The Kaligandaki river originates high on the Tibetan plateau in the Kingdom of Mustang. Plunging down through the Himalayas, the river carves the deepest gorge in the world between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, both 8000m peaks.
The Kaligandaki river originates high on the Tibetan plateau in the Kingdom of Mustang. Plunging down through the Himalayas, the river carves the deepest gorge in the world between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, both 8000m peaks. The river was first opened to commercial use in 1991 after exploration by an experienced rafting team. When not negotiating the multitude of big volume rapids, time on the river can be spent enjoying the backdrop of the Annapurna ranges and cascading waterfalls. The trip combines well with a visit to Pokhara and trekking in the Annapurna region.
We drive to Baglung, the put-in point for rafting. On the way, we enjoy wonderful views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and the holy Fishtail Mountain. Upon arrival, we unload gear. Our professional guides will provide a safety briefing and serve you lunch. Then it's straight into the grade 4 rapid, Little Brother, followed by Big Brother. You have no time left to doubt! The grade is 4+! The scenery is stunning with its blue-green water, lush green valleys on high sides, and golden sandstone amphitheaters. Eagles are riding updrafts. Pass a temple and ghat on the left at the confluence of the Modi Khola. We camp tonight at one of the five-star sites in nature, with breathtaking views and dancing falls.
Today is continuous grade 3 to 4 world-class white water with rapids like Rafter's Refund and our Breaker. Wave trains and holes abound early, so watch out if you don't want to flip! Adrenalin junkies hold on tight but don't forget to keep glancing back upstream to catch views of the amazing Annapurnas. Once camped, the village of Seti Beni is just a short walk upstream. It guarantees delight with its stone-flagged lanes and curious youngsters skylarking.
We will raft towards Setibeni today and as usual, we hit small rapids today. Paddling around the Setibeni, we will see some black rocks called Shaligram which are worshipped by the Hindus as the manifestations of Lord Vishnu. We continue to raft until we reach our take-out point, i.e. Miami. From there we head back to Pokhara by bus which takes about five hours.
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