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Dammed or not
a Divine Experience
3-4 days, Grade 3+4
 With 60 rapids
over 60 kilometers the Kali Gandaki is a thrill a minute! Named
after the goddess of destruction, Kali, this is Nepal's most holy
river. Rising in the mystical region of Mustang it drops off the
roof of the world only to carve out the world's deepest river
gorge. As you roar through turbulent rapids, dodging huge boulders
and sliding down glistening chutes into churning, frothy
whirlpools, your adventure is set against the backdrop of the
Annapurna range, it's surreal snowcapped peaks suspended in view
through 120 km's of wilderness area and shadowy canyons of stone.
As you pass isolated villages precariously clinging to terraces
high above the river, you will hear the melodic calls of Namaste
from the children. Locals and pilgrims alike worship Kali's holy
river, and at every confluence one can see the fire rings from
many cremations. Pilgrims also make the journey to the Shiva
temple at Rubra Beni and greet us as we float pass. On the last
day we meet the largest rapids, providing a thrilling climax to
the journey of a lifetime! There are no warm up days on this
river, you are straight into the action with bumpy, fast, and
medium level rapids challenging you at every turn. Both
experienced and first time rafters will enjoy the exciting rapids
of the Kali Gandaki. At high water the Kali Gandaki is a Grade 4
river built to remind you that you are alive!
Is It For Me? With no warm up days you are straight into the
action with this one. If you are short of time but still want a
wilderness experience then this river is perfect for you. |
