Kali Gandaki River Rafting 6 days
Facts of the trip
| Trip Code: | KGRF02 |
| Trip Duration: | 3 days |
| Max. Altitude: | 1200m |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Program Type: | Rafting |
| Trek Start Point: | Damauli |
| Trek End Point: | Narayanghat |
| Accommodation: | Teahouse / Camping |
| Meals: | Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee |
| Mode of Travel: | Land |
| Transportation: | Car / Bus / Flight |
| Minimum Pax: | 2+ |
| Best season: | March - June / September-November |
The Kali Gandaki is Nepal longest and the only river that meets the Ganges. Kali Gandaki raises in mustang an enclave of Nepal poking into Tibet on the other side of the Himalaya. Kali Gandaki River rafting explores lush fields and forests to the mountains into the desert-dry trans-Himalayan region. It offers you the spectacular vies of Annapurna and Machhapuchhare range. The Kali Gandaki is the most remote rivers in Nepal. There are no roads or trekking trails that follow the river.
We will have drive or flight to Pokhara. Kali Gandaki River rafting begins with close up views of the Himalayas, ecosystems, paddy fields, forests, and the deepest gorge. You’ll enjoy the 3-4 grades rapids with deep points and exciting flips. The camping during the Kali Gandaki rafting is another major way to make your rafting success. You will witness the natural versatilities with the vegetation and wildlife. Kali Gandaki is also popular for the high degree of Kayaking in the white river. Both experienced and novice rafters will love the raft in Kaligandaki.
The river rises in Mustang, on the northern side of the Himalayan range. It creates one of the world’s deepest river canyons.
The rapids on the Kali Gandaki are much more technical and continuous keeping paddlers busy all day. Both experienced and novice rafters love this. Nowhere else is it possible to find such diversity on a 3-day raft trip. Nice drops, sparkling chutes and turbulent rapids provide class III to IV+ runs during the fall and spring seasons. This ancient trading route from Tibet takes you through the deepest river gorge in the world. Watch for the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain Ranges (the popular trekking route) and have your camera ready
Day 01: Drive to Raft start point (70 km, 3- 4 hrs drive)
Day 02: Wake up with tea, coffee and breakfast then pack our equipment and set out for full day trip.
Day 03: After being back to the raft we reach the holy village of Seti Beni then Pokhara or Chitwan National partk .
Day 04 :- Full days activities
Day 05:- Drive to Kathmandu from Chitwan
Day 06 :- Final departure
Day 01: Drive to Raft start point (70 km, 3- 4 hrs drive) with the splendid view of Annapurna range. Upon arrival we unload all the gears and receive a full range of safety tip briefing. After Lunch crew take you to river bank ti begin your exciting 3 days rafting trip. We begin with plenty of class III rapids on the first day to warm up the team. In a couple of hours raft we encounter two big class 4 rapids: ‘small brother’ and ‘big brother’ after escorting the group, safety kayak go first and then the raft. Right after two fun rapids, we reach Modi Khola confluence where we choose the beach for evening campsite.
Day 02: Wake up with tea, coffee and breakfast then pack our equipment and set out for full day trip. We raft down the river for a day mixed with adrenaline, calm and spectacular scenary including view of Annapurna I and Hiunchuli. We will tackle many rapids class III section and the challenging class IV named ‘REFUND” this section of river is abundant with views and lush vegetation hanging from the cliff faces. Overnight in campsite right beneath of Purti Ghat.
Day 03: After being back to the raft we reach the holy village of Seti Beni. The river has deposited a house size boulder in the confluence with a smaller tributary. There is usually a great audience to watch and listen to the spectacle as each team negotiates the rapids that has formed around the holy place. After a short rafting trip brings you to Mirme the end of the journey. After lunch drive to onward destination Pokhara or Chitwan national Park.
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AVAILABILITY OPTIONS
OPENED: This date is available and open for bookings.LIMITED: There are very limited number of available places on this departure. Immediate booking.
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Your Program Duration = 3 days Days
All the Prices are in GBP (£) Per Person.
Cost Include
Cost Included
- Private Transportation.
- Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip.
- River Permit for rafting
- Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (only during the winter) on certain rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment.
- Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook, Kitchen staff etc).
- Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire Safety Kayak.
- Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation.
- Expedition elements include professional guides and leadership.
- First aid kid box.
Cost Exclude
1 person USD$ 435 for one person
1-2 person USD$360 for per person
up to 5 person USD$ 345 for per person
Cost not included
- Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages during the whole trip.
- Hotel accommodations & meals at if you stay anywhere at the hotel during whole trip.
- Emergency evacuation.
- Things of personal use.
- Member insurance.
- International airport pick up drop (if you order we can arrange).
