Sunkoshi River Rafting

Sunkoshi River Rafting

USD$1196 per person
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Sunkoshi River rafting is one of the 10th classic and best white water rafting in Nepal which offers the longest river trip and the most fascinating among the few rivers.  Sunkoshi River is such an amazing river that flows down from snow-capped mountains. Sunkoshi River is located near Tibet and is joined by the Bhote Koshi river. The enthralling features of this river; big rapids, warm water flow down from the snow-capped mountain with beautiful scenery and great camping make this rafting tour most fascinating and a classic multi-day river trip. The Sunkoshi is one of the most popular and easily accessible rivers for rafting in Nepal which provides you with the ultimate adrenaline to enjoy exciting rapids with mighty scenic views.  
Sunkoshi River rafting is one of the longest and the steepest river rafting with big bounces and the daring canyons make it a more adventurous destination to experience in Nepal. Sunkoshi River only able to offers a big and rapid flow of water, where the bounces and rapids are really challenging and breathtaking to experience. The best moments of thrilling and adventurous white-water rafting are truly rewarding. Experiencing the awesome rapids like Rapid Punch, High anxiety, Juddy, Motorcycle, Harkapur 1, 2, and 3 waves of the river along with scenic beauty that confronts is in itself an arousing adventure. Sunkoshi is an ideal place to enjoy rapids rafting for both novices and expert paddles. There you will be instructed about paddling from the certified river guides, who help maneuver your raft over thundering white-water rapids. You will also provide essential equipment’s needed during rafting like; helmets, wetsuits, plastic paddles, life jackets, and comprehensive first aid kits. Enjoying the spectacular scenery with white water rafting through narrow canyons and furious rapids like Darsandhungat and Chamereghat is a really amazing experience that you ever had.

Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Early morning drive to Balephi (65 Km), Start rafting from Balephi & Raft up to Dolalghat.
Day 04: Raft from Dolalghat to Pucharghat.
Day 05: Raft from Pucharghat to Dhani Ghat.
Day 06: Raft from Dhani Ghat to Harkapur.
Day 07: Raft from Harkapur to Raighat.
Day 08: Raft from Raighat to Raswaghat
Day 09: Raft from Raswaghat to Riverghat.
Day 10: Raft from Riverghat to Ranitar and Chatara
Day 11: Final Destination
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
 After your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will meet with our representative and he/she will drop you at your hotel. You can be refresh and do rest today. In the evening, you can visit Thamel market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Today, you will visit major world heritage sites of Kathmandu. After early breakfast, we will manage you to explore; the pilgrimage site, Pashupatinath Temple, Syambhunath Temple also known as monkey temple, the largest Boudhanath Stupa and Royal palace Kathmandu Durbar square. In the evening, our representative will provide you a short period of class about the briefing on the further tour. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 03: Early morning drive to Balephi (65 Km), Start rafting from Balephi & Raft up to Dolalghat.
After morning breakfast, we will drive towards Dholalghat along with a fantastic view of the Himalayan Ranges. you drive along a 65 km route for 3 hours’ drive from Kathmandu, will undouble takes you to the Balephi, put-in point on the Sun Koshi River. There you will get some briefing about the rafting by certified river rafter and you will be equipped with the appropriate gear and begin your journey of the river. You can stop your rapids on Kooyeh Bhir and visit some village and temples on the way. Paddling along the rhythm of the river amid the picturesque landscape, panorama of majestic hills, and exquisite wilderness, you head towards Dolalghat. As you reach Dolalghat, you can witness terraced fields and traditional Nepali houses perched on the hillsides and slopes. Overnight at Camp.

Day 04: Raft from Dolalghat to Pucharghat.
After breakfast in the morning, you will be ready with the safety gear and begin to roll down the Sun Koshi river, encountering a grade 4+ rapid. You will enjoy rafting a couple of kilometers under Likhu, joining with Sun Koshi river and enjoy both grade 3+ ‘Pre-Anxiety’ and grade 4 extensive ‘High Anxiety’ rapids together towards Pucharghat. It will be easier to control the fast-paced water rafting run. Stay overnight at Pucharghat.Camp.

Day 05: Raft from Pucharghat to Dhani Ghat.
Today also after morning breakfast, you will begin rafting with many grades 3+ rapids then have a small but fast stopover for the lunch. After lunch, you will move towards Dhani Ghat, where you can experience the thrilling rapids of rafting. There you will enjoy 2 and 3 of the largest and the toughest rapid, which can be encountered on the river with skillful rafting. Besides rendezvous with exhilarating scenic rapids, incredible backdrop scenery, and ethnocultural heritages are the other attractive prospects that make your journey so very memorable, enriching, and satisfying. Overnight at camp.

