Kali Gandaki River

The Kali Gandaki River, one of Nepal’s most thrilling whitewater destinations, offers a 3-day, 2-night rafting expedition through deep gorges, remote villages, and exhilarating rapids. Nestled between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, this journey combines adrenaline-pumping adventure with breathtaking Himalayan scenery. Below is a detailed professional overview, itinerary, and cost breakdown.

• Maldhunga is a 3–4 hour drive from Pokhara and serves as the put-in point for Kali Gandaki rafting trips.

• The river here flows through the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the world’s second-deepest canyon, flanked by Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Annapurna (8,091 m)

• Duration: 3 days / 2 nights, Difficulty: Class III-IV rapids (moderate to challenging), Best Season: March–June and September–November (optimal water levels) , Starting Point: Maldhunga (3–4 hours from Pokhara), Ending Point: Mirmi (5-hour return to Pokhara)