Trip Facts
Program Code:
ATH-NR 02 |
Duration:
3 days |
Program Type:
Rafting |
Minimum pax:
2+ |
Mode of Travel:
Land |
Start Trip:
Modi Khola |
End Trip:
Kali Gandaki |
Program Grading:

Trip Overview
The Kali Gandaki, a tributary of the Trisuli, originates in Mustang along the Nepal/Tibet boarder. It is relatively flat until it reaches Kalopani where its gradient substantially increases and the river takes on an entirely different feel. The river here winds its way though steep mountain gorges and lush tropical forests providing beautiful scenery for the entirety of our rafting trip. The Kali Gandaki is one of the most remote rivers in Central Nepal as there are no roads or trekking trails that follow the river. Because of this the river canyon is extremely pure and unspoiled. The local villagers that we meet along the way have seen very few Westerners and will be very curious and friendly toward you. As we work our way down through these gorges we will have plenty of opportunity to test our rafting skills against continuous class 4 whitewater. After long days of paddling you will be able to kick up your feet and relax as the guides prepare an appetizing dinner. With a full stomach we can sit back around the camp fire, look at the stars, reminisce about today and dream about tomorrow!
Itinerary Detail
Day 01: We will meet at the Equator Sales Office in Pokhara at 7. 30 am. Here we will be able to store any extra luggage. After breakfast, (not included) we will drive to Beni, about a 3 hour trip. Once arriving we will unload the gear, eat lunch and load the rafts. Here we will have our safety briefing after which we depart. After a brief warm we encounter 2 big class 4 rapids "little Brother" and "Big Brother". After scouting the rapid’s safety kayaks will descend followed by the rafts. The confluence of the Modi Khola marks arrival of our evening campsite. Here we will unload the rafts while our team prepares dinner while you relax, take in the scenery, or play volleyball.
Day 2: ToDay is filled with plenty of adrenaline and spectacular scenery. We will have breath-taking views of Annapurnna 1 and Himachuli interspersed with continuous class III sections of river. Eventually the river will culminate with the challenging class IV rapids, "Refund" and "Tombstone". Lush vegetation and spectacular waterfalls cascade down the cliff faces and lead us to camp at the village of Purti Ghat.
Day 3: After breakfast we will load the rafts for our final Day of rafting. We will float down to the holy village of Seti Beni. Here team members have the opportunity to take photos of the Kali Gandaki’s biggest rapids and explore the sacred Hindu temple. After negotiating the biggest rapids of the trip our journey will float to a peaceful end. Here we will load the bus to Pokhara, or for the lucky ones continue down the river.