Sun Koshi is one of the ten most
benevolent white water rafting rivers in the world, originates
near Mt. Sisapangma and flows 270 km. down the eastwards
through the great Mahabharat-lekh range. The further we
raft down; the river becomes bigger after the confluence
with its numerous tributaries encompassing Dudhkoshi from
the Mt. Everest, Arun, Tamur etc. The area is so remote
so that we always have rely on our supplies and gears. As
its having huge volume of water, the rapids (3-5 class)
are so big that the raft will disappear from the sight of
those standing on the shore!
Departure Point :
Kathmandu
Raft Put in Point :
Balephi
Raft Put off Point :
Chatara
Outward Travel Time :
3 hrs.
Return Travel Time :
14 hrs.
River Grade :
III-V class
Day to day Itinerary
Day
01:
Day 02:
After having Breakfast we paddle down to encounter
with challenge of "Meatgrinder"i.e. IV+
rapids. A few meters below here the Tamakoshi joins
Sunkoshi on the left with a beach on the confluence.
There is another beautiful Shiva Temple, where the
local pilg nnn+rims come worship every morning. We
camp here.
Day 03:
Until the confluence with the Likhu
Khola, we have short easy rafting and rapids are only
iii class. Thereafter, very soon we face the iv + rapid
"High Anxitiety" with a large hole on the
left highway down and series
of holes at the bottom. Swim for a while
splashing each other and camp.
Day 04:
After facing
a several 3+rapids, we stop for a while to buy some
necessary provisions and beers. Be ready to paddle
faster because …………we encounter
with challenge of v class rapids "Harkapur 2"
and "Harkapur 3", the hardest and biggest
in this trip, which should be carefully scouted. Camp
set----- and just think what a great day we have.
Day 05:
After the confluence with the Dudhkoshi
river from Mt.Everest, the river becomes wide in size.
But very soon we meet the "Jaws", iv rapid.
Day 06:
Today is the
hard day, as you will encounter with V class rapids
“Rhino Rocks" and "Jungle Corridor"
and a few continuous white water. Waterfalls cascade
on both sides of the river. One waterfall makes great
spot for a team shower. We set camp and enjoy the
tranquil night.
Day 07:
Relax yourselves because you paddle
too much for couple of days.
Day 08:
Great waves not a big rapid so you
can ask our kayakers to instruct you about how to roll.
Day 09:
Today we are going to face the last
rapid of this trip "Bigdipper" is a series
of huge standing waves. A few KM down we meet Arun and
Tamur to form the river As Saptakoshi(seven rivers)
and we will have numerous waves and whirlpools. For
a short time we go to visit Barahi temple in order to
pick a so-looked small rock. We finish our trip at Chatara
and then drive back to Kathmandu or you can take plane
to fly back to Ktm. from biratnagar. What a great day we had!
Note:
In Sep. it is seven day trip. From Oct to Dec it is 9
day trip. From March to May it is 10 day trip.
Cost Includes:
All rafting
equipment with guide and helper, Meals while you
are on river, accommodation in two men tent, all
necessary fee and round trip transportation by
bus
Cost Excludes:
Personal expenditure,
food & accommodation cost incase of any natural
accident caused by weather. Tips and other expenditure.
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