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Sun Koshi

Grade 4+/5 - One of the great Himalayan rafting rivers

All meals 'on tour' included

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Duration

10 Days
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Accommodation

2 Nts Hotels - 7 Nts camping
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Trip Overview

Grade 4+/5: One of the greatest Himalayan rafting expeditions

This suggested organised rafting trip in Nepal can readily be extended to include sightseeing and other activities too. What can we say? The Sun Koshi (The River of Gold) is regarded as one of the top ten whitewater rafting rivers in the world. To the informed, this river needs no introduction. It flows through the untouched countryside and small villages of the beautiful Mahabharat Lekh mountains of the central Nepal Himalaya. The start point lies three hours east of Kathmandu at Dolalghat, and the end point is at Chatra, near Dharan in the Eastern Terai. The Sun Koshi’s volume increases considerably as it combines with seven big tributaries to become one of the major rivers of South Asia. The first few days offer fun class II-III rapids and allow time to learn the skills and teamwork needed for the much larger, far more challenging rapids to come as the whitewater builds into great, thundering class III-IV+ and sometimes class V rapids if water levels are high. The Sun Koshi presents the chance to see a very special part of Nepal that is rarely seen by outsiders and, with it, billions of litres worth of heart-pumping, world-class whitewater action. In addition to out-standing whitewater rafting, the Sun Koshi offers varied and changing landscapes from terraced farmland to steep gorges and then to sub-tropical jungles. Each night you'll camp on large, sandy river banks in close contact with village people and perhaps rewarding sights of wildlife. The final part of the river may well be the most dramatic – 10kms of nearly non-stop class IV rapids through the ‘Jungle Corridor, and climaxing with the ‘Big Dipper’ rapid.
Sleeping bags (3-season) will be required for the nights spent camping. We can arrange sleeping bag rentals if required.

Grade 4+/5: One of the greatest Himalayan rafting expeditions

  • This suggested organised rafting trip in Nepal can readily be extended to include sightseeing and other activities too. What can we say? The Sun Koshi (The River of Gold) is regarded as one of the top ten whitewater rafting rivers in the world. To the informed, this river needs no introduction. It flows through the untouched countryside and small villages of the beautiful Mahabharat Lekh mountains of the central Nepal Himalaya. The start point lies three hours east of Kathmandu at Dolalghat, and the end point is at Chatra, near Dharan in the Eastern Terai. The Sun Koshi’s volume increases considerably as it combines with seven big tributaries to become one of the major rivers of South Asia. The first few days offer fun class II-III rapids and allow time to learn the skills and teamwork needed for the much larger, far more challenging rapids to come as the whitewater builds into great, thundering class III-IV+ and sometimes class V rapids if water levels are high. The Sun Koshi presents the chance to see a very special part of Nepal that is rarely seen by outsiders and, with it, billions of litres worth of heart-pumping, world-class whitewater action. In addition to out-standing whitewater rafting, the Sun Koshi offers varied and changing landscapes from terraced farmland to steep gorges and then to sub-tropical jungles. Each night you'll camp on large, sandy river banks in close contact with village people and perhaps rewarding sights of wildlife. The final part of the river may well be the most dramatic – 10kms of nearly non-stop class IV rapids through the ‘Jungle Corridor, and climaxing with the ‘Big Dipper’ rapid.
    Sleeping bags (3-season) will be required for the nights spent camping. We can arrange sleeping bag rentals if required.

Example Itinerary

    • Day 1
      Arrive Kathmandu
    • Day 2
      To the Sun Kosi and raft
    • Day 3 - 8
      Sun Kosi River Expedition
    • Day 9
      Fly to Kathmandu
    • Day 10
      Depart Nepal

  • DAY
    1

    Arrive Kathmandu

    Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the "KGH" Hotel in the heart of the Thamel district. You'll be given a briefing on your forthcoming adventure, and in the evening, you can take dinner at your leisure in one of the many choices of cafes and restaurants in Kathmandu, although the open-air courtyard cafe of the KGH Hotel is as good as anywhere.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel - Kathmandu
    Included Meals: None

    DAY 1

    Arrive Kathmandu

    Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the "KGH" Hotel in the heart of the Thamel district. You'll be given a briefing on your forthcoming adventure, and in the evening, you can take dinner at your leisure in one of the many choices of cafes and restaurants in Kathmandu, although the open-air courtyard cafe of the KGH Hotel is as good as anywhere.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel - Kathmandu
    Included Meals: None

    DAY
    2

    To the Sun Kosi and raft

    A private transfer takes you east along the road to the Tibetan border and to the confluence of the Bhote Koshi and Indrawatti Rivers, from where the Sun Koshi begins. Once everything is unloaded and ready,, you'll be given a full safety briefing. You'll be given wetsuits, lifejackets, and safety helmets (paddles too!) and everything needed for this self-sufficient, wild rafting expedition is carried on the rafts. Anything you need with you for the next few days will be stored in dry bags on board. After lunch, the rafting begins with a 3-hour paddle to tonight's camp on a suitable sandy bank. Enjoy a tasty dinner cooked for you on the banks of the Sun Koshi and enjoy your first night of wild camping.

