Sun Koshi River Nepal - Itinerary
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12-Day Trip
Day 1-2: Roam Kathmandu and experience the many temples and historical sights or just get in some shopping in the many climbing/trekking stores.
Day 2: Meet for a pre-trip meeting. We will talk about the trips logistics, ensure everyone has a dry bag and answer any last minute questions about the adventure we will leave for in the morning.
DAY 3: Meet at 7am, store any extra luggage and eat breakfast. From here it’s a three hour drive to the put-in-point Dolalghat. After that we load the rafts and begin rafting on the Sun Kosi. We will stop for lunch along the way and then continue rafting to our 1st pristine river beach camp.
DAY 4: We will encounter our first class III+ or IV- rapids including "No exit" and " Meatgrinder". We will eventually reach the confluence of the Tamba Kosi and the Sun Kosi doubling the volume of the river. After rafting all day we will camp near a beautiful Shiva temple overlooking the confluence.
DAY 5: Several kilometers below the confluence of the Likhu Khola we negotiate "Anxiety" and the series of rapids that follows, including, pre, post and "High Anxiety". Here we will stop to scout and there are possibilities to take photographs of the torpedos and rafts going through the rapids (an excellent escape plan for the more timid). We will camp again on a pristine sand beach.
DAY 6: Arrive at the Hakapur bazaar. Here we will prepare to run one of the largest and most difficult rapids on the river Hakapur II (this rapid can easily be walked around for anyone not feeling up to it). After that exhilarating ride we will make camp beyond the confluence of the Sun Kosi and Dudh Kosi, the famous river that drains the snow of Mt Everest.
DAY 7: Today we will run "Jaws I, II & III” and “Rhino Rock” and prepare for the adventure of tomorrow. We will make camp just above the Jungle Corridor.
DAY 8: We will start with a big breakfast to build energy for the day to follow. The "Jungle Corridor" contains several kilometers of exciting white water. Waterfalls cascade down both sides of the canyon. It is a remote and wild place demanding concentration. Celebrate making it through and camp on another beautiful white sand beach.
DAY 9: After breakfast we will have a relaxing morning floating through stunning landscapes, soaking up the sun and watching the world go by. The Big Dipper provides a fitting end to the Sun Kosi. Huge standing waves and a giant hole stand between the Himalayas (behind us) and the northern plains of India. After the confluence of the Arun Rivers the foothills dramatically give way to flat lands of the Terai and the take out point, Chatra. Here our raft trip ends and we spend the night relaxing and celebrating in Chatra.
Day 10: Board the private bus for the 14-16 hour scenic bus ride back to Kathmandu. An option for a 1.5 hour flight is also available for an additional fee.
Day 11: Arrive in Kathmandu. Spend the day relaxing in the city, buying those last minute items and remembering your time on the river with your new friends.
Day 12: Catch your flight out of Kathmandu. Please feel free to stay longer in country if you desire.
*There are numerous opportunities to add on an additional 1-3 day rafting trip or trekking adventure. If you are interested in this just let us know.
