Kali Gandaki River, Western Region, Nepal
4.5 (18 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Western Region Bodies of Water
Holy river in Nepal
I following that river many time on my trekking guide job for trekking in Annapurna regions. Many peoples believe that to wash in the water here guarantees salvation after death. To the Buddhist it is the place that the great sage Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) meditated at, and to all, it is the source of fossilized ammonites, known locally as shaligrams that are found all along the upper reaches of the Kali Gandaki River valley. This trek is recommended year round as most of this trek is always in the rain shadow. Tulasi Ram Paudel Professional freelancer trekking guide in Nepal
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4Kai Wah 5:00 PM Jan 14, 2020
Wonderful Nature!!!
Trekking along the lower Mustang area between Jomsom Muktinath trek, Marpha and Tatopani will be passing by this beautiful gorge and nature. The trekking path is windy with beautiful scenery. A great motivation for trekkers with beautiful views. We had a wonderful and memorable time trekking despite the tiring journey!
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5RachanaR18 5:00 PM Apr 28, 2015
Deeply revered river, the source of Shaligrams
The Kali Gandaki river is the source of Shaligrams, which are believed to be the incarnations of Lord Vishnu and necessary to build any Vishnu temple. These are a special type of stone, some of which are fossils and they are shaped differently, believed to be different avatars of Lord Vishnu.
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