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Sunkosi Rafting
Beautiful scenery, culture encounters, and exciting white water make the Sunkosi one of the ten Best River rafting and kayaking rivers in the world.
To run Sunkosi River just after monsoon must rate as one of life's most exhilarating experiences. At this time of the year, the river is high and wild, and definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Nepal's "River of Gold", the Sun Kosi rises high near Mt. Shisha Pangma in Tibet, and runs eastwards in Nepal through the great Mahabharat Lekh mountains. It forms the watershed for most of eastern Nepal. Gathering strength from tributaries draining the highest mountains of the world, it emerges onto the northern plains of India where it joins the Ganges. Together they wind down to the bay of Bangal and into the Indian Ocean.
From the put-in at Dolalghat to the take-out at Chatara the expedition covers 270 km through some of Nepal's most remote countryside. There are no roads, towns, or other trappings of civilization and we must rely totally on our own supplies and experience.
The rapids on the first few days are not difficult no needed experience and prepare us for the harder rapids below. Five rapids; Meat grinder, High Anxiety, Jaws, Hakapur II, Roller Coaster, and the Big Dipper are only some of the rapids that have earned their names and reputations from previous expeditions. Unlike most rivers in this region, there are rapids all the way down the Sun Kosi, and the last few days are some of the best. Long Nine days of constant rapids, time spent exploring villages, jungle, and some of the small Hindu temples along the way make this a classic river expedition.
Grade - Class : 5 V
Itinerary
Day 01: Drive 2 hours to Dolalghat, After Lunch rafting/ camp.
Day 02-08: Rafting
Day 09: Rafting until Lunch and drive/fly back to KTM.
Day 10: Arrival in Katmandu about 10 A. M.
Note: The raft can be operated with combine trip of Royal Chitwan National Park while you drive back to Kathmandu. Please let us know if you want to visit the park also
Cost Include:
-Ground Transportation (From and After)
- Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during
your rafting trip
- River Permit
- Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets,
helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (only during the winter) on certain
rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical
equipment
- Safety Kayak
- Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc)
- Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire
- Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation
- Expedition elements include professional guides and leadership
- First aid kid box
- Company T-Shirt
Cost not Include:
- Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages during the whole trip
- Hotel accommodations & meals at if you stay anywhere at the hotel
during whole trip
- Emergency evacuation
- International airport pick up drop (if you order we can arrange)
- Things of personal use
- Member insurance
- Airfare (Kathmandu-Biratnagar-Kathmandu)
- Tips to Staffs
- Sleeping bag (rent available @ NRS.50 per night)
What to bring?
- T-shir
- Swim wear for on the river
- Warm clothing for the evenings including a fleece or a pullover
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Sunglasses (with retaining device) and/or a cap
- Towel and Toiletries (environmentally friendly is best)
- Personal medication
- Flashlight
- Footwear
- Reading book
- Fishing hook (you can fishing in the Himalayan River)
Highlights
8 Nights under tent on sandy beach
1 night on the bus
Highlights on this tour:
Probably the best whitewater and superb rapid of class V such as Roller Coaster, Harkapur and Big dipper, picturesque Sunkosi river valley, wonderful virgin beaches, excellent water fall, explore of village, jungle and Hindu temple
Season:
March till May & October till November
River Class:
V 
Group size:
From single person (join basic)
Trip cost:
On request
Departure date:
Any day during season
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