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The Kaligandaki River is
named after the Hindu goddess Kali. The River springs up
on the edge of the Tibetan platue in the Upper Mustang
Region. It tumbles down to the plains through Dhaulagiri
and Annapurna ranges carving through one of the deepest
Canyons in the world. The Kaligandaki is one of Nepal’s
finest and most fun medium length Rivers, merging great
white water with some of the Nepal’s fine scenery and
fascinating villages. It runs with clear and blue water
and offers breathtaking mountain views. Along the
journey it travels through tiny villages and pristine
land. This river
is one of the most holy in Nepal and the way is dotted
with cremation and burial mounds along with many small
temples.
This river offers a
great range of rapids and gives you technical and fun
rafting. In the evening your camp will be on the
pristine white water sands and you will enjoy the quite
night time.
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River Rafting
Highlights |
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Discover Nepal’s
fine scenery and fascinating villages
breathtaking mountain views
Travels through tiny villages and pristine land.
Offers a great range of rapids
Tumbles down to the plains through Dhaulagiri
and Annapurna ranges |
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River Rafting Itinerary: |
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Day
01: Drive to the rafting put-in-point at Baglung,
throughout the drive we have wonderful views of
the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks as well as
the sacred Fishtail Mountain. Upon arrival we
unload gear. We serve lunch and our professional
guides will give you a full safety briefing.
After briefing it is straight in the grade 4
rapid Little brother followed quickly by Big
Brother. If you have any doubts you have no time
to think about them now! It is grade 4 to 4+ all
the way! The scenery is impressive with blue
green water, high sided lush green valleys and
amphitheatres of golden sandstone cliffs with
eagles riding the updrafts. On the left, pass a
fascinating temple and ghat at the river1s
confluence with the Modi Khola. Tonight we camp
at one of nature’s five star sites with mind
blowing views and dancing waterfalls.
Day 02: Today is continuous grade 3 to 4
world-class white water with rapids like
Rafter’s Refund and our Breaker. Wave trains and
holes abound early so watch out if you don’t
want to flip! Adrenalin junkies hold on tight
but don’t forget to keep glancing back upstream
to catch views of the amazing Annapurna’s. Once
camped, the village of seti Beni is just a short
walk upstream and guarantees to delight with its
stone flagged lanes and curious youngsters
skylarking.
Day 03: As we continue downstream, the river
cliffs narrow eerily above us and we enter a
somber canyon glistening with wet black rocks.
You experience what can only be seen from the
water, so drink it all in as we drift towards
our take out point. After lunch we take the four
hour drive back to Pohkara. |
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Cost Information:
(The trip price will vary depending on the group size,
duration and services required. Please contact us via
our website with your details to obtain a quote.)
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Cost Includes:
Transportation from / to Kathmandu by tourist bus as per
itinerary.
All International standard rafting equipment as
necessary (Such as self bailing rafts, helmets, life
jackets, kayaks, plastic paddles and spray jackets etc.)
Well-trained and highly experienced rafting guides,
cooks, and other helper staff.
Camping & Cooking equipment (tents, mattress & kitchen
gear).
3 times’ a day continental & Nepalese meals during the
rafting period (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Accommodation in 2 person capacity tent during the
rafting
All staffs salary, insurance, meals etc.
All necessary fees, Government/Local taxes, all national
park and conservation area fees. Tourist service charge,
Cost Exclude:
Any type of personal expenditure such Alcoholic
beverages and drinks, phone, and laundry.
Food & accommodation cost incase of any natural accident
caused by weather.
Tips, Gratuities and expenditure.
Rescue & insurance such as travel, cancellation,
accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft
of or damage to baggage and personal effects. You are
advised to insure for it. |