Ultimate Descents Nepal - Exploring Wild Himalayan Rivers

Departures

Kali Gandaki

international departure dates | map

Named after the Hindu goddess of destruction, Kali, the river rises in Mustang, on the northern side of the Himalayan range. As it tumbles down between the majestic Daulagiri and the Annapurna ranges, it creates one of the world's deepest river canyons.

Kali Gandaki The recent damming of the lower portion of this river, has left us with one of Nepal's premier medium length river journeys; combining great whitewater with some of the most beautiful scenery in Nepal, seldom-visited villages, truly quiet and introspective evenings, abundant wildlife, sandy beaches and outrageously beautiful waterfalls.

The rapids on the Kali Gandaki are much more technical and continuous keeping paddlers busy all day. Both experienced and novice rafters love this. 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. This ancient trading route from Tibet takes you through the deepest river gorge in the world. Watch for the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain Ranges (the popular trekking route) and have your camera ready!

International Departure Dates

River	Kali Gandaki ~ The Holy River
Days	3 (Ex Pokhara) (every Friday & Monday)
Class	III to IV
Cost (US $)	150

Cost includes: All meals, transportation to the put in point and back from the take out point, all rafting equipment and accommodation on twin sharing basis.
Cost does not include: Sleeping bag/ mattress, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and insurance.

Spring 2008

	01 Feb. – 03 Feb.
	04 Feb. – 06 Feb.
	08 Feb. – 10 Feb.
	11 Feb. – 13 Feb.
	15 Feb - 17 Feb
	18 Feb - 20 Feb
	22 Feb - 24 Feb
	25 Feb - 27 Feb
	29 Feb - 02 Mar
	03 Mar – 05 Mar
	07 Mar – 09 Mar
	10 Mar – 12 Mar
	14 Mar – 16 Mar
	17 Mar – 19 Mar
	21 Mar – 23 Mar
	24 Mar – 26 Mar
	28 Mar – 30 Mar
	31 Mar – 02 Apr
	04 Apr– 06 Apr
	07 Apr – 09 Apr
	11 Apr – 13 Apr

	14 Apr – 16 Apr
	18 Apr – 20 Apr
	21 Apr – 23 Apr
	25 Apr – 27 Apr
	28 Apr – 30 Apr
	02 May – 04 May
	05 May – 07 May
	09 May – 11 May
	12 May – 14 May
	16 May – 18 May
	19 May – 21 May
	23 May – 25 May
	26 May – 28 May
	30 May – 01 June
	02 June – 04 June
	06 June – 08 June
	09 June – 11 June
	13 June – 15 June
	16 June – 18 June
	20 June – 22 June
	23 June – 25 June

Turbulent rapids intertwine with abrupt drops as we dodge our way down intricate chutes of sparkling water. Village terraces cling precariously to the slopes and surreal snow capped peaks hang suspended above us as we drift through the world's deepest gorge. Being one of the holiest rivers in Nepal, every junction of the Kali Gandaki is dotted with cremation sites and above ground burial mounds.

Fall 2008

**	19 Sept – 21 Sept
**	22 Sep – 24 Sep
**	26 Sep – 28 Sep
**	29 Oct – 01 Oct
**	03 Oct – 05 Oct
**	06 Oct – 08 Oct
*	10 Oct – 12 Oct
*	13 Oct – 15 Oct
*	17 Oct – 19 Oct
*	20 Oct – 22 Oct
	24 Oct – 26 Oct
	27 Oct - 29 Oct
	31 Oct - 02 Nov
	03 Nov – 05 Nov
	07 Nov – 09 Nov

	10 Nov – 12 Nov
	14 Nov – 16 Nov
	17 Nov – 19 Nov
	21 Nov – 23 Nov
	24 Nov – 26 Nov
	28 Nov – 30 Nov
	01 Dec – 03 Dec
	05 Dec – 07 Dec
	08 Dec – 10 Dec
	12 Dec – 14 Dec
	15 Dec – 17 Dec
	19 Dec - 21 Dec
	22 Dec – 24 Dec
	26 Dec – 28 Dec
	29 Dec – 31 Dec

* Medium high flows.
** Due to pre-monsoon storms and snowmelt, expeditions at these times will be high flows.
*** With monsoon season, the river gets wild and very high, so expect more challenging rivers…