Dear Traveler Colleagues !!!
Warm greetings, Namaste & Tashi Delek!!!
HOLIDAY NEPAL, takes this opportunity to  extend to all our heartfelt thanks for your continue support in promoting to Nepal-Tibet-Bhutan tour. As the new season unfold, We take this pleasure in presenting you with our new concept program for conducted tours as tentative schedule which covering NEPAL, TIBET & BHUTAN FIXED DEPARTURE round the year 2008. as well as a wide range of Trekking & Culture Program on NEPAL.
We sincerely hope & thanks once again you continuing patronage and look forward to the same in the coming years.

 THE KALI GANDAKI RIVER RAFTING

The Kaligandaki, named after the goddess Kali and probably the bet Medium length white water journey, rises in Mustang, close to the Tibet border. As it tumbles between the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range, it creates the World's deepest river gorge. It is an ancient trading route through to Tibet and now is also a popular trekking trail, The beautiful un-spoilt river offers, unique views of the Annapurna range, elusive wildlife, charming villages. thick and fat white water and deserted beach camp.

Trip Profile
Duration: 3 Days
Departure Point: Pokhara
Rafting Starting Point: Nayapul
Rafting Ending Point: Mirmi-Kali Hydroelectric Dam
River Grade - Class III-IV
Onward Travel Time: 3 Hours
Return Time: 5 Hours

Itinerary: The day before the departure date we meet the group at our Pokhara office to answer your question. You will be told where to meet for departure and details of the trips.

Day 01: At around 8:00 A.M. we drive to the put in point at Nayapul. Throughout the drive we have wonderful view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges as well a the Sacred Machhapuchhre. Upon arrival, we unload the gear, set up the rafts and after lunch you will have an extensive facture of safety briefing and demostrate you the padding technique by the Trip Leader. We meet the first class IV rapid in the first twenty minutes of being on the water, when out guides give you a confidence how they command in adventure with attitude. Safety Kayakers always lead the way as being a safety expert. The first rapids we run are "LITTLE BROTHER, BIG BROTHER, CAVE AND DAM" After crossing the Modi confluence we sep up the camp. We unload the gears and prepare dinner while you can play volleyball or experience and Adventure with music on enjoy the scenery. (Rafting 2-3 hours depends on volume and gradient of the river)

Day 02: After breakfast ones the rafts are loaded we raft down to the river for a day with many class III & IV rapids. Like "EVIL REFUND, BLACK ROCK, LANDSLIDES" as well the views of the Annapurna I the Himchuli. The river is flowing by hanging from the cliff faces and gorge. Our camp site just below the village of Purti Ghat (Rafting Approx. 4-5 hours depend up on the volume and gradient of the river)

Day 03: This section of the river also offers some white water with class III rapids. As we explore on the river we reach the small village of Seti Beni. We will have couple of hours rafting till we end the trip after lunch. Our private bus will take us back to Pokhara by early evening.

Kaligandaki River (Grade 5-5+):
Sacred Hindu river, here the rapids are technically challenging, winding through canyons and gorges. Starting at Baglung, you could raft down to Ramdighat in five-six days. You may then continue on to the confluence with the Trisuli at Devghat, adding another 130 km and 3-4 days. More Info

SETI RIVER:
The Seti river rises on the south east slopes of Machapuchare and then flows south as a unique river passing through two beautiful and contrasting scenic areas. More Info

ARUN RIVER:
The Arun is respected as one of the most mighty and powerful famous river in Nepal. Its source is on the Tibetan Plateau. Big rapids, good scenery, unspoilt and little traveled. The Arun from Tumlingtar is another option.
More Info

TAMUR RIVER:
The Tamur and its tributaries drain the snows of Kanchenjunga, the 3rd highest peak in the world. The river is the 6th largest river in Nepal. More Info
 

KARNALI RIVER:
Karnali (Grade 4-5) Nepal's longest river, It flows through steep, jagged canyons where the rapids are tightly packed. Offering challenging water at all flows. More Info

KAYAKING OR CANYONING
Kanyoning is an extreme spot geared to the ultimate sport enthusiast. It is an activity that invloves abseiling, sliding, jumping, swimming and climbing down waterfalls through steep canyon walls to deep pools. More info

Class: 2 Moderate:
Small rapid with regular waves. Some manoeuving required but easy to native.

Class: 3 Difficult:
Rapids with irregular waves and hazards that need avoiding.
More difficult manoeuving required but routes are
normally obvious. Scouting from the shore is
occasionally necessary.

Class: 4 Very Difficult:
Large rapid that require careful manoeuving. Dangerous hazards. Scouting from the shore is often necessary and rescue is usually difficult. kayakers should be able to roll. Turbulent water & large irregular waves may flip rafts. In the event of a mishap there is significant risk of loss, damage and/or injury.

Class: 5 Extremely difficult:
Continuous, powerful, confused water makes route finding
difficult and scouting from the shore is essential.
Precise manicuring is critical and for kayakers, rolling ability
needs to be 100%. Rescue is very difficult or impossible and in
the event of a mishap there is a significant hazard to life.

Class: 6 Nearly impossible:
Difficulties of class 6 carried to the extremely of navigatibility. Might possibly (but not probably) be run by a team of experts at the right water level in the right conditions with all possible safety precautions, but still with considerable hazard to life.

SAFETY:
***Safety is the most important part of any river trip. Choosing a professional veteran rafting guide is the first step. So it helps    to abide by the following tips:
***Pick your river with care. Seek information from river guide before raft. Literature on river levels and difficulty.
***There should be a minimum of two rafts per trip, So that one can help when a fall happens from the other.
***Carry first-aid kit, Survival and rescue gear.
***Check to see that end loops and the leash are adequate before you push off. This makes it easier to keep hold of your boat when swimming big rapids, and also in the event of rescue.

Be a team person, paddle synchronously.
For boats, paddles and helmets, loud colors are recommended.
Wear life jackets and helmets, properly too
Keep your feet and arms inside the raft at all time.
When you fall off into a rapid, float on your back, with your feet downstream.

Seasons

October through mid-December and March through early May are the best times. It is possible in winter, but you have to watch out for hypothermia. During monsoon (June to September), the white water sections are dangerous, but gentler stretches are run-able