Kali Gandaki River Rafting (4+ rapids)- Best Thrilling Rafting Experience
The mighty Kali Gandaki River Rafting begins its journey from Tibetan Plateau in Upper Mustang, through the deepest gorge in the world which emerges out from the middle of Annapurna massif and Mt Dhaulagiri. It got its name after the goddess Kali known for her furiousness and brutality. Kali Gandaki is known best for whitewater river rafting.
The river raft comprises the valley with scenic beauty, peaceful beach, remote villages, and mind-blowing mountain vista which adds another dimension to your adrenaline rush. This class III to IV + river bestows us with thrilling slides and tumultuous torrents which keep the paddlers busy against all technical rapids.
The starting point of this trip is from Maldunga which is 3 hours drive from Pokhara and ends in Mirmi which is 5 hours drive to Pokhara from the ending point of rafting. Kali Gandaki river rafting offers you scenic mountains, villages, temples, jungle, wildlife, suspension bridges, temples, gorges and is also highly recognized as the super fun, big and bouncy rapids with exciting wave trains.
Kali Gandaki River Rafting will be guided by professional English-speaking licensed guides highly trained and safety certified to international standards in Whitewater River Guiding, Swift Water Rescue, and Wilderness First Aid.
We also offer other beautiful and classic rafting packages like Classic Trishuli River rafting and the Bhote Koshi Thrill rafting.
After your arrival in Kathmandu airport. Trek Venture Nepal Pvt.Ltd representative escorts you to hotel room in private transport.
Sightseeing to the Swayambhunath Stupa also famous as Monkey Temple and Pashupatinath Temple. Both recognized as UNESCO world heritage site since 1979 AD. Also other cultural or historic sites like Durbar sqare, etc.
From pokhara, we drive for about one and half hour towards our destination. After unloading the rafts and other equipment, you will be given full safety briefing.
After set up is complete, it begins with some class III rapids, considering it to be the warm up for the team. After 10/15 minutes you will be encountering 2 big class 4 rapids i.e. ‘Small Brother’ and ‘Big Brother’. Your guide will be making 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. Sleep and dine at camp in beach.
Once the rafts are packed you start down the river for a day mixed with adrenaline calm and spectacular scenery including views of Annapurna 1 and Himalchuli. You will tackle many class III sections and the challenging class IV named Refund.
Soon after being back on the water you reach the holy village of Seti Beni. The river has deposited a house size boulder in the confluence with a smaller tributary. Since confluence is considered holy places in the Hindu religion, this boulder has become an important shrine to the local river people. Not long after this it is time for the journey to end. You load up the gear and prepare for the bus journey back to Pokhara.
After a decent rest, you can go for further sightseeing of local attractions, local diners,etc.
Departure to onward destination. TVN representative escort you for departure to Kathmandu airport. End of our service.
