The
Kali river forms the international border between India and
Nepal in its upper reaches. A self-contained river journey
down this river is one of the prime options in this part of
the Himalaya. The river flows past terraced farms of Kumaoni
and Nepali villages, fresh water streams, sandy beaches, thick
tropical jungles, plantations as we travel downstream through
the terai belt negotiating exciting white water. With the
Mahseer making it an angler's delight, the lack of road access
makes it a complete wilderness journey. After the first few
days of serene float past its confluence with the Saryu at
Pancheshwar (also a famous fishing spot) with the occasional
big rapid, the Kali makes its final descent to the plains
in the last day on river, beginning with the mighty Chooka
rapid. Flowing past the terai hills after densely forested
hillsides, this trip is an outdoor wilderness experience in
a league of its own. |
