Kali Gandaki Canoeing & Rafting

The Kali-Gandaki is the most accessible river from the trekking base of Pokhara. The dam built close to the confluence of the Andhi Khola has shortened the five-day trip. The maximum time spent on a river is now 3 days. The last two days were less exciting, but certain sad losses resulted: a visit to Ridi village, Ranighat (an old abandoned palace that’s like something from an Indiana Jones movie set), and ‘Walk in the Dark, a great class 4 that was a good finale to the trip. The Kali Gandaki river rises in Mustang, the bit of Nepal that sticks out into Tibet to the North. Before it reaches the put-in, it passes between the mighty Dhaulagiri in the west and the Annapurna massif in the east. This gorge is more than 4 miles deep. Lower down at the put-in, the river goes south, and a great adventure begins. Canoeing and kayaking are low-impact activities that can improve your aerobic fitness, strength, and flexibility.