Mahakali River

Kali River, Dharchula Overview

The Kali river in Uttarakhand is a majestic river that distinguishes the border of India from that of Nepal. This river is the perfect place for hydroelectric power generation descending from a height of 3600 meters and is duly harvested by the many power plants in the region. In addition to being a source of power, the Kali river is also a site of scenic beauty.

Nestled away in the midst of picturesque mountains, the Kali River is a quaint little spot tucked away in Uttarakhand. This area also has a small shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, after whom the river is named. The river passes through the town of Dharchula before it exits the high mountains.

On both sides of the river lies the market town of Jhulaghat where one can easily purchase the local merchandise. The banks of this river make up for a tranquil picnic spot to spend some time in the company of nature and loved ones.

National parks in the river basin

The river basin created by this mighty river houses two very famous national parks on both sides of the border. Towards the Indian side, we have the Dudhwa National Park while Nepal has the Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve. These sanctuaries are asylums to very rich biodiversity, both in terms of its flora and fauna. Dudhwa National Park is a whole new tourist attraction in its right.

Adventure sports at Kali River

The strong currents of the river Kali are ideal to play host to some thrilling adventure sports. River rafting is the most exciting activity that can be easily done here. With the fast currents of the river water flailing your raft in all possible directions and your arms rowing away, the adrenaline rush of this activity is unmatched and should be experienced at least once!