to Pokhara
Put-in point: Nayapul (70 km. / 4 hours drive from Pokhara)
Put-out point: Mirme (105 km. / 5 hours drive back to Pokhara)
River distance: 55 km.
Optional trips: Drive 138 km. to Chitwan National Park or trekking to Annapurna region or drive or fly back to Kathmandu
Numbers of pax: Minimum 6 persons

Itinerary Map

Outline Itinerary
Detail Itinerary
Fact Finder
Trip Cost

Day to Day Outline Itinerary

Day	Activities
Day 01:	Pokhara to rafting put-in point Nayapul 70 km – camp at Modi Khola.
Day 02:	Camp site Modi Khola to second day camp site below the village of Purti Ghat.
Day 03:	Purti Ghat to Mirme

Note: Rafting itinerary can be small change as per different situation

Detail Itinerary

Day	Activities
Day 01:	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 02:	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 03:	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.

Note: Rafting itinerary can be small change as per different situation

Fact Finder

Grade for Autumn:	Sep – Dec 3 to 4+
Grade for Spring:	Feb – May 3 to 4
Possible operation:	Autumn & Spring
Departure:	Fix and on request
Rafting days:	3 + 2 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Entrance:	30 - minute flight or a 6-hour drive to Pokhara
Put-in point:	Nayapul (70 km. / 4 hours drive from Pokhara)
Put-out point:	Mirme (105 km. / 5 hours drive back to Pokhara)
River distance:	55 km.
Optional trips:	Drive 138 km. to Royal Chitwan National Park or trekking to Annapurna region or drive or fly back to Kathmandu
Numbers of pax:	Minimum 6 persons

Trip Cost Includes:-

Private Transportation.
Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip.
River Permit.
Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (only during the winter) on certain rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment.
Safety Kayak.
Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc).
Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire.
Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation.
Expedition elements include professional guides and leadership.
First aid kid box.
Emergency evacuation assistance.

Trip Cost Excludes:-

Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages during the whole trip.
Hotel accommodations & meals at if you stay anywhere at the hotel during whole trip.
Things of personal use.
Hotel in Pokhara.
Member insurance.
International airport pick up drop (if you order we can arrange).
Airfare (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu).
Tips to Staffs.
Sleeping bag.

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