Kaligandaki River Kayaking – 3 Days

“The Mighty Kali”

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • The “best all-round river in Nepal”
  • Mountains, villages, temples, jungle, wildlife, suspension bridges, temples, gorges and more!
  • Super fun, big and bouncy pool drop rapids with exciting wave trains
  • Beautiful remote beach camping

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!

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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

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Trip Departure Dates

Winter – Spring 2024

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

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

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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:

$275 USD until end June 2024
$300 USD from Sep 2024

 

Suggested Add On Adventures

Annapurna Trekking
Enjoy any duration of trekking around the Annapurna mountains and meet us at the River.
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Annapurna Mountain Biking
Enjoy any duration of mountain biking around the Annapurna mountains and meet us at the River.
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Tansen / Limbini
Continue your journey direct from the Kaligandaki River.

HOTEL KARUNA @ LAKESIDE
Our favorite place to stay in Pokhara