Named after the Hindu goddess, Kali, incarnation of Goddess Durga, the Kaligandaki belongs to yet another river system which is a run off of a good number of Mountain peaks in the Himalaya. Carving it's way between the gigantic peaks of Dhaulagiri and the majestic Annapurna, the river also weaves through the deepest gorge in the world. This is a medium length river and has rapids named small brother, Big Brother and refund.
This is a three-day trip combining the great whitewater and its turbulent rapids, amazing scenery, little old villages and along the way are great views of mountains. From the put-in  point, through villages and canyons no road crossing is encountered. Interesting fossils are found are found under water and some hidden beneath the while sandy beach.
The thundering rapids, the incredible view of the Annapurna range and the huge gorges make this a unique experience. Many temples and villages are visited along the way adding to the rafter's cultural experience. The rapids of kaligandaki being technical and continuous, keep the rafters busy paddling through most of the day. The cultural exposure adds much to this exciting trip.