Kali Gandaki, hurtling down between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges, creates one of the world's deepest river canyons. Adventure in this majestic river brings together great white water rapids with extraordinary scenic beauty. Passing through remote hamlets amidst tranquil surroundings is a remarkable experience. Abundant wildlife on thee banks of the river and impressive waterfalls have charm of their own.Kali Gandaki rapids are considered to be technical and are capable of keeping the rafters busy. They are appreciated by both the experienced rafters and the novice. Unique feeling of remoteness comes to heart while rating in Kali Gandaki. Kali Gandaki river rafting is famous for ultra-excitement all over the world. It attracts the lovers of adventure from the places of far and wide. One can see the superb view of Annapurna Mountain Range and Dhaulagiri while kayaking in the river.

Rivers are one of our planet's natural highways. They can also provide a jolting, roller-coaster ride through a very big bathtub, an exhilarating tussle with the forces of nature. You don't have to be experienced, you just need a healthy appetite for adventure, don't mind being wet all day, have a sense of humour and the desire to experience something new.Nepal is a river runner's paradise. Rightly famed for its trekking credentials, Nepal is also renowned for its wilderness rafting. No other country has such a choice of multi-day trips, away from the roads in magnificent mountain settings, with warm rivers, a temperate climate, exotic cultures and friendly people.the trips available, a popular, medium length river descent is the one that travels the length of the Kali Gandaki river, combining exhilarating white water and spectacular scenery. This is one of the famous names of Himalayan rivers. The Kali Gandaki rises in Mustang, an enclave of Nepal that pokes into Tibet. Initially a flat river, it soon drops off the edge of the world and cuts one of the deepest gorges in the world between Dhaulagiri, height 8167m to the west and Annapurna, 8091m to the east. These two peaks are only 38km apart, providing a vertiginous gorge. Once an ancient trading route to Tibet, it is now a favourite with thrill seekers.

Departure point Pokhara Duration 3 days River Distance 72 Kms. River start point Near Beni River finish point Mirmere Outward travel time 4 hours River grade III - IV Return travel time 5 hours Best Time October to December & March to May

Kali Gandaki is a popular rafting river in Nepal, combining exhilarating white water rafting with beautiful scenery, magnificent mountain views of the Annapurna South, the Machhapuchre or Fishtail Peaks. The river, which is named after the goddess of destruction Kali, is considered the holiest river of Nepal. The Kali Gandaki begins in Mustang and an enclave of Nepal poking into Tibet on the other side of the Himalayas. It is a flat and braided river, flowing in an arid open valley. It flows between the high Himalayas, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna creating the world's deepest gorge and then into an arid open valley.Nepal is also rich in diverse rapid rivers: Grade 5-5+ rivers with raging white water rapids for the adventurous, to Grade 2-3 rivers with a few rapids for novices. Rafters also have a choice ranging from two to three-week trips to trips of two or three days. The options include paddling, oaring and kayaking. Paddling requires all on boat to participate with instructions from river runner. Luxury safari-style trips with full team are available too. In an oar boat, the guide rows alone giving participants a chance to observe the surroundings. Kayaking is another way to travel downstream.

At around 7/8 am, we drive for around 3-4 hrs to the starting point near Beni. Throughout this drive we have stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks as well as the sacred Machapuchare. 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 Rafting starting point ready to begin your exciting 3 days rafting trip. First day, we begin with some class III rapids this is a warm up for the team, after 10/15 minutes you will encounter 2 big class 4 rapids. The rafting guide will make 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, you will encounter 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 and rum punch whilst the others play or relax and take in the scenery.

the famous names of Himalayan Rivers the Kali Gandaki risca in Mustang an enclave of Nepal Poking in to Tibet on the other side of the Himalaya. Here, it is a flat and braided river flowing in an arid open valley: the explorer Michale Peissel ran this stretch of the river in a small hovercraft in 1973. At Kalopani the river drops off the roof of the world and cuts one of the deepest gorges in the world between Dhaulagiri height s8167 m to the west and Annapurna 8091m. to east. This gorge is one of the ancient trading routes through to Tibet and is now a favorite route for trekkers. Below Tatopani the gradient eases and the river is probably runnable from upstream of Baglung. After the confluence with the Madi Khola, the river swings south through an area where tourists are almost unknown. The only road access in the 214 k ms of river is at two places, Radi and Ramdi, and the river feels remote and wild. The few People you will see enthusiastically beck on you over so that they can meet you.There are few villages actually on the river - most are located on the river terraces some hundreds of meters above, where it is cooler and where there would be fewer mosquitoes in the monsoon.