The Kali Gandaki River is one of the major rivers of Nepal for rafting destination. The Kali River begins its journey high on the Tibetan plateau in the kingdom of Mustang border of Nepal and Tiber. The Kali Gandaki river flows southward through a steep gorge known as the Kali Gandaki Gorge (the deepest gorge in the world) or Andha Galchi, between the mountains Dhaulagiri (8167 m) to the west and Annapurna (8091 m) to the east. The river with total catchment area of 46,300 sq km is notable for the deep gorge through which it flows and for a large hydroelectric power in Nepal. The Kali Gandaki River Rafting was first opened to commercial use in 1991 since then adventure lover can enjoy through Rafting in Kali Gandaki River. The journey of Kali Gandaki River Rafting descends through challenging white water, unique cultures and amazing beaches. Being one of the holiest rivers in Nepal, every river junction on the Kali Gandaki is dotted with cremation sites and above ground burial mounds.
The Kali Gandaki is one of Nepal’s very best rivers for whitewater Adventure rafting.Rafting in Kali Gandaki River Rafting begins and ends in Pokhara you need to get there one day before the trip. Kali Gandaki River has some 60 rapids within 72 km of its distance. Over the rafting trip, you are forced to nominate yourself with rapids like ‘Little Brother’, ‘Big Brother’, ‘Rafters Refund’ , ‘walk in the Dark’ at the end of descends; all of them are quite enough to flip a raft. During our three days rafting trip at Kali Gandaki River mostly Grade III rapid-but sometimes really exhilarating grade Iv and Grade IV+- too. It is not necessary to have experience for doing Rafting on Kali Gandaki River, if you have healthy enthusiasm for adventure, don’t mind being wet for whole day, have a sense of humor then Kali Gandaki River rafting definitely will provide you a jolting, roller-coaster ride through a very big bathtub, an exhilarating tussle with natural force.
Departure Point…………..Pokhara
River Start Point…………..Near Beni
River Finish Point………....Mirmere
River Grade…………….....III – IV++