- Tips to Staff ( if you are happy with our staff service during the Rafting)
our testimonials
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and then…
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years. My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern. The second trek I did with Dammaru two years…
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Dear Dammaru I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I…
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769…
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon…
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and then as a support person in Nepal before, during and after. He completed the following tasks with the utmost professionalism and patience.
Arranged transfer of a large number of funds from Australian bank account to Nepalese bank account.
Communications with the village before we arrived to ensure the walls were built.
Organized our itinerary and necessary bookings for the trekking part of our journey for 8 adults.
Once we arrived in Nepal he then assisted us in purchasing all the gear we needed for the finishing of the hothouse. e.g. Polycarbonate roof sheeting and the many other bits of hardware necessary.
Transport of the roofing etc to Phortse village via helicopter, plane, yak, and porter.
As well as being a part of the project Dammaru also was our trekking guide for the duration of our trip of 5 weeks. He organized everything for us from the hotel, in Kathmandu and everything in between our trek to base camp.
He is honest, reliable and always puts the customer first. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dammaru to anyone who is considering a trip to Nepal.
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader
I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years.
My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern.
The second trek I did with Dammaru two years later. This trip was the culmination of a long term project to build hothouses in a village deep into the Solu Khumbu region.
www.himalyanhothouse.org To complete this project Dammaru had a pivotal role in developing contacts, sourcing materials helping to manage the project finances. During the preparations for the Hothouse project, we found Dammaru to be honest, prompt and very hardworking. He also showed a great understanding of our requests and needs for the project to be successful. During the trek, itself Dammaru co-ordinated seven of our group and six porters as well as an extra climbing guide. He also acted as a very effective interpreter and liaison with the people of the village of Phortse.
On a personal level, Dammaru is the most genuine man with a big heart. He shared the passion for our project and its humanitarian ideals. Once again our safety during the whole trek was his main concern. A phrase often used by Dammaru sums up his professional work ethic. Service is most important.
I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Dammaru Niraula if you plan to undertake a trek or similar activity in Nepal.
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Dear Dammaru
I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I would recommend you as one choice. His personality and professional guide skill makes me fun of Trekking and Nepal. so I am planning to go to Nepal again this August. He may meet all demand of you request on your trekking trip even though you join in the big group. Because he has more over 10 years experience of trekking guide for Many English and Japanese speaker. Actually, I have never met such a good Japanese speaker guide and I had no chance to speak in English with him.
I can recommend him to all people who need great experience guide with English or Japanese.
so you can get satisfaction for a great guide.
Very Thanks,
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769 feet).
Our group was led by Dammaru Niraula and we were most impressed by his leadership qualities. He introduced us gently to the lower altitudes and gradually encouraged us on longer and more arduous days of trekking. At Manang, he encouraged us to take a day trek up the lower slopes of Gangapurna and Annapurna III (see my photo below) and afterward to attend an altitude safety lecture in Manang. We are all convinced that, without his careful attention to altitude safety, we would not all have completed the trek over Thorong La and some of us at least would have joined the many trekkers who are forced to descend suffering from altitude sickness. We will always be eternally grateful to Dammaru and his team of Sherpas.
Like many Nepalese, Dammaru has a very quiet and gentle nature with a keen sense of humor and fun. At first, he appears to be shy and reserved but is constantly attending to the needs of his guests, assessing their temperaments and abilities and adjusting the itinerary accordingly. After a few days in his care, you come to realize that you are in the hands of an experienced, competent and understanding mountain guide.
I can recommend him too highly and know that he will continue to offer excellent trekking facilities in the Himalayas.
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. We live in a plain and therefore training for the trek was a challenge in itself. We spent our weekends climbing up and down a 700metre high hill that was regarded as sufficiently steep for our training needs. However, we were unsure of what to expect in Nepal and were concerned about our levels of fitness for the trek that we had in mind. We were introduced to our guide, Dammaru at the hotel we were staying in Kathmandu and our anxieties were quickly alleviated. This diminutive gentleman exuded confidence and assured us that he was able to accommodate our individual fitness levels and ensure that our time in his country was hassle free. And indeed he did! Without it being particularly noticeable, Dammaru controlled the tempo of our daily treks in order that the enjoyment factor always exceeded any physical discomfort. His relationship with the locals was both real & genuine which meant we never felt like intruders or uncomfortable in their presence. Dammaru's keen negotiation skills with the local tea house proprietors' meant the delay between arriving & unwinding from the challenges of our daily treks was minimal with the accommodation always being appropriate to our needs. His professionalism was faultless. He provided us with a wealth of information on all aspects of the history, culture, flora, and fauna of this remarkable country. Not only was he a fantastic guide, but his cheeky grin and sense of humor ensured Dammaru to be a fantastic traveling companion. Our dealings with Dammaru exceeded all expectations and we hope to make a return visit to this stunningly beautiful country.
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