Sunkoshi River Rafting
The Sun Koshi or, 'River of Gold' rises near ShishaPangma in Tibet and runs eastwards, draining the highest mountains in the world before emerging on the plains of India where it joins the Ganges. It is reputed to be one of the world's top ten rafting rivers with a total length for rafting of around 272kms. The journey takes you through the unspoilt countryside and small villages of some of Nepal's remotest regions. Providing you with a unique wilderness experience along with some of the best rafting in the world.
River Info
Departure point: Kathmandu / drive 3 hrs.
Rafting starting point: Barabise.
Rafting ending point: Lamosangu Dam.
Rafting time: 5 hours.
River grade: 3 - 4.
Return journey time: 3 hours.
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Breakfast at 7am / drive to Sukute Beach (lunch) / safety briefing / raft upper Sun Koshi / Bhote Koshi continuous grade 4 rapids / overnight camp.
Day 02: Breakfast / load rafts / lunch / departure.
Day 03: Big grade 4+ rapids "No exit" and "Meatgrinder". The Tama Koshi joins the Sun Koshi at this point, doubling the volume of water. Camp located near a beautiful Shiva temple overlooking the confluence / overnight camp.
Day 04: Few kilometres below the confluence of the Likhu Khola, encounter a series of rapids known collectively as "Anxiety" including / pre / post and "High Anxiety". scout river / overnight camp.
Day 05: Harkapur. Prepare to run one of the largest and most difficult rapids of this river. Harkapur II. Camp beyond the confluence of the Sun Koshi and Dudh Koshi which drain Mt Everest / overnight camp.
Day 06: Rest day trek or relax at camp.
Day 07: "Jaws" I, II & III and Rhino Rock rapids are negotiated today / camp above the Jungle Corridor.
Day 08: The "Jungle Corridor" contains several kilometres of continuous white water, and waterfalls cascade down both sides of the canyon. It is a remote and wild place demanding commitment / overnight camp.
Day 09: A relaxing morning floating through stunning landscapes soaking up the sun and watching the world go by. The Big Dipper provides a fitting finale to this incredible journey, huge standing waves and a giant hole separate you from the Himalaya and the northern plains of India. After the confluence of the Arun Rivers the foothills dramatically give way to flat lands of the Terai / take out point at Chatra.
Day 10: Drive (15 hours) back to Kathmandu or drive to Biratnagar / fly to Kathmandu.
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