Sunkoshi rafting starts from Baseri (dolalghat) and end at Chatara, requiring 08 to 09 days. Baseri is 3 hours drive from Kathmandu to the east. Among many advantages of a long river trip, one is a pleasant diversity of things within a short span of time with a chance to see 250 different species of orchids and 400 species of birds available around the basin. 4-5 graded Wild River in east Nepal. Challenging one. Tour not recommended in the months February to April.
The warm water of Sun Koshi surges for 270 kms, there are dozens of adrenaline pumping big rapids and miles of calm water to reflect on this beautiful area with scenery. There is not any road and town between starting and ending point. Sun Koshi means "River of gold" it is named after the gold, that is found from the river gravel or alternatively it refers to the orange color of the water in the monsoon when it is thick with flood.
Facts of River
Starting point : Dolal Ghat ( 3 hours drive from KTM)
Ending Point : Chatara
River Grade : 3 to4
Rafting Days : 10 Days
River Distance : 170 Kms.
Travel Insurance
Make sure to have both medical and evacuation insurance before coming to Nepal for Rafting. Insurance for the guide and supporters which we will arrange,
Note: - B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= dinner
Note : The departure schedule can be changed on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, trail slides, and avalanches.
Day 01: 3hrs drive to Dolalghat; rafting starting point and short rafting camp in Tarang Gaon
Day 02: Tarang Gaon to Dumja village rafting approximately 4 hours. The gathered villagers shall cheer you as you drift away slowly gathering momentum, slowly leaving behind the Langtang ranges. Sunkoshi is considered as a Holy river by the Nepalese Hindus, the river flows into the Holy Ganges in India, soon we hit the very technical rapid called Khuei Bhai rapid, strewn with rooks and boulders, hence, considerable care is need. Camp for the night near the Mahadev temple
Day 03: Dumja village to Khunkot rafting approximately 6 hours “Wet and Wild” immediately we are hitting the rapids passing en route the fishing village of Kodari’s and the Chamera Bhir were you could see hundreds of bats screaming and clinging to the walls of the cliffs, some good fun filled rapids takes up to Khunkot where we camp for the night.
Day 04: Khurkot to Likhu Khola rafting approximately 5 hours. Habitations dwindle, few Rai villages’ en route, exciting rapids in the afternoon with good photo prospects.
Day05: Likhu Khola to Harkapur village rafting approximately 6 hours. Today, we pass through deep gorges punctuated with exciting rapids unfolding pleasant floats in the afternoon troops of Langur and Rhesus monkeys can be seen romping the riverbanks.
Day 06: Harkapur village to Rai Ghat rafting approximately 6 hours. Today is one of the most exciting and challenging days of the expedition encountering some very demanding rapids where you witness the skills of our guides, we pass through ‘Bridge rapids’ and ‘Krishna rapids’ stopping to carefully plan our strategy through the next rapids. Mr. Mangal Gurung was the first rafter to successfully take rafts in 1979 and he has the distinction of being the 1st Nepali to raft the Sunkoshi, it was a no mean success, hence, the rapid is named after him ‘MANGAL RAPID’. Floating past the confluence of the Dudh Koshi, we hit the last rapid for the day, ‘Roller Coaster’ a hair rising rapid.
Day 07: Rai Ghat to Bander Ghat rafting approximately 6 hours. Hold tight, the ride is not over yet…as past the point of Sap Su Khola is a rapid with the greatest drop Huge ‘holes’, ‘eddies’ and churning ‘stopper waves’ demands team work and hard paddle.
Day 08: Bander Ghat to Bonjur Ghat rafting approximately 6 hours. We take to the rapids again, busy all morning earnestly thanking for the lunch break, emerging from the Mardheku gorge the river spreads wide, less agitated after its confinement between steep cliffs and gorges.
Day 09: Bonjur Ghat to Barahchhatra rafting approximately 6 hours. Today the whole stretch is a mixture of fun filled rapids and calm undulating floats, you are somewhat relived, yet sad that the trip is coming to an end, all good things ultimately does.
Day 10: Short rafting reaches out points Chatara, after lunch takes night bus to Kathmandu or drive to Biratnagar to take a flight back to Kathmandu. After a while we join the turbid waters of the Arun Koshi encountering our last rapids to the junction of the Tamor Koshi. The river changes its course from west -east to northeast through beautiful gorge floating to the white temple of Barahchhetra set upon the east bank. This is a Hindu temple dedicated to 12 different Hindu Gods and Goddesses; we stop to pay a visit. Suddenly we break through the Mahabharat and Rapcha ranges and spreading before us is a completely flat horizon, slowly we drift to Chatara. After Chatara we drive to Koshi Tappu or Chitwan National Park for an excellent Safari or drive back to Kathmandu or drive to Biratnagar for your fly back to Kathmandu
Team Membership
For the Sunkoshi River Rafting we will take minimum 2 pax and maximum of 40 pax.
Equipment List
Please read the list enclosed detailing all necessary clothing and equipment to be individually provided by trek members. If you have any queries about items on the list please do ask.
Clothing and Equipment Check List
- Duffel or Rucksack bag (where you can put all your stuffs)
- Daypack (this is for you to carry during the tour, where you can put your passport, camera, money, water etc.)
- Walking shoes
- Walking pants
- Waterproof jacket or raincoat (Only if you are travelling during May to September)
- Full - sleeves shirt (If you are comfortable with)
- Jumper or pile jacket
- T - shirts (4 pieces)
- Sandal
- Socks
- Woolen socks (only in winter: December to mid February)
- Sun hat
- Beanie
- Sun block for lips
- Sun lotion
- sunglasses
- Thermal Long underwear (only in winter: December to mid February)
- Sewing kit
- Medical & first aid kit
- Flash light
- Batteries and bulbs
- Swiss army knife (Optional)
- Personal toiletries and medication which should be labeled
- Swim suit .
This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment, use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipments can be easily find in stores around Kathmandu in much cheaper price.
Please Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially on women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer then please pack something to wear over the top of them.
How to join the Tour
If you would like to join the Sunkoshi River Rafting, please fill out an Tour Application Form and forward to us along with the deposit. If you require more information please contact us:
