What makes the Sunkoshi River Rafting Unique?
- Sunkoshi is Nepal’s longest river expedition and is considered one of the top ten river expeditions in the world.
- Sunkoshi gets its name as the “river of gold,” given that small quantities of gold pan out from the sand in this river.
- Flow through high mountain gorges, dense jungle, lush valleys, and remote villages.
- Battle through intense white white rapid Class III to IV+, such as Meat Grinder, Punch, High-Anxiety, Harkapur I (Legacy 5- rapid), Harkapur II, Dead Man Eddy, and more.
- The river trip offers you one of the most amazing camping experiences by the river.
- Travelers can complete the entire trip within only 10 days when they follow the standard Sun Koshi River Rafting itinerary.
Sunkoshi River Rafting Overview
The Sunkoshi White Water rafting and kayaking expedition is one of the top 10 exciting white water rafting rivers in the world, according to Lonely Planet. Nicknamed the “River of Gold,” the Class IV-V rapids of the Sun Koshi are the most complex. Hence, it suits first-time rafters and those wanting to brush up on their rafting/kayaking skills. The river itself starts from the Tibetan border, passes through high mountains and valleys, down to the plains of Nepal, and into the mighty Ganges in India. To add to the excitement, rapids may appear and disappear according to the seasons.
This is a perfect match for rafters who want to raft to their heart’s content, as this river is a whopping 270 kilometers long. To add to the excitement, rapids may appear and disappear according to the seasons. Some of the most interesting, challenging, and popular rapids that you will be passing are Harkapur II (Class IV), Dead Man Eddy (IV+), Rhino Rock (IV), Meat Grinder (Class IV-), Punch (Class IV-), Judy (Class III), Pre-anxiety (Class III) and High-anxiety (Class IV-). During your trip, you will be surrounded by outstanding scenery, remote villages, and white sandy beaches.