With 60 rapids over 60 kilometers the Kali Gandaki is a thrill a
minute! Named after the goddess of destruction, Kali, this is
Nepal 's most holy river. Rising in the mystical region of
Mustang, it drops off the roof of the world only to carve out
the world's deepest river gorge. As you roar through turbulent
rapids, dodging huge boulders and sliding down glistening chutes
into churning, frothy whirlpools, your adventure is set against
the backdrop of the Annapurna range, its snowcapped peaks
suspended in view through 120 kilometers of wilderness area and
shadowy canyons of stone.
As you pass isolated villages precariously clinging to terraces
high above the river, you will hear the melodic calls of Namaste
from the children. Locals and pilgrims alike worship Kali's holy
river, and at every confluence one can see the fire rings from
many cremations. We will also float past the Shiva temple at
Rubra Beni.
On the last day we meet the largest rapids, providing a
thrilling climax to the journey of a lifetime! There are no warm
up days on this river, you are straight into the action with
bumpy, fast, and medium level rapids challenging you at every
turn. Both experienced and first time rafters will enjoy the
exciting rapids of the Kali Gandaki. At high water the Kali
Gandaki is a Grade 4 river
Duration : 04-05 days, Grade : 3-4 |