Kaligandaki River Kayaking – 3 Days
“The Mighty Kali”
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Named after “Kali” the goddess of destruction, the Kaligandaki is said to be one of Nepal’s most holy rivers. Originating high on the Tibetan Plateau the “Mighty Kali” plunges down through the Himalayas, carving out one of the deepest gorges in the world between Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Mountains.
With exciting white water rapids, spectacular mountain views, traditional villages, endless suspension bridges, waterfalls, pristine jungle rich in wildlife, deep gorges, cultural temples and beautiful white sandy beaches for camp, we consider this to be the best all round river adventure in Nepal.
If you’d like to experience a huge variety of Nepal’s most impressive scenery on an exciting whitewater kayaking and camping adventure, then Mighty Kali is the perfect adventure for you!
What's Included
- Professional English speaking licensed guides highly trained and safety certified to international standards in Whitewater River Guiding, Swift Water Rescue and Wilderness First Aid
- Professional safety kayakers
- Gear raft support
- Kayak rent
- Dry bags and pelican boxes to keep your personal items dry and safe on the river
- Variety of fresh, hygienically prepared meals while on the river, including tea, coffee, hot chocolate and treated drinking water
- Camping logistics and equipment including shelters, tents, simple mattresses and sleeping bags
- Round trip transportation
- River permits
- Industry standard first aid kits
What's NOT Included
- Unrelated transportation, accommodation, visas, travel documents, departure taxes etc…
- Personal outfitting **as most experienced paddlers prefer to wear their own kit, PFDs, helmets, spray decks, paddle jackets and paddles are available on request at a small additional charge**
- Items of a personal nature including swimwear, towel and toiletries
- Insurance **we provide insurance for our crew – but participants must be properly insured through an emergency medical travel plan**
- Tips for guides **if you feel that our crew did a great job, you are invited but not obligated to offer a personal tip**
What to Bring
- Shorts / ½ pants
- T-shirts
- Sport sandals or comfortable shoes that can get wet and will stay on your feet
- Polypropylene / quick dry long shirts
- Swimwear
- Track pants / comfortable long pants
- Warm fleece
- Jacket (waterproof shell)
- Socks
- Shoes (not essential – do not bring big trekking boots)
- Pyjamas (something comfortable to sleep in)
- Warm hat (in cold months)
- Travel towel
- Personal toiletries
- Sunscreen / sunscreen lip protection
- Mosquito repellant
- Water bottle
- Head lamp / flash light
- Personal first aid kit
- Sleeping bag (if you do not have one – we will provide a complimentary rental)
- A little cash for treats, tips and the occasional chance for photographs
Map
Trip Departure Dates
Fall – Winter 2024 / 2025
| September | October | November | December | January |
| 14 – 16 Sep 18 – 20 Sep 22 – 24 Sep 26 – 28 Sep 30 Sep – 02 Oct |
04 – 06 Oct 08 – 10 Oct 12 – 14 Oct 16 – 18 Oct 20 – 22 Oct 24 – 26 Oct 28 – 30 Oct |
01 – 03 Nov 05 – 07 Nov 09 – 11 Nov 13 – 15 Nov 17 – 19 Nov 21 – 23 Nov 25 – 27 Nov 29 Nov – 01 Dec |
03 – 05 Dec 07 – 09 Dec 11 – 13 Dec 15 – 17 Dec 19 – 21 Dec 23 – 25 Dec 27 – 29 Dec 31 Dec – 02 Jan |
04 – 06 Jan 08 – 10 Jan 12 – 14 Jan 16 – 18 Jan 20 – 22 Jan 24 – 26 Jan 28 – 30 Jan |
Winter – Spring 2025
| February | March | April | May | June |
| 01 – 03 Feb 05 – 07 Feb 09 – 11 Feb 13 – 15 Feb 17 – 19 Feb 21 – 23 Feb 25 – 27 Feb |
01 – 03 Mar 05 – 07 Mar 09 – 11 Mar 13 – 15 Mar 17 – 19 Mar 21 – 23 Mar 25 – 27 Mar 29 -31 Mar |
02 – 04 Apr 06 – 08 Apr 10 – 12 Apr 14 – 16 Apr 18 – 20 Apr 22 – 24 Apr 26 – 28 Apr 30 Apr – 02 May |
04 – 06 May 08 – 10 May 12 – 14 May 16 – 18 May 20 – 22 May 24 – 26 May 28 – 30 May |
01 – 03 Jun 05 – 07 Jun 09 – 11 Jun 13 – 15 Jun 17 – 19 Jun 21 – 23 Jun 25 – 27 Jun |
Trip Details
DURATION:
3 days
CLASS:
III+ / IV
DEPART FROM:
Paddle Nepal Lakeside Center, Pokhara
7am (private bus)
START POINT:
Maldunga / 3 hours from Pokhara
FINISH POINT:
Mirmi / 5 hours to Pokhara
RETURNS TO:
Paddle Nepal Lakeside Center, Pokhara
(private bus)
MEALS:
Day 1 = lunch & dinner
Day 2 = breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3 = breakfast & lunch
ACCOMMODATION:
2 nights riverside beach camping
SEASON:
Open: Sept. – June
Best: Oct. – Dec. and March – June
PRICE:
$300 USD
Suggested Add On Adventures
Annapurna Trekking
Enjoy any duration of trekking around the Annapurna mountains and meet us at the River.
Annapurna Mountain Biking
Enjoy any duration of mountain biking around the Annapurna mountains and meet us at the River.
Tansen / Limbini
Continue your journey direct from the Kaligandaki River.
