Sunkoshi
River Rafting
The
Sun Kosi or, 'River of Gold'
is rated one of the top ten river
trips in the world. The river
rises near Shisha Pangma in Tibet
and runs eastwards, draining the highest
mountains in the world before
emerging on the plains of India, where
it joins the Ganges. Our journey takes
us 270km through some of Nepal's remotest
regions giving you a unique wilderness
experience. A dream trip for rafters
and experienced kayakers the
Sun Kosi combines pristine beaches,
warm water and the thrill of Himalayan
white water.
Difficulty
: 4 / (4 +)
A Pre-departure meeting is held the
evening prior to your departure at
our Kathmandu sales office, 6pm.
DAY
01 : 7 am meet - store extra luggage.
Breakfast, (not included). Drive Sukute
Beach Resort lunch . Safety briefing,
raft Upper Sun Kosi / Bhote Kosi Continuous
class 4 rapids. Stay in Camping put
in point of the Sun Kosi.
DAY
02 : Breakfast - load rafts -
lunch. Depart
DAY
03 : Big class 4+rapids "No
exit" and " Meatgrinder".
Tama Kosi joins the Sun Kosi on the
doubling the volume of the Sun Kosi
Camp located near a beautiful Shiva
temple overlooking the confluence.
DAY
04 : 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. Camp.
DAY
05 : Arrive at Harkapur bazaar.
Prepare to run one of the largest
and most difficult rapids on the river
Harkapur II. Camp beyond the confluence
of the Sun Kosi and Dudh Kosi, which
drains Mt Everest.
DAY
06 : Rest day trek or relax.
DAY
07 : "Jaws" I, II &
III', Rhino Rock, camp above the Jungle
Corridor.
DAY
08 : 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.
DAY
09 : 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 the take out point,
Chatra.
Day 10 :
Drive Back to kathmandu 10 hrs
