Sunkoshi River Rafting

After breakfast, early in the morning, we will leave for our put-in point, Dolalghat. Before the rafting starts, our guides will give you instructions on how to use the equipment and tips on how to remain safe. In Dolalghat, lower Bhotekoshi meets Indrawati and forms the Sun Koshi River. We will start to raft on the Sun Koshi (“the river of gold” in Nepali). The start will be smooth with a few rapids, which will give us some practice and warm-up for the rapids that are yet to come. Towards the end of the day, you will experience the first of many Class III rapids. We will set up our camp at Pachuwarghat for the night’s rest.

When the night falls, we will set up a campfire. While basking in the warmth of the campfire, we will have little chit-chat. We will share our own stories, and if you are happy with sharing your own stories, you can do so, too.

After breakfast, early in the morning, we will start from Pachuwarghat and reach Chainpur. We will face a couple of exciting Class II and Class III Sun Koshi rapids. However, as we raft, you must take your time and 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 Nepali).

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 another exciting day for us. After breakfast, we start to paddle down the Sun Koshi. Within a short period of time, we will see Tama Koshi joining Sun Koshi, increasing its volume. At first, the waters were quite calm, and paddling was easy, but slowly, the water currents of the Sun Koshi increased, and we had to pay attention to paddling. As the evening approaches, we will stop rafting and set a camp at Jhagare.

Day four of the Sun Koshi Rafting itinerary will test our team spirit as we encounter the famous Harkapur II (Class IV) rapids. After some paddling, we will see Dudh Koshi and join Sun Koshi. Depending on the season and water levels, the rapids may or may not be runnable. We’ll make a careful group decision, as we always prioritize safety. Our Sun Koshi River camping site for the day would be the beautiful Raighat beach, where you can rest and refresh.

After breakfast, we will start rafting again and we will 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). True to its name, this rhinoceros horn looks like a rapid. How we pass this rapid depends on the level of water 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 referred to as the “Jungle Corridor,” which is full of continuous rapids. As we move ahead, we come across 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. We can relax as we pass through smaller waves. However, on the way, we will come across two exciting rapids – Big Dipper and Black Hole (Class III). Soon, Arun and Tamor mixed with Sun Koshi at Tribeni (which means the confluence of three rivers in Nepal). A total of seven rivers have now joined Sun Koshi, and it is now called Sapta (which in Nepali means seven) Koshi. Our camp on that day will be at Tribeni.

After breakfast, we will raft for some time 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 for about 14 to 15 hours to reach Kathmandu. We will stop our bus on the way for dinner at a Nepali restaurant.

You can choose to stop at Chitwan National Park to enjoy the wildlife. There is 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 you book your trip.

Today, you will have the opportunity to spend leisure time in Kathmandu. After breakfast at your hotel, you can freely explore around the city and shop for souvenirs to take with you back home. In the evening, we will host a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant. You will feast on traditional Nepalese cuisine. During the dinner, you can reflect on the adventure and the memorable time you had during the expedition. You can also provide us with your feedback. After the dinner, you can head back to your hotel or enjoy Kathmandu’s nightlife.

A representative from our agency will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport two to three hours prior to your scheduled departure time. We hope you enjoyed your time with us.

If you want to explore more of Nepal, you can also extend your stay. You can always ask us for additional trips. We offer a wide range of white water rafting trips, multi-day expeditions, and family adventure packages.