Overview
Sun Koshi River white water rafting program and cost l itinerary l equipements l organizing guide l river days l difficulty class l starting and ending places
Adventure and long days rafting on Sun Koshi River in Nepal
Gathering strength from tributaries draining the highest mountains in the world the white water on the Sun Koshi is Biblical, even expedition-size rafts disappear into the vastness of crashing waves and rolling, boiling water.
After the monsoon the river is high and wild, and definitely not for the faint-hearted. Whipped foamy white where narrow gorges constrict the river's flow the cataracts are long and powerful. The warm waters of the Sun Koshi surge, snake and wind for 270 km to the east of Nepal.
While the lower sections of large volume rivers are usually rather flat, the Sun Koshi reserves some of its biggest and best rapids for the last days. At the right flow it's an incredible combination of white water, scenery, villages, and truly quiet and introspective evenings on huge sandy beaches along what many people consider to be one of the world's 10 classic river journeys.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Drive Sukute and start Upper Sun Kosi / Bhote Kosi with class 4 rapids.
Day 02 : Continues rafting through the beautiful surroundings and adventure rapids
Day 03 : Raft in the big class 4+rapids and high volum of the river as anothe river Tamba Koshi joins the Sun Koshi.
Day 04 : Long day raft in the series of adventure rapids with high volums of the river.
Day 05 : Continues rafting in one of the largest and most difficult rapids on the river Hakapur and reach the confluence of the Sun Kosi and Dudh Kosi draining Mt Everest.
Day 06 : Rest day for relaxing and enjoying surroundings of the river beach.
Day 07 : Rafting in differrent class of the rapids from I - III but easier day.
Day 08 : One the wildest and remote long rafting day through waterfalls and jungle with noise the birds between the hills.
Day 09 : One of most relaxing rafting day through stunning landscapes soaking up the sun and reach confluence of the Arun River the foothills dramatically give way to flat lands of the Terai and the take out point, Chatra then drive starts to Kathmandu
Day 10 : Arrive Kathmandu in the morning.
- Both way transfers, best quality self-bailing inflatable raft, safety helmet, plastic paddle, lifejacket, waterproof container/barrel for camera and valuables things, first-aid kits, camping and kitchen utensils, hygienically prepared food and soft/hot drinks.
- River wears/gears, sun protection, personal water bottle, personal sleeping bag, towel, light shoe, flash light, personal toiletries, camera, reading and writing materials, medication recommended by your doctor and alcoholic drinks.
Equiment Checklist
Best quality self-bailing inflatable raft, safety helmet, plastic paddle, lifejacket, waterproof container/barrel for camera and valuables things, first-aid kits, camping and kitchen utensils, matress and sleeping bags
Trip Essential Information
River Name: Sun Koshi
River Days: 7
Difficulty: 4-5
Rafting put in point: Dolalghat
Rafting ending point: Chatara
Water Volume: 400 C.
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
River Distance: 260 Km. or 170 miles approx
Trip cost: USD 65 p/day and group join base
Departure Dates
No fixed departures.