    Accommodation: Wild Camp, Sun Koshi 1
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FULL SUPPORT CAMPING


    DAY 2

    To the Sun Kosi and raft

    A private transfer takes you east along the road to the Tibetan border and to the confluence of the Bhote Koshi and Indrawatti Rivers, from where the Sun Koshi begins. Once everything is unloaded and ready,, you'll be given a full safety briefing. You'll be given wetsuits, lifejackets, and safety helmets (paddles too!) and everything needed for this self-sufficient, wild rafting expedition is carried on the rafts. Anything you need with you for the next few days will be stored in dry bags on board. After lunch, the rafting begins with a 3-hour paddle to tonight's camp on a suitable sandy bank. Enjoy a tasty dinner cooked for you on the banks of the Sun Koshi and enjoy your first night of wild camping.

    Accommodation: Wild Camp, Sun Koshi 1
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FULL SUPPORT CAMPING


    DAY
    3 - 8

    Sun Kosi River Expedition

    The typical pattern for these days is usually an early morning wake-up call with 'bed tea' served in your tent, followed by an 'al fresco' breakfast. Once camp is broken, it's onto the waters for whitewater fun and paddling for 3–4 hours and to a suitable scenic place for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, there are more Sun Koshi capers for between 2 and 4 hours before the next wild camp location and dinner.

    Accommodation: Wild Camps, Sun Koshi 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY 3

    Sun Kosi River Expedition

    The typical pattern for these days is usually an early morning wake-up call with 'bed tea' served in your tent, followed by an 'al fresco' breakfast. Once camp is broken, it's onto the waters for whitewater fun and paddling for 3–4 hours and to a suitable scenic place for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, there are more Sun Koshi capers for between 2 and 4 hours before the next wild camp location and dinner.

    Accommodation: Wild Camps, Sun Koshi 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY
    9

    Fly to Kathmandu

    A morning of final paddling down the Sun Koshi River and to the takeout near Chatra. Once everything is packed up, it's a private transfer to Biratnagar Airport for the 35-minute flight to Kathmandu. Look to your right, and you'll see Everest! Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel, and the remainder of the day is at your leisure. You could, of course, readily extend this holiday with some extra days in and around Kathmandu for some mountain biking or even a spot of sightseeing.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    DAY 4

    Fly to Kathmandu

    A morning of final paddling down the Sun Koshi River and to the takeout near Chatra. Once everything is packed up, it's a private transfer to Biratnagar Airport for the 35-minute flight to Kathmandu. Look to your right, and you'll see Everest! Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel, and the remainder of the day is at your leisure. You could, of course, readily extend this holiday with some extra days in and around Kathmandu for some mountain biking or even a spot of sightseeing.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    DAY
    10

    Depart Nepal

    A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.

    Included Meals: Breakfast

    Of course, there's no reason to depart today; your Nepal holiday can be readily tailor-made.

    DAY 5

    Depart Nepal

    A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.

    Included Meals: Breakfast

    Of course, there's no reason to depart today; your Nepal holiday can be readily tailor-made.

    IMPORTANT

    This is an EXAMPLE ITINERARY and can be customised for you accordingly.

    Please consider whether you want your customisable, private trip itinerary to also include CONTINGENCY.

    See our ABOUT CONTINGENCY Information

    Please CONTACT US to discuss CONTINGENCY and ADDITIONAL ACCLIMATISATION, as well as other CUSTOMISATION POSSIBILITES for your PRIVATE CUSTOM TREK

Price Guide

Price based on a private party of 4 persons, twin share rooms, low season.
  • $ US 1065

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What's included

The price shown is for guideline purposes only. The price is inclusive of all accommodation described in the detailed itinerary, all airport and land transfers, private overland travel, internal flights as indicated in the itinerary, meals as indicated in the itinerary, main baggage transfers, rafting crew and all rafting equipment, camp cook, all camping equipment (except sleeping bags), permits and fees, and a Snow Cat Travel Rafting Guide. All guides are English-speaking professionals and fully licenced.

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