This classic river trip is famous for
being one of the top ten river journeys in the world.
The ever changing scenery helps to ensure that every
day on the river is exciting and different. The beginning
of the trip sees high mountains, open valley, forests
and small remote villages. The final days bring you
to open plains and the thriving village of Chatara.
The rapids encountered at the beginning of the trip
are fairly relaxed class 3, giving an excellent opportunity
for great teamwork to really develop. As the river
winds its way across the country the size of the rapids
increase and it is not unknown for villagers watching
from the riverbank to lose sight of the raft in the
huge waters! This is an ideal trip for those wanting
to combine peaceful stretches of stunning scenery,
some challenging rapids and the experience of a lengthy
trip where lifelong friendships can often begin
Dumja, instead of Dolalghat the
new put-in point for the Sun Kosi River is about 3
hours east of Kathmandu and reached by private minibus.
The 235 km. of river action can take either 7 or 9
days, depend on the season. There is an orientation
meeting early in the evening before the trip, providing
you with an opportunity to ask any further questions
you may have, to meet your fellow rafters and also
your guide.The return journey from the take-out point
of Chatara, in the far south east of the country,
takes approximately 16 hours to Kathmandu. It is also
possible to arrange a flight from Biratnagar (1 hour
road journey from Chatara) to Kathmandu or Pokhara
in additional cost.
Starting Point :Near Sukuthe (altitude 620 m), 3hrs
drive 52 Kms.
Ending Point :Chatra (altitude 115m), 555 kms to
Kathmandu.
Distance :272 km
Grading :Class 4- (5-)
Duration :09 Days
Average gradient :0,2%
Maximum gradient :0,6%
Volume in November :285 M3/sec
Best season :October - December & from Feb-May
Group Size :from two,joining basis & Private
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu-Sukute Resort
At 7 am meet at our Office KTM- store extra luggage.
Breakfast, . Drive to Sukute Beach Resort lunch. Safety
briefing, raft Upper Sun Kosi / Bhote Kosi Continuous
class 4 rapids. Stay Sukute Resort the put-in-point
of the Sunkoshi.
Day 02 : Thrilling Rafting, O/n Camp.
Breakfast - load rafts - lunch. Couple of hrs Raft,
Camp.
Day 03 : Rafting, O/n Camp.
Breakfast, Raft Big class 4+rapids "No exit"
and " Meat grinder". Tamba Koshi joins the
Sun Koshi on the doubling the volume of the Sun Kosi
Camp located near a beautiful Shiva temple overlooking
the confluence.
Day 04 : Continue Rafting O/ n Camp.
Several km below the confluence of the Likhu Khola
we negotiate the, "Anxiety" series of rapids,
including, pre, post and "High Anxiety".
Scout and possible photo stop.
Day 05 : Continue Rafting O/ n Camp.
Arrive at Hakapur bazaar. Prepare to run one of the
largest and most difficult rapids on the river Hakapur
II. Camp beyond the confluence of the Sun Kosi and
Dudh Kosi, which drains Mt Everest.
Day 06 : Day at leisure, O/n Camp.
Day 07 : "Jaws" I, II & III', Rhino
Rock, camp above the Jungle Corridor, Camp.
Day 08 : Continue Rafting O/ n Camp.
The "Jungle Corridor" contains several kilometers
of continuous white water. Waterfalls cascade down
both sides of the canyon. It is a remote and wild
place demanding commitment.Camp.
Day 09 : Continue Rafting O/ n Camp.
Ending Day.
A relaxing morning floating through stunning landscapes
soaking up the sun and watching the world go by. The
Big Dipper a fitting finally to the Sun Kosi. Huge
standing waves and a giant hole separate you between
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 and Trip ends
at CHATARA drive to Kathmandu or Biratnagar.
Tour
Cost & Inquiry email:
askinfo@enet.com.np or
info@nepaltravels.com
Price: joining Basis US$55.00 Each
Day,
Service Include
Freshly cooked full board Meals, Camping gears;
two men a tent sharing, Kitchen tent, Dining tent,
toilet tent, life jackets, helmet.
Ground transportation going by tourist Bus or private
Coach , transport back tourist coach or local bus
depend on mode time & mode of vehicle, staffs;
Cook, Captain and kitchen crews.
Service does not include
Bar Bills, Private Transport, Emergency evacuation,
things of personal use and travel insurance, Biratnagar
-Kathmandu Airfare ( US$ 77.00).
What we provide
Things you need to Bring
Please bring with you shorts and a T-shirt or swimwear
for on the river, suitable footwear for wearing
in the raft, warm clothing for the evenings, a towel,
sun block and your camera. A flashlight is also
useful
What you need to tell us
Please tell us if you are a non-swimmer,
or not very confident in the water. Also it is essential
that you inform us of any medical conditions that
may affect your well being on the trip.
Safety
Adventure Whitewater takes the safety of its clients
very seriously. All our guides are licensed, with
many years of experience on the rivers of Nepal
and other European countries. All are trained in
CPR, First Aid and advanced river rescue techniques.
SAFARI OPTION : For those who
don't cherish the thought of returning directly
to civilization, consider visiting the Koshi Tappu
wildlife Reserve Paradise of Bird, . In Koshi Tappu
you will enjoy a variety of activities ranging from
elephant safaris (unquestionably the best vehicle
from which to view rhinoceros and tigers), canoeing
amongst marsh mugger crocodiles, jungle walks and
bird watching.Koshi Tappu wild life camp offers
a comfortable stay.
