Multi River Expedition – Kayaking & Rafting

We will leave Kathmandu for our put-in point at Khadichour early in the morning – a short three-and-a-half-hour drive from Kathmandu. Our expedition begins immediately after our guides provide you with a briefing on safety and paddling instructions.

We will raft down the Lower Bhotekoshi River. Along the way, we will navigate several Class III rapids, including Landslide, Anil Top, and Gorge. After rafting for around 16 kilometers, we will stop and set up our camps at Sukute (698 m). We will camp at the riverside at Sukute for the night.

After breakfast, we will drive for about two hours until we reach Balephi Khola. Our point of departure in Balephi Khola will be at Jalbire (1,272 m). We will raft on the Balephi Khola until we reach Dolalghat (967 m). Dolalghat is a popular picnic spot known for its tasty local fish. At Dolalghat, Balephi joins Sun Koshi. As the night falls, we will set our camp on the white sand beaches of Sun Koshi.

In Dolalghat, lower Bhotekoshi meets Indrawati and forms the Sun Koshi River. After breakfast, we will raft on the Sun Koshi (“the river of gold” in Nepali). The start will be smooth with a few rapids, which will give you some practice and warm up for the rapids to come. Towards the end of the day, you will experience the first of many Class III rapids.

We will set up a camp at Pachuwarghat for the night’s rest and yummy food. When the night falls, we will be setting up a campfire. While basking in the warmth of the campfire, we will have a little chat. We will share our own stories, and if you are happy to share your own stories, you can do so too.

On this day, we will face a couple of exciting Class II and Class III rapids of the Sun Koshi. However, as we raft, you must take time to observe the beautiful Nepalese countryside. When we reach the Hindu holy temple, Kusheswor, the BP Highway runs parallel to our rafting route. As we continue rafting down the river, you will see Majhee Gaun (which means fisher’s village in English). True to its name, the inhabitants of this village make a living by catching fish.

By the time we reach Chainpur, it will be evening, so we will set our camp at Chainpur by the side of the Sun Koshi River. As you rest and loosen yourself, our team will prepare tasty food. After our meal, before sleeping, we will have some time for ourselves. We are open to all feasible ideas that entertain or inform us.

This will be an exciting day for all of us. After breakfast, we start to paddle down the Sun Koshi. Within a short period, you will see Tama Koshi joining Sun Koshi, increasing the volume of Sun Koshi. At first, the waters are pretty calm, and paddling is easy, but slowly, the water currents of the Sun Koshi increase, and you have to pay attention to paddling.

The highlights for this day are the exciting and challenging rapids, which include Meat Grinder (Class IV ), Punch (Class IV ), Judy (Class III), Pre-anxiety (Class III), and High anxiety (Class IV ). As the evening approaches, we will stop rafting and set our camp at Jhagare.

Day six will test our team spirit as we encounter the famous Harkapur I and II (Class V ) rapids. After some paddling, you will see Dudh Koshi and join the Sun Koshi. Depending on the season and water levels, the rapids may be runnable.

We’ll make a careful group decision as we continuously prioritize safety. Our campsite for the day will be at the beautiful Raighat beach, where we will have a much-needed rest and refreshment.

We have allocated this day for much-needed rest, so we will visit local villages. You will learn more about the Rai community and their culture. Rais are one of the most ancient ethnolinguistic groups in Nepal. For foodies, the exciting part of this day comes later in the evening, as we will enjoy some barbecue.

After breakfast, we will start rafting again and meet some exciting rapids, such as Jaws Rapid (Class IV ), followed by the notorious “Dead Man Eddy.” The main highlight of this day’s rafting is the rapid “Rhino Rock” (Class IV rapid).

True to its name, this rhinoceros horn looks like a rake. How you pass this rapid depends on the water level and the guide’s decision. We will set up our camp for the night at Rasuwaghat by the Sun Koshi riverside.

As we continue rafting down the river, we will encounter tropical vegetation. Sun Koshi becomes narrower, and we will pass through a region known as the “Jungle Corridor,” which is full of continuous rapids. As we move ahead, we encounter a series of unspoiled and serene waterfalls. Today’s camp will be near the Waterfall by the side of the Sun Koshi.

The waters of the Sun Koshi are calmer now. You can relax as you pass through smaller waves. However, on the way, you will come across two exciting rapids – Big Dipper (Class IV) followed by Black Hole (Class III). Soon, Arun and Tamar mix with Sun Koshi at Tribeni (the confluence of three rivers in Nepali). Seven rivers have joined Sun Koshi, which is now called Sapta Koshi (which in Nepali means seven rivers). Our camp that day will be at Tribeni.

After an hour of paddling at Sapta Koshi, we will reach Chatara. From Chatara, we will drive to Mulghat to get to the Tamur River to extend the rafting trip. This Tamur section consists of continuous rapids you would not want to miss. Hence, we have included Tamur as a part of this expedition. Overnight camp by the Tamur riverside.

We paddle on the Tamur River to reach Tribeni one more time. This section features thirty exciting continuous rapids, the most notable of which are Ashram (Class IV+), Hell Hole(Class IV), and Bat Below (Class IV). We will set up our camp for that day at Tribeni by the side of the Sun Koshi.

After breakfast, we will raft until we reach the famous Baraha Temple. We will spend some time sightseeing; then we will paddle to Chatara – our final put-in point. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant. From Chatara, we will take a private bus and drive to Kathmandu for about 14 to 15 hours. We will stop our bus for dinner at a Nepali restaurant.

You can choose to stop at Chitwan National Park to enjoy the wildlife. One more option: you may go to Biratnagar from Chatara and then fly to Kathmandu. If you want to do so, please mention it when booking.