Sunkoshi River

Sunkoshi River

Sunkoshi River

Overview

The Sunkosi is considered the longest river in Nepal traversing 270 km in length through the beautiful Mahabharata range. We begin our rafting journey 3 hours drive from Kathmandu to the Tibet border. The river meanders its way through the lovely and picturesque Mahabharata range of mountains. As the river progresses through fantastic scenery and quiet beautiful villages at the river side, its intensity picks up and we will experience some of the biggest waves ever seen on raft able rivers. This trip is listed as one of the world’s top ten classic river journeys.   

 

Itinerary

Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Dholalghat or Nepal Tar 

Early morning we drive to the put-in point at Dholalghat or Nepal Tar. Throughout the drive, we have wonderful views of the ancient city of Bhaktapur and magnificent view of the Himalayan ranges. Upon arrival at Dholalghat or Nepal tar, we unload the gear- lunch will be served and our expedition leader will brief on safety. then we hit the first major rapid “MEATGRINDER”class 4-it’s a fairly straight run down the center, avoiding holes left and right. A few meters below here the Tama Koshi River joins in the Sunkoshi from the left. Few km below the confluence of the Likhu Khola is a short, class 3 rapid “pre- Anxiety” and this is followed by along class 4 rapid “High Anxiety with a large hole on the left halfway down and a series at the bottom. Float a while and overnight camp at Khurkot.

 

Day 02: Rafting continues 

On this day of our river expedition we will start with several classes 4+ and 5 rapids, so we should prepare the hardest and most interesting one, Harkapur 2 and 3, which should be carefully scouted, which is in the top ten rapids of the world. Camp at Harkapur

 

Day 03: Rafting continues

Some km below Harkpur, Dudhkoshi River joins in the Sunkoshi from the left. Below here, the river valley widens into an arid area of the gravel and rocks. You meet exciting rapids followed by “Jaws”-quite a long rapid with a large rock on the bottom right that forms a huge hole at certain levels. We camp out after jaws.

 

Day 04: Rafting continues

On this day, you will encounter with mostly 4+ rapids you go straight into the exciting rapid “rhino Rock “which is a grade 4+ followed by “Jungle Corridor” a kilometer of continuous white water, at the end of these rapids a series of water falls cascades in from both banks and this is great place for a wash, massage and recuperation. Overnight camp

 

Day 05, 06 & 07: Rafting continues

Last few days are mainly wave trains .If you are interested “try to upset the raft and rescue with the help of the rope; you can try Kayaking, swimming.” Our expedition leader will teach you basic skills, which are needed to maneuver the boat or learn Eskimo roll. The last day of our expedition, brings you to the last major rapid class 4+ “Big Dipper a series of huge standing waves, an exciting climax. A few km. later and mighty Arun river enters from a gorge on the left, almost immediately afterwards, the Tamor River also adds its water and the combined river becomes the Sapta Koshi (Seven rivers). Then you float along on the powerful current and then, rounding a corner, a new suspension bridge swoops high over the river and the hill dramatically gives way to totally flat terai and this is the end of a classic and memorable river journey. We will finish our trip at Chatara; pack up the gear and then drive back to Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park or Pokhara.

Cost Includes

• Transportation to/from Kathmandu as per itinerary
• All International standard rafting equipment (such as helmets, life jackets, plastic paddles and spray jackets etc.)
• Well-trained and highly experienced rafting guides, cooks, and other helping staff.
• Camping & Cooking equipment (tents, mattress & kitchen gear).
• 3meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
• Accommodation in 2 person capacity tent during the rafting
• All staff salary, insurance, meals etc.
• All necessary fees, Government/Local taxes, all national park and conservation area fees. Tourist service charge,

Cost Excludes

• Any type of personal expenditure such Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks & phone.
• Food & accommodation cost in case of any natural accident caused by weather.
• Tips, gratuities to our rafting crew
• Rescue & insurance such as travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects. You are advised to insure for it.

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