Day 06: Raft from Dhani Ghat to Harkapur.
After a pleasing night at the camp, we will have a breakfast and again begins rafting and meets a series of whitewater rapids, today you will encounter a remarkable boulder-strewn whitewater bonanza! While rafting the down Harkapur where Dudh Kosi meets the Sun Kosi river flowing from the left. Today’s journey will be more challenging and threaten so our experts will train you to move into one more properly named wild rapid 'Jaws' and avail camping facility at night. Overnight at camp at Harkapur.

 Day 07: Raft from Harkapur to Raighat.
In this day, after breakfast, you will begin rafting passing Harkapur, where you will encounter with IV class rapids and you will enter into the confluence of the Dudhkoshi River. Rafting within the exotic eco-system and natural vistas, the river widens below the Dudhkoshi and flow through a broad valley after mellowing down. You will enjoy awesome rapids like Rapid Punch, High anxiety, Juddy, Motorcycle, Harkapur 1, 2, and 3, and you eventually reach Raighat. Overnight at the camp.
 
Day 08: Raft from Raighat to Raswaghat 
After early breakfast, we again begin our rafting. Today, you will enjoy challenging rapids called Jaws and Dead Man’s Eddy, through passing suspension bridge and a huge eddy. You will enjoy this thrilling rapid in this awesome white water rafting which is surrounded by exotic wilderness and nature with the proper guidance. You will conclude the trip of the day here at Raswaghat. Overnight at camp in Raswaghat.
 
Day 09: Raft from Raswaghat to Riverghat. 
In this day, after morning breakfast, you will make your way through rock-strewn cliffs, wild verdant vegetation, and house-sized boulders. Further rapids encounter continuous whitewater with rapids like Rhino Rocks and Jungle Corridor. You will be surrounded with overwhelming views of exotic wilderness, picturesque landscapes, and pristine hamlets. Finally, you will reach Riverghat. Overnight at Riverghat.
 
Day 10: Raft from Riverghat to Ranitar and Chatara
Today, you will end your rafting, after breakfast, we begin enjoying the stunning scenery with a whitewater raft through narrow canyons and furious rapids like Darsandhungat and Chamereghat. As you reach to Ranitar
you paddle along imperial rapid, Big dipper and discover captivating waterfalls and paradisiacal side canyons. And finally, you will take a bus from Chatara to Biratnagar and to Kathmandu.
 
Day 11: Final Destination 
Our rafting tour comes to an end this day. A representative will help you to reach you towards your final destination.

Included in the Cost

 
  • All the Airport pickup and drop by private vehicle, car/van or bus (depends on the  group size)
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast at a 3-star level (4 nights)
  • One full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley (cultural Heritages, UNESCO World Heritage sites by Private Vehicle.
  • Entrance fee for Durbar Square, Temple, and Monuments during the city tour in Kathmandu Valley.
  • Professional English-speaking Tour guide during a city tour.
  • An experienced, Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and English speaking, government-licensed rafting  guide.
  • All necessary paperwork such as Sunkoshi river permit, entrance fee etc.
  • Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire during the rafting
  • All fresh meals during the rafting in our own kitchen(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) including seasonal fresh food and tea, coffee
  • All camping gears(sleeping tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, mattresses etc.
  • Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits  on certain rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and  medical   equipment
  • Safety Kayak
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Necessary staff (highly experiences cook, kitchen boy and helpe)
  • Mountain King Treks and Expedition printed T-Shirt, Duffel bag soviner for you
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Air ticket from Biratnagar to Kathmandu
  • All ground transportation 
  • Group medical Supplies (First Aid Kit) carry by the guide
  • All the meals, accommodation, equipment’s, salary, transportation, Insurance and local tax for all rafting stsff.
  • Trip achievement appreciation certificate
  • All the tax, vat, local tax, and services charge. 

Not Included in the Cost

 
  • International Airfare and Nepal entry visa
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Things for personal use
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages, mineral water during the rafting
  • Personal expenses 
  • Emergency avacuation
  • Tips for tour/trekking staff and driver
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price include a section

Trip Facts

Duration: 11 Days
Accomodation: Hotel/Camp
Seasons : Spring and Autumn
Type: 4+
Type of Transport : Flight/Drive
No. of Pax : 2 t0 12
Starts From : Kathmandu
Ends at : Chatara

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