The put in is below the small town of Ramdi and alongside a grade 2 plus rapid, easily portageable. With our gear loaded on the raft supporting us for the river journey, we pushed off and paddled downstream into the wilderness. A river journey is special, each day waking to the unknown of what the day will bring. On many rivers kayaks and rafts have become a regular sight for local villagers, however the lower Kali Gandaki has seen very little river traffic and definitely no stand up paddleboards. Travelling for six days we were treated to white beaches to camp on, fantastic food and friendly locals. River days start with an early morning tea and breakfast, breaking camp once the sun has dried the dew from the tents and tarps. Each day paddled for several hours before pulling over onto a deserted beach for lunch. Around 3pm we waited for the best beach to camp to show itself as we floated past. Then the raft was unloaded in the early afternoon, tarps erected and the all important kitchen set up. Tea and popcorn was our early evening snack before settling down to amazing feast and fireside stories.
