Sunkoshi River Rafting

Sunkoshi River is known as 'River of gold' named after the gold that is sometime panned from the river gravels. This is one of top ten, best white water rafting river of the world. Big Rapids warm water, beautiful scenary and Great camping sites make this a classic multi-day river trip the river rises near Tibet and flows eastward in Nepal through the great valley between the Mahabharat lekh mountain and the Himalaya. This river offers the longest rafting trip in Nepal a total of 270 km and is rated as one of the world’s top ten classic river journeys. Only 3 hours from Kathmandu the river course winds through the beautiful Mahabharata range, it begins gently but progressively picks up in intensity over the trip, giving time for novice rafters and kayakers to gain experience before and make the most of the white water down river. The River of Gold will take you on a trip of a lifetime; you raft through some of Nepal’s most amazing country side and the small Nepalese villages along the way will allow you to experience and gain an appreciation of Nepal’s rich culture. The River of Gold is a river for rafters and kayakers alike.

Overview of Sunkoshi River Rafting

Sunkoshi River is known as 'River of gold' named after the gold that is sometime panned from the river gravels. This is one of top ten, best white water rafting river of the world. Big Rapids warm water, beautiful scenary and Great camping sites make this a classic multi-day river trip the river rises near Tibet and flows eastward in Nepal through the great valley between the Mahabharat lekh mountain and the Himalaya.
This river offers the longest rafting trip in Nepal a total of 270 km and is rated as one of the world’s top ten classic river journeys. Only 3 hours from Kathmandu the river course winds through the beautiful Mahabharata range, it begins gently but progressively picks up in intensity over the trip, giving time for novice rafters and kayakers to gain experience before and make the most of the white water down river. The River of Gold will take you on a trip of a lifetime; you raft through some of Nepal’s most amazing country side and the small Nepalese villages along the way will allow you to experience and gain an appreciation of Nepal’s rich culture. The River of Gold is a river for rafters and kayakers alike.

Sunkoshi River Rafting Include / Exclude

Cost Includes

