The most popular medium length river trip rises on Mustang and flows down through world's deepest gorge. Kaligandaki offers spectaculars views of natural beauty and some tremendous challenges of less known area of Nepal and white water adventure.About the Snowpal Treks and Expedition.Snowpal Treks and Expedition has been known as one of the best white water specialists with over a decade of experience in running trips all of Nepal 's permitted rivers with 100 Percent safety records .EquipmentWe basically follow the suggestions allocated by the lonely planet guide book providing you with high quality equipment such as a self bailing raft, American Cup life jackets, white water helmets, Carlisle paddles, advance rescue Kayaks, 100 percent water proof barrels, dry bags, first aid kit, two person tent, dry jacket, sleeping bags, mattress and professional raft guide. (well trained on emergency, medical, technical & River safety)FoodWe are always conscious of serving hygienic yummy meals, sterilized drinking water on the trips. Our chefs are Knowledgeable in Nepalese and international cuisines. The vegetables are iodine treated. We provide tin packed and fresh foodTrip DetailsPut in: Nayapul (690 m.). Drive from Pokhara (PKR)River Distance: 72 km.Trip Duration: 3 days (PKR/PKR)Paddling days: 3 days.Take out: Ramdighat (370m) 4 hrs. Drive to PKR.Rapid Graded: 3/4/4 +
Day -01: Drive to the rafting put-in-point at Baglung, throughout the drive we have wonderful views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks as well as the sacred Fishtail Mountain . Upon arrival we unload gear. We serve lunch and our professional guide give you full safety briefing. After briefing it is straight in the grade 4 rapid Little brother followed quickly by Big Brother. If you have any doubts you have no time to think about them now! It is grade 4 to 4+ all the way! The scenery is impressive with blue green water, high sided lush green valleys and amphitheatres of golden sandstone cliffs with eagles riding the updrafts. On the left, pass a fascinating temple and ghat at the river1s confluence with the Modi Khola. Tonight we camp at one of nature's five star sites with mind blowing views and dancing waterfalls.
Day 02: 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 in the watch out if you don't want to flip! Adrenalin junkies knock your self out 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 walk upstream and guarantees to delight with its stone flagged lanes and curious youngsters skylarking.
Day 03 As we continue downstream, the river cliffs narrow eerily above us and we enter a somber canyon glistening with wet black rocks. You experience what can only be seen from the water, so drink it all in as we drift towards our take out point.
What to Bring ?
On the Raft
Off the Raft
T -shorts
Sun hat/cap
Trainer/Teva type sandals
Shorts
Sunglass
Water bottle
Swimsuit
Toiletries/special medications
Long trousers
Towel
Dry shoes/socks
Warm fleece jacket
Warm shorts
Good sleeping bag
Sun block
Torchlight
