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Sunkoshi Rafting -15 Days
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

Grade: 4 / (4 +)
River Distance : 270m
Accommodation: 4 nights in hotels, 9 nights camp. 1 night on the bus
Transport: Bus
Meals: B-14, L-9, D-9
Cost: N/A
Put in point: Sukute
Take out point: Chatra
River days: 8 - 9 Days
Best Season: Oct-Dec, Feb-May

 


Short Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu City Tour
Day 3: Drive to Rafting put-in point
Day 4: Rafting
Day 5: Rafting
Day 6: Rafting
Day 7: Rafting
Day 8: Rest day
Day 9: Rafting
Day 10: Rafting
Day 11: Rafting take out
Day 12: Kathmandu
Day 13: Arive Kathmandu
Day 14: Free day
Day 15: Departure

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Itinerary
  DAY 01:
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.

DAY 02:
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu. O/N in KTM.

Pre-departure meeting is held the evening prior to your departure at our Kathmandu sales office, 6pm.

DAY 03:
7 am meet at our Sales Office KTM- store extra luggage. Breakfast, (not included). Drive to Sukute & lunch . Safety briefing, raft Upper Sun Kosi / Bhote Kosi Continuous class 4 rapids. Stay Sukute, the put-in-point of the Sun Kosi.

DAY 04:
Breakfast - load rafts - lunch. Depart

DAY 05:
Big class 4+rapids "No exit" and " Meatgrinder". Tamba 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 06:
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 07:
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 08:
Rest day trek or relax.

DAY 09:
"Jaws" I, II & III', Rhino Rock, camp above the Jungle Corridor.

DAY 10:
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 11:
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. Drive- KTM

DAY 12:
Arive in Kathmandu & rest day

DAY 13:
Rest day in Kathmandu

DAY 14:
After breakfast, you're free before airport drop for your final departure.

 
   
 
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