Kali Gandaki
Overview
Using the deepest gorge in the world that is formed between the Annapurna Massif and Dhaulagiri and named after the ferocious Goddess Kali, the Kali Gandaki is one of Nepal’s very best rivers foe whitewater rafting.
The rapids run thick and fast from day one just below the put-in point at Beni. For most of the four day expedition there is little relent. Mostly Grade III rapids – but sometimes really exhilarating Grade IV and Grade IV + - the Kali Gandaki carries us cavorting on through steep-walled gorges, under cascading waterfalls…to day 4, the last morning… a grand finale of spectacular, photogenic, big-time whitewater. And far more than just the river, the rewards include stunning upstream views of the Annapurna range, peaceful beach camps on the riverbank and the remote villages of at least five of Nepal’s main ethnic groups.
Duration: 4 days
Grade: (High Water): III-IV+
When to Visit:
Start: Beni.
Finish: Andhi Khola
Itinerary
River Distance: 90Kms
Day 1.
0800 Breakfast at our Pokhara base Camp
0900 Depart Pokhara drive to Beni en-route views of Pokhara’s Phewa Lake and the Annapurna Range
1200 Arrival at Beni Unload Through safety instruction and drill: demonstration of throw-line and flip-line Adjustment of helmets, life jackets, etc
1230 Lunch
1300 Raft 3 hrs – main rapids – Grade III+ and Grade IV – “Undercut” and “Big Wall”
1600 Set up camp just before Nayapul (“New Bridge”) – more rapids await us first thing tomorrow
1800 Dinner
Day 2.
0700 Wake-up call with tea and coffee
0730 Breakfast
0930 Raft 2-3 hrs straight into Grade III-IV+ rapids. Starting with “Little Brother”, and “Big Brother”
1230 Lunch
1330 Raft 2.5 hrs – grade IV rapid, “Morning Rapid” & several grade III – lots of big fun whitewater
1600 Set up camp
1800 Dinner
Day 3.
0730 Wake-up call with tea and coffee
0730 Breakfast
0930 Spectacular 80m gorge waterfall, the 2.5 hrs of classic roller-coaster play waves, grade III+“Double Bend”
1230 Lunch
1330 Raft 2-3 hrs through exhilarating white water – grade III+ and IV+ - “Black Rock” and “AvonWrap”
1600 Set up camp
1800 Dinner
Day 4.
0700 Wake up call with tea and coffee
0730 Breakfast
0930 Raft 2-3 hrs The Grand finale IV+ - “Seti Bendi” a.k.a. “Human for Lunch”!
1230 Reach confluence with Andhi Khola – take out point/Lunch
1400 Pack up gear & load the transport
1500 Drive to Pokhara/1830 Arrive Pokhara/EXPEDITION ENDS
1930 Team meets for a celebration dinner at our base camp