“Typical Wildness expedition for Kali Gandaki River”

The famous Kali Gandki raise in mustang an cooperative of Nepal poke into Tibet on the other side of the Himalaya. Here it is a flat and braided river flowing in an arid open valley and cuts one of the deepest gorges in the world between Daulagiri height 8167m to the west and Annapurna 8091m to the east. The beautiful sceneries, tumbling waterfalls and grate challenging rapids attract the many whitewater seekers to encounter once upon a time for their rafting experience. This holy river is ideal for medium length wildness expedition and a reward for bird watching and wildlife.

The kali Gandaki River is one of the oldest major river of Gandaki river system in mid-west of Nepal. Before Himalayan born 70 million years ago, the river was following from the marginal Himalayan range of Tibetan plate it was falling into the tethys sea of Indian Ocean. After Himalayan rage born it cut the valley of Annapurna (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m) massif in between formed deepest gorge in the world. The kali Gandaki river valley route also known as oldest trading route and holy pilgrimage trail to the Muktinath (nirvana centre).

The Kali Gandaki is named after the goddess Kali and is considered a particularly holy river.

After the convergence with the Modi Khola the river swings south through an area where until recently tourists where almost unknown. There are few villages actually on the river – most are located on the river terraces some hundreds of meters above. This is a rewarding river for the bird watcher, you can see mongoose, monkey, and signs of leopard and others.

Facts of River Rafting

River Name: Kali Gandaki
River Days: 3
River Distance: 60 Km./37 miles (Approximately)
Difficulty: 4
Rafting starting point: Nayapul
Rafting ending point: Mirmi
Water Volume (Cumecs): 120
Best Season: Spring & Autumn

Safety Equipments we provide on trip:-

1. Best quality self-bailing inflatable raft
2. Whitewater safety helmet,
3. modern plastic paddle,
4. neoprene-wetsuit,
5. lifejacket
6. Dry top Jacket
7. Waterproof Container/Barrel for camera and valuables things
8. Dry bag,
9. First-Aid Kits and Tents/mass fly sheet and sleeping mat
10. other necessary camping gear cooking utensils,
11. Hygienically prepared food and drinks.

Things you have to bring for the trip

River wear gear:

• shorts- half pant
• T-shirts (long sleep for sun protection)
• swim wear
• Sun Cap/Glass/Cream
• personal water bottle
• A pair of river sandals.

For the camp site wear:

• Personal sleeping bag
• lightweight shirts
• Trouser/pant
• under garments socks
• a towel,
• light shoe
• Fleece type pullover
• flash light, personal toiletries
• camera
• reading and writing materials
• Medication recommended by your doctor.