Sunkoshi River Rafting

9 Days

Sunkoshi River rafting has been rated as one of the top ten rafting trips in the world.  The Sunkoshi River rises in Tibet and flows eastwards. In Nepal through the valley between the Mahabhart Lekha (Hills) and the Himalaya. It is also in the list of must do while in Nepal.

Highlight for Sunkoshi River Rafting

  • Longest River Rafting in Nepal
  • Enjoy Nepal’s natural beauty
  • Meet Nepal different ethnic  people, culture, wildlife
  •  Find out 250 different species of orchids
  • Can be driven to Chitwan National Park or Koshi Tappu for an excellent safari trip

River of Gold The Sunkoshi River rafting has been rated as one of the top ten rafting trips in the world.  The Sunkoshi River rises in Tibet and flows eastwards. In Nepal through the valley between the Mahabhart Lekha (Hills) and the Himalaya. It is also in the list of must do while in Nepal.
Sunkoshi River rafting is longest river trip and the most fascinating among the few rivers, which flow down from snow-capped mountains. Big rapes, warm water, beautiful scenery and great camping makes this is a classic multi-day river trip. At its best in medium to high flows. This enchanting river expedition of 9 days will definitely be the highlight of you visit to Nepal. Its memory shall last forever and ever.

Also within a short span or 9 days, we come in close contact with Nepal’s natural beauty, people, culture, wildlife and its rivers, it’s simply magic, an experience you shall be glad you took.  In route to the Chatara you come across many ethnic groups. Also in this trip you have 250 different species of orchids to look for. River chats, dippers, flycatcher, wall creepers and bulbuls.

There are numerous (abundant) rapids such as Meat Grinder, Punch, and High Anxiety etc. Scaled from 3-8 will eventually emerges into the low land of Terai at Chatara. After 45-minute drive from Chatara you arrive in Dharan.  Which use to be British Gurkha Army recruiting center in Nepal for decades.  Now you have several options as you can drive to Biratnagar and take a flight to Kathmandu or drive to Chitwan National Park or Koshi Tappu for an excellent safari trip or drive back to Kathmandu.

<p>Kathmadnu to Dolalghat 3 hour drive</p><p></p>

<p>4 hours The gathered villagers shall cheer you as you drift away slowly gathering momentum, slowly leaving behind the Langtang ranges. Sunkoshi is considered as a Holy river by the Nepalese Hindus, the river flows into the Holy Ganges in India, soon we hit the very technical rapid called Khuei Bhai rapid, strewn with rooks and boulders, hence, considerable care is need. Camp for the night near the Mahadev temple, reputed to be the first Shiva temple in Nepal.</p><p></p>

<p>approx. 6 hours WET AND WILD.immediately we are hitting the rapids passing enroute the fishing village of Kodaris’ and the Chamera Bhir were you see hundreds of bats screaming and clinging to the walls of the cliffs, some good fun filled rapids takes up to Khunkot where we camp for the night.</p><p></p>

<p>5 hours Habitations dwindle, few poor Rai villages’ enroute, exciting rapids in the afternoon with good photo prospects</p><p></p>

<p>6 hours Today, we pass through deep gorges punctuated with exciting rapids unfolding pleasant floats in the afternoon troops of Langur and Rhesus monkeys can be seen romping the riverbanks.</p><p></p>

<p>Today is one of the most exciting and challenging days of the expedition encountering some very demanding rapids where you witness the skills of our guides, we pass through ‘Bridge rapids’ and ‘Krishna rapids’ stopping to carefully plan our strategy through the next rapids. Mr. Mangal Gurung was the first rafter to successfully take rafts in 1979 and he has the distinction of being the 1st Nepali to raft the Sunkoshi, it was a no mean success, hence, the rapid is named after him ‘MANGAL RAPID’. Floating past the confluence of the Dudh Koshi, we hit the last rapid for the day, ‘Roller Coaster’ a hair rising rapid.</p><p></p>

<p>6 hours Hold tight, the ride is not over yet.as past the point of Sap Su Khola is a rapid with the greatest drop Huge ‘holes’, ‘eddies’ and churning ‘stopper waves’ demands team work and hard paddle.Day 8: Bander Ghat to Bonjur Ghat rafting aprox. 6 hours We take to the rapids again, busy all morning earnestly thanking for the lunch break, emerging from the Mardheku gorge the river spreads wide, less agitated after its confinement between steep cliffs and gorges.</p><p></p>

<p>6 hours Today the whole stretch is a mixture of fun filled rapids and calm undulating floats, you are somewhat relived, yet sad that the trip is coming to an end, all good things ultimately does.</p><p></p>

<p>After lunch takes night bus to Kathmandu or drive to Biratnagar to take a flight back to Kathmandu. After a while we join the turbid waters of the Arun Koshi encountering our last rapids to the junction of the Tamur Koshi. The river changes its course from west -east to northeast through beautiful gorge floating to the white temple of Barahchhatra set upon the east bank. This is a Hindu temple dedicated to 12 different Hindu Gods and Goddesses; we stop to pay a visit. Suddenly we break through the Mahabharat and Rapcha ranges and spreading before us is a completely flat horizon, slowly we drift to Chatara. After Chatara we drive to Koshi Tappu or Chitwan National Park for an excellent Safari or drive back to Kathmandu or drive to Biratnagar for your fly back to Kathmandu.</p><p></p>

Cost Include

  • rivate Transportation.
  • Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip.
  • River Permit.
  • Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, , dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety, medical equipment and sleeping bag.
  • Safety Kayak.
  • Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc).
  • Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire.
  • First aid kid box.
  • Company T-Shirt.

Cost Exclude

  • Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages during the whole trip.
  • Emergency evacuation.
  • Things of personal use.
  • Member insurance.
  • Tips to Staffs
  • Please bring
  • T-shirts.
  • swim wear for on the river.
  • Warm clothing for the evenings including a fleece or a pullover.
  • Sunscreen and lip protector.
  • Sunglasses (with retaining device) and/or a cap.
  • Towel and Toiletries (environmentally friendly is best).
  • Personal medication.
  • Flashlight.
  • Footwear.
  • Reading book.

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Sunkoshi River Rafting