Sun Koshi River Rafting
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Overview
Sun Koshi is one of the major tributaries of Sapta Koshi River, which is the largest river of Nepal, in terms of water flow. Literally, Sun Koshi in Nepali means, River of Gold. Sun Koshi rafting is the longest rafting trip in Nepal, a total of 270 kilometer. This rafting trip is rated as one of the world's top ten classic river journeys.
A mere 3-hour drive from Kathmandu, the river winds through the beautiful Mahabharata range. It begins gently but progressively picks up in intensity over the trip, giving time for novice rafters and kayakers to gain experience before and make the most of the white water down drive. The rafting in the River of Gold will through some of Nepal's most amazing countryside and Nepali villages along the way.
River Grades.
For the purpose of maintaining the highest standard of safety and services, river trips have been classified in accordance with the status of water flow, rapids and remoteness.
Class I easy:
Small rapids, fast moving water with riffles and small wavers, few obstructions, minimal risk to swimmers and possibility of self-rescue.
Class II Novice:
Gentle straightforward rapids with wide and clear channels and slight maneuvering required.
Class III Moderate:
An exciting rapid with irregular wavers and hazards; strong eddies and current and skilled maneuvering required.
Class IV: -
Very difficult: Raging rapids, powerful maneuvering required and turbulent water flows.
Class V
Extremely difficult: Long and very violent rapids with several hazards, unavoidable wavers and holes or steep, congested chutes with complex demanding routes, high degree of danger to swimmers, expertise and reliable high quality equipment required for safe passage.
Class VI:
Not able to run, extremely difficult rapids, high chances of death and destruction of equipment and very slim chances of rescue.
Typical day in the river
We usually start our day after thorough briefings, our river guide, on safety measures. Generally, we raft for 5-6 hours a day. Around mid-day after having glorious rafting experiences with the challenging rapids, we stop for lunch at sandy beach. In a multiday-trip, we set up a camp by riverside. Once we arrive at camping site, we can wander around or simply relax basking in the splendor of nature. Camping overnight by riverside gives up time and opportunity to share our views, feeling and experiences under open sky and sparkling stars.
Included/Exclude
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Transportation to and from (Kathmandu to Dolalghat and Chatra to Kathmandu) by bus.
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All raft crew, including highly qualified & licensed holder guides and professional safety kayakers, all fluent in English.
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All international standard Rafting equipment as necessary, such as, self- bailing rafts, helmets, life jackets, outfitter plastic paddles, dry top jackets, waterproof barrel for camera and valuables, dry bag for multiday trip, etc.
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Camping and cooking equipment, tents, mattress and kitchen utensil and twin sharing tent during rafting tour, all staff daily wages, insurance and their meals, etc.
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All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) whilst on the river.
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All necessary paper work for the trip.
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Comprehensive first aid medical kit.
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River permits
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Gear raft support if necessary.
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All government and local taxes.
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Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers.
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Items of personal nature (toiletries, personal medication, clothing and camera.
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Personal insurance
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Drinks, including water, coke, Fanta, alcoholic beverages
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Optional tours and activities during free time.
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Personal rafting equipment.
What will we be doing ?
- Day 01
Take a 3 hour drive from Kathmandu to Dolalghat. The first day, we will have only 3 hours rafting and will riverside camping for the night stay.
- Day 02:
We begin today's adventure in the river after breakfast. The whole day's rafting will give us experience of nice rapids and scenery around. Overnight camping at Tama Koshi river side.
- Day 03
Today we enter Tama Koshi and during the course in the river, we reach Kerabari village. Overnight camping at riverside.
- Day 04
It is about 5 hour rafting from Kerabari to Rai Ghat. We experience nice rapids and natural scenery around.
- Day 05
We raft from Rai Ghat to Rhino Rock, Rusuwa village, which will take almost the whole day.
- Day 06
Rhino Rock to Waterfall and onwards, which has an experience like 'Jungle corridor Roller coaster' on the way.
- Day 07
Waterfall to Tribeni experiencing extreme rapids and breathtaking scenery.
- Day 08
A short rafting will take us at put-out point at Chatara. After getting out of the river at Chatara, we have options. Depending on your interests, we either drive to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve or to Chitwan National Park for an excellent Safari or drive back to Kathmandu (about 10 hours of road journey) or drive to Biratnagar to take a flight to Kathmandu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked Question & Answers Here
Meals and drinking water during rafting
For a river trip exceeding more than one day, breakfast, dinner and lunch will be served at the campsite including, tea, coffee, and snacks. A team of cook and kitchen staff prepares healthy and nutritious meals under strict hygienic procedure. Boiled and treated water shall be supplied to you before you board the raft.
What to need
Guide
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