Kali Gandaki (Grade 3 to 4+) Best of Annapurna
About 90 km of classic style expedition river journey can be organized Pokhara to Pokhara. This is one of the most popular medium length expedition river rafting in Nepal and gained its popularity due to challenging and much exiting rapids. Especially among young hearts those who are seeking for drifting on real Himalayan magic flow. Asia’s oldest one the Kali Gandaki River is the best choice which is originated from marginal Himalayan range of Tibet passes through all way down of Upper Mustang and cutting bottom of Annapurna I (8091m) and giant Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m) which also known as deepest gorge of planet. Only the river of Nepal that has several ammonite fossils containing with rocks which are remains as present proof that Himalayan was under the sea before 70 million years ago. But the Kali Gandaki River was there before Himalayan born and falling into Tethis Sea. After the sea disappeared, the Kali Gandaki continues flow towards southern direction and blocked by two giant peaks Annapurna & Dhaulagiri but the flow of the water never stopped which formed the present Kali Gandaki one. Thus, kali Gandaki rafting is the one of the best whitewater trip in Nepal which lies in western part of the country. So it is undoubtedly worth to raft once on this river if you are truly looking for Nepal’s most varied land escape with real wilderness experience.
Day 01: Early morning drive to put in point about 3-3:30 hrs
Day 02: Wake up be refresh and drink tea, coffee & chocolate
Day 03: Wake up be refresh and drink tea, coffee & chocolate
One day before at 5:00 PM gathered at Himalayan Mentor office for pre-departure meeting as it is also major concern to introduce with our team-Trip Leader, Guides, trip staffs and other guests, complete official formalities, discuss about the trip, timetable and other important logistics to make your adventure trip successful.
Best quality self-bailing raft, whitewater safety helmet, modern plastic paddle, neoprene-wetsuit, PFD-lifejacket, dry top splash Jacket, waterproof Container or Barrel for camera and valuable items, dry bag for other stuffs, first-aid kit box, tent or mass fly sheet, sleeping mat and other necessary camping gear cooking utensils, hygienically prepared foods and drinks.
River wear: shorts or half pant, T-shirts (long sleeve for sun protection), swim wear, sun cap, sun glass, suntan cream, personal water bottle, a pair of river sandal etc
Camp site wear: personal sleeping bag, lightweight shirts, T-shirts, trouser/pant, under garments, socks, a towel, light shoe, fleece type jacket, flash light, personal toiletries, camera, reading and writing materials, medication recommended by your private doctor etc. Other stuffs you can store at your hotel or at our office store room which are not necessary to bring for the rafting.
Himalayan Mentor team take safety issues are main concern of every rafting trip and believe all our outdoor trips with us must be operated safe one. Our team members have updated training courses - AR/CPR, Wildness First-Aid and Whitewater Rescue Technician conducted by Rescue 3 International. And in every rafting trip we also provide expert rescue kayaker for extra safety to make your trip with us more comfort and enjoyable.