Trip Grade:
Destination: Nepal
Activities: NA
Distance : 60 km
Av. Gradient : 25 ft per mile
Best Season : Sept-Dec / Mar May
The Kali Gandaki begins its journey 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. 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. Both experienced and novice rafters will love this short trip which is ideal for those who wish to visit Pokhara.
“I have recently completed the Manaslu trek with Himalayan RST expeditions and would recommend everyone to use them. The itinerary was clearly explained, as were all the costs, the transport and other requirements. The jeeps…[ more ]
Laurence Wilbraham, United KingdomThere are 1700 Peaks (the major portion of the Mountain range.) in Nepal, Himalayas that exceed 5500 meters to 8848m (29,028ft) in height above sea level.. Presently , Only 282 of these peaks are open to expeditions . This… [ more ]