Rafting and kayaking the Sun Koshi River is a traditional river excursion that is well-known for ranking among the top ten river adventures worldwide. Every day on the river is fascinating and unique because of the constantly shifting surroundings. High mountains, an open valley, woodlands, and little, isolated villages can be seen at the start of the journey. You reach the prosperous settlement of Chatara and broad plains in the last days.
The class 3 rapids that are experienced at the start of the river trip are quite easy, providing a perfect opportunity for exceptional collaboration to truly develop. The size of the rapids grows as the Sun Koshi meanders across the nation, and it is not uncommon for locals observing from the riverbank to lose sight of the raft in the vast waves!
Overview
River Sun Koshi: meaning – ‘The River of Gold’ Mt. Everest region (7 to 9 days)
| Season | Grading | Water Volume |
| September – December | 5 | Approx.475 cumecs |
| January – May | 5- | Approx.100 cumecs |
| June – August | Not runable | Approx 1200 cumecs |
Dumja, instead of Dolalghat, new put-in point for Sun Kosi River Rafting/Kayaking trip, is about 3 hour drive east of Kathmandu. “WhiteWater Nepal (P)LTD” provides private transport to the put-in point of Sun Kosi river trip. The 235 km. of river action can take either 7 or 9 days, it depends on the season. There is an orientation meeting early in the evening before the trip, providing you with an opportunity to ask any further questions you may have, to meet your fellow rafters and also your guide and team.
The return journey from the take-out point of rafting/kayking on Sun Koshi River – Chatara, in far south east of the country, takes approximately 16 hours to Kathmandu. It is also possible to arrange a flight from Biratnagar (1 hour road journey from Chatara), flight takes around 50min. to Kathmandu and it’s on additional cost.
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