The Holy River - Kali Gandaki

 

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 Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna ranges, it creates one of the world's deepest river canyons.

 

The recent damming of the lower portion of this river has left us with one of Nepal's premier medium length river journeys that combines 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 and thus, keeps 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 out for the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges (a popular trekking route) and have your camera ready!

 

	River	: Kali Gandaki ~ The Holy River
	Days	: 3 (Ex Pokhara) (every Friday & Monday)
	Class	: III to IV
	Cost	: US $ 200

Departure Dates

Spring 2012

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

 

Fall 2012

	14 Sep -16 Sep	17 Sep -19 Sep	21 Sep -23 Sep	24 Sep -26 Sep	28 Sep -30 Sep
	01 Oct -03 Oct	05 Oct -07 Oct	08 Oct -10 Oct	12 Oct -14 Oct	15 Oct -17 Oct
	19 Oct -21 Oct	22 Oct -24 Oct	26 Oct -28 Oct	29 Oct -31 Oct	02 Nov -04 Nov
	05 Nov -07 Nov	09 Nov -11 Nov	12 Nov -14 Nov	16 Nov -18 Nov	19 Nov -21 Nov
	23 Nov -25 Nov	26 Nov -28 Nov	30 Nov -02 Dec	03 Dec -05 Decv	07 Dec -09 Dec
	10 Dec -12 Dec	14 Dec -16 Dec	17 Dec -19 Dec	21 Dec -23 Dec	24 Dec -26 Dec
	28 Dec -30 Dec

Cost Includes

All meals, transportation to the put-in point and back from the take-out point, all rafting equipments and accommodation on a twin sharing basis.

Cost Excludes

Sleeping bags/ mattresses, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and insurance.

 

 

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