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Western Nepal, from Pokhara, Nepal / Rafting

Kali Gandaki River Rafting

Travel from Pokhara for a three-day river journey, with two riverside nights and a route selected for current water levels.

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The Kali Gandaki valley beneath the Himalayan foothills
The Kali Gandaki valley beneath the Himalayan foothills.
Duration
3 daysOutline programme
River gorge
RaftingWestern Nepal, from Pokhara
Season
Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
Experience
Active rafting, subject to assessmentRafting

A closer look at the journey.

This Kali Gandaki programme begins and ends with road connections from Pokhara, following a three-day river route through the gorge landscape. The first day reaches the put-in and begins paddling toward camp. A second day continues along the river before the final section and return to Pokhara on day three.

Two riverside nights make the camp experience part of the journey as well as the rafting. The exact put-in, take-out and running sections depend on water levels and local access. The river team should assess experience and explain the intended route before departure. Confirm transfer times and camp arrangements when combining the trip with trekking or other travel from Pokhara.

  • Three river days with Pokhara road connections
  • Two nights in riverside camps
  • Gorge scenery and changing river sections

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1Travel via Pokhara and begin rafting

Drive to the agreed put-in, meet the river team and paddle to the first camp.

Day 2Raft the middle section

Continue through the gorge to a second riverside camp, with the route selected for current water levels.

Day 3Finish the river section and return to Pokhara

Complete the agreed take-out and travel back to Pokhara.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • River guiding, rafting equipment and the chosen river section
  • Camp locations, equipment and the meal plan
  • Road transfers to the put-in and from the take-out
  • Any portages or land transfers around river obstacles

Budget separately

  • International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
  • Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
  • Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
  • Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme

Before you set out.

The river team assesses suitability from the chosen section, water level, swimming confidence and previous experience before confirming the programme.

Accommodation: Riverside camping, with locations and equipment agreed in the quote.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

How is suitability decided?

The river team considers the chosen section, water level, swimming confidence and previous experience before confirming that the programme suits the group.

Where does the programme start and finish?

The main outline uses road connections from and back to Pokhara, with three river days and two riverside nights.

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