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'Kali
Gandaki'
Whitewater
Wilderness Expedition
Pokhara
to Pokhara
4
DAYS -River Distance: 90 Kms
Grade
(High Water): III-IV+
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Using the dee
pest
gorge in the world that is formed between the
Annapurna Massif and Dhaulagiri and named after
the ferocious Goddess Kali, the Kali Gandaki is
one of Nepal's very best rivers for whitewater
rafting.
The
rapids run thick and fast from day one just below
the put-in point at Beni. For most of the four day
expedition there is little relent. Mostly Grade
III rapids-but sometimes really exhilarating Grade
IV and Grade IV+ - the Kali Gandaki carries us
cavorting on through steep-walled gorges, under
cascading waterfalls-to day 4, the last morning-a
grand finale of spectacular, photogenic, big-time
whitewater. And far more than just the river, the
rewards include stunning upstream views of the
Annapurna range, peaceful beach camps on the river
bank, and the remote villages of at least five of
Nepal's main ethnic groups.
| Day1 |
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| 0800 |
Breakfast
at our Pokhara Base Camp. |
| 0900 |
Depart
Pokhara Drive to Beni en-route views of
Pokhara's Phewa Lake and the Annapurna
Range. |
| 1200 |
Arrival at
Beni Unload Through safety instruction and
drill; demonstration of throw-line and
flip-line. Adjustment
of helmets, life jackets, etc. |
| 1230 |
Lunch |
| 1300 |
Raft
3 hrs- main rapids-Grade III+ and Grade
IV-"Undercut" and "Big
Wall" |
| 1600 |
Set
up camp just before Nayapul ("New
Bridge")-more rapids await us first
thing tomorrow. |
| 1800 |
Dinner. |
| Day
2 |
|
| 0700 |
Wake-up
call with tea and coffee. |
| 0730 |
Breakfast. |
| 0930 |
Raft 2-3 hrs
straight into Grade III-IV+ rapids. Starting
with "Little Brother", and
"Big brother". |
| 1230 |
Lunch. |
| 1330 |
Raft
2.5 hrs-Grade IV rapid, "Morning
Rapid" & several grade III-lots of
big fun whitewater. |
| 1600 |
Set
up camp. |
| 1800 |
Dinner. |
| Day
3 |
|
| 0700 |
Wake
up call with tea and coffee. |
| 0730 |
Breakfast. |
| 0930 |
Spectacular
80m gorge waterfall, then 2.5 hrs of classic
roller-coaster play waves, grade III+ -"Double
Bend". |
| 1230 |
Lunch. |
| 1330 |
Raft
2-3 hrs. through exhilarating white
water-grade III+ and IV+- "Black
Rock" and "Avon Wrap". |
| 1600 |
Set
up Camp. |
| 1800 |
Dinner. |
| Day
4 |
|
| 0700 |
Wake
up call with tea and coffee. |
| 0730 |
Breakfast. |
| 0930 |
Raft
2-3 hrs The Grand Finale IV+ - "Seti
Beni" a.k.a "Human for
Lunch"! |
| 1230 |
Reach
confluence with Andhi Khola-take out
point/lunch. |
| 1400 |
Pack
up gear, and load the transport. |
| 1500 |
Drive
to Pokhara/1830 Arrive in Pokhara/Expedition
Ends. |
| 1930 |
Team
meets for a celebration dinner at our Base
Camp. |
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'SETI'
The
Perfect Introduction of Himalayan Whitewater, a
Short Wilderness Rafting Experience On Nepal's
Warmest River.
Pokhara
or Bandipur to Chitwan/Ktm 3 Days- River distance:
63kms.
Grade
(high water); II-III
Himalayan
rafting simply means team work and camaraderie in
an idyllic wilderness setting;-in a word, The Seti
River. Its water flow through technical chutes and
channels allowing our skills as paddlers to grow.
The rapids are grade II and III-big waves,
challenging holes and narrow runs, all 'wetting'
your appetite for more!
The
beauty of The Seti extends beyond its warmish
sparkling waters. The Seti Khola is in an isolated
gorge surrounded by luscious jungle. You can spot
abundant wildlife along the river banks, including
monk
eys,
deer and a wide array of birds and butterflies.
Several villages are nestled into the face of the
gorge allowing us to stop for a village walk along
the way.
Mid-day
on the 3rd day is the take-out point down stream
of where The Seti had joined The Trisuli. From
here it's less than an hour to Royal Chitwan
National Park.
| Day1 |
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| 0900 |
Breakfast
at Bandipur or Pokhara. |
| 1000 |
Depart
Bandipur of Pokhara Drive to put-in at
Damauli. |
| 1130 |
Bandipur
and Pokhara Groups rendezvous at Damauli
Unload Through safety instruction
and drill; demonstration of
throw-line and flip-line Adjustment of
helmets, life jackets, etc. |
| 1230 |
Lunch. |
| 1330 |
Raft
2.5 hrs. Practice boat skills on easy
whitewater. |
| 1600 |
Set
up riverside beach camp. |
| 1800 |
Dinner |
| Day
2 |
|
| 0800 |
Wake
up call with tea and coffee. |
| 0830 |
Breakfast. |
| 0930 |
Raft
2-3 hrs Good Grade II+ and III's. |
| 1230 |
Lunch. |
| 1330 |
Raft
2.5 hrs-Stunning scenery, some grade II's
and III's plus go with the flow drifting and
swimming from rafts. |
| 1600 |
Set
up camp. |
| 1800 |
Dinner. |
| Day
3 |
|
| 0800 |
Wake
up call with tea and coffee. |
| 0830 |
Breakfast. |
| 0930 |
Raft
2-3 hrs. Best grade III's saved till last
then confluence with Trishuli river and to
take-out point. |
| 1230 |
Lunch. |
| 1400 |
Abroad
road transport to Chitwan, Kathmandu etc. |
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'TRISHULI'
Nepal's
Most Popular Rafting River
Kathmandu
to Pokhara, Chitwan or Back to Kathmandu.
2
DAYS-River Distance: 40kms. Grade (high water):
III-IV
The
gorge of the Trishuli-just 2.5 hrs from
Kathmandu-embodies a blend of celestial vistas,
varied wildlife as well as whitewater fun.
Big bouncy waves, hefty holes, and tricky chutes
all go towards making an exhilarating ride to
remember with a combination of grade II+ and III+
rapids with some IV's in the post-monsoon season
.. Rapids such as Snell's Nose, Teen Devi, Ladies
Delight, Upset and the aptly named Surprise rapid.
On
our overnight rafting schedule the evening's
campsite is nestled on the sandy banks of the
river. We have dinner surrounded by the tranquil
setting of the Trishuli valley. We sit by
candlelight discussing experiences and playing
ludicrous games. The next day the rafting ends
with lunch before boarding our bus to Pokhara
(approx 4 hrs), Royal Chitwan National Park
(approx 2 hrs) or back to Kathmandu (approx 4
hrs).
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