KALOPANI - Black water

Kalopani literally means 'black water' in Nepali. It is from here that the relatively calm Kali Gandaki river narrows down, changes colour and roars down south with its much-revered rapids. From Kalopani you will realize exactly why the river's name is Kali Gandaki. "Kali" translates to "black" in English. To the extreme north of Kalopani, there is a new guest house and a coffee shop which is much talked about. Then there is the Thakali cultural museum and a safe water drinking station close to each other. Annapurna I which does not feature prominently throughout the circuit will be visible from Kalopani.