08 Days · Uttarakhand

08 days of pristine wilderness

Mahakali Rafting Expedition

Wilderness and Rafting Experience

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Duration 08 Days

Region Uttarakhand

Start / End Kathgodam

Difficulty Challenging

₹ 50,000 / person

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Next Departure Not Announced

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Overview

The Mahakali rafting expedition is a self supported trip on the entire length of Kali river right from Jauljibi to Tanakpur. The river flows almost entirely in remote and isolated regions and forms a natural border between India and Nepal. This expedition is known for very beautiful and scenic camping locations and exciting whitewater rapids that rate up to class III+ difficulty levels.

The Gori river confluences with the Kali at Jauljibi and is henceforth called the Kali. The river gains volume as multiple small tributaries and streams meet it along the way. One of the main tributaries being Saryu which confluences at a place called Pancheswar, which is famous internationally for angling. After Pancheshwar the river is christened as Kali Sharda, and had the best whitewater sections between Pancheshwar and Tanakpur.

To join this expedition one has to commit their plans well in advance so that the required paperwork can be concluded in time. The river is an international border so there is quite a lot of formalities and permissions to be obtained from various authorities that are involved in securing the border regions.

A river rafting expedition is an active vacation that expect involvement from the guests at all levels, whether it is helping to setup the tents, or to lend your hand in collecting of wood for bonfire. The prime activities in a day are around rafting, and moving the camp from one point to another as we move down the river. All camping gear and provisions also travel with us on separate cargo boats. Post afternoons are at leisure where one can choose to have a volleyball bout or settle down with a book.

Detailed Itinerary

Kathgodam to Pithoragarh

Guests will be picked up from Kathgodam railway station in early morning, and the drive to Pithoragarh will take about 7 hours. At pithoragarh overnight in hotel.

Pithoragarh to Jauljibi to Chowkidari camp

Post breakfast drive about 2.5 hours to Jauljibi. One would get some amazing photo opportunities when the Himalayan peaks will come in view shortly after leaving Pithoragarh. At Jauljibi, our river team would have already prepared the rafts and all the belongings and camping equipment would be secured in waterproof dry bags. After a detailed safety briefing, we would start our rafting journey. Camp would be setup after about 4 hours of rafting. One can involve in beach volleyball or choose to laze around. Evening around bonfire and barbeque. Overnight in tents.

Chowkidari camp to waterfall camp

Wind up the camp in morning, and continue our journey downstream. Camp after another 3-4 hours of easy to moderate section of the river. Overnight tents.

Waterfall camp to Pancheshwar

Today we will raft through Jhulaghat where the river squeezes to just about 10 feet in width. Camp would be setup at Pancheshwar which is a famous location for angling.

Layover day

A rest day is planned today. We can indulge in camp games, or we can hike around the area, take a dip in the warm and clear waters of the Saryu river which confluences at this place.

Pancheshwar to Rupali gad

From Pancheshwar the river will gain volume and speed. We would encounter several good class rapids before we setup camp.

Rupali Gad to Pari Gaon

Today we would be running some amazing whitewater sections and would pass the Chooka village that has fame due to the erstwhile man eating tigers of kumaon authored by Jim Corbett. Pari Gaon camp site is a very beautiful location. Overnight tents.

Pari Gaon to Boom further to Kathgodam

The last day of rafting through exciting whitewaters as the river enters the terai forests. Towards the end the river would be more peaceful as the geography changes to plains. The trip would end at Boom which is couple of kms short of Tanakpur. From here a 2.5 hours drive to Kathgodam railway station ETA 6-7 PM.

Inclusions

✓ Professional team having experience of multi-day expeditions
✓ All river gear and safety kayaks
✓ All camping gear
✓ RIver permits and necessary paperwork
✓ Comprehensive first aid kit.
✓ Transfers as detailed in the itinerary.
✓ Seven nights stay ( one night hotel at Pithoragarh, six nights camping ) with all meals ( lunch of day 1 till lunch of day 8 ).

Exclusions

✗ Train/Air fares up to and from the starting and ending points.
✗ Meals and refreshments during the road journey,
✗ Insurance of any kind
✗ Expenses of personal nature, alcoholic drinks etc.
✗ Anything not mentioned explicitly in the schedule/program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Participant should be minimum 15 years of age.
People with past history/ailment of heart, asthma, epilepsy should take doctor’s advice.
If prospective participant is on any support medication or device, they need to discuss with us in advance prior to enrolling for this tour.
One should have basic level of fitness and preferably some comfort in water to get the best experience of this tour.
Additionally please read and understand the Disclaimers.

CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR THIS TOUR are levied as per the following schedule

Up to last 30 day(s) excluding departure date : No charges
29-20 day(s) excluding departure date : 25 %
19-10 day(s) excluding departure date : 50 %
9 day(s) excluding departure date : 100%
( No Refunds )

+ Charges are calculated excluding the departure date
+ Date is computed till 5 PM of the day of cancellation ( IST )
+ Schedule of cancellation charges may vary across different tours

Example of a charge calculation:
If departure date is 10-March-2020 and cancellation was done on 6-March-2020 at 4:30 PM, then charges will be calculated as per last 04 days excluding departure date.However if cancellation was done on 6-March-2020 at 6 PM, then it is understood as last 03 days excluding departure date

This tour is operated from October to May months. Best experience can be had from early November to early March.

Personal torch, quick drying clothes/swimming costume for rafting, waterproof floater kind of sandals with a secured back strap, retainer strap for shades or prescription glasses, cameras, sun protection/block cream, moisturizer, change of clothing to wear after the river trip, towel, toilet kit etc. Warm clothing would be needed from mid October to mid March.

Please pack compact and only necessary items. Do NOT bring any stroller bags or any hard suitcases. Best is to have sturdy airbags/duffel bags.

This tour starts and ends at Kathgodam, Uttarakhand, India

Kathgodam is well connected by road and railways.

Guests are recommended to take the overnight Ranikhet express to travel to/fro Delhi. In case any alternative train or mode of transport is being considered, the same should be discussed prior to making a booking with us.

Guests will be picked up from Kathgodam railway station.

At end of trip, the guests will be dropped back to Kathgodam Railway station. ETA 1800

INDEMNITY/DISCLAIMER AGREEMENT

All participants are compulsorily required to sign a disclaimer form that legally indemnifies TEAM 4 ADVENTURE and all team members against any mishappening on the tour. Prospective participants are required to understand this, and enroll for the tour only if they consent to the same.

CAMPING AND WILDERNESS DISCLAIMER

This tour involves camping in the wilderness, and guests are expected to rough it out, if situation so demands.
During most of the tour period, we would away from road support and any formal medical facilities. Communication to the outside world may also be severely limited.
Any evacuation would be demanding and costs for the same would be borne by the participants concerned.
Due to weather disruptions, road blocks, land slides and other situations which may not be under our control, the tour can get delayed or modified. Any costs or losses arising due to such unforeseen situations would be borne by the participants.
No personalized/room service is possible.
All meals and refreshments would be served in the common mess area at decided timings.
Toilets are tented dry pit based.
Bathing facility may not be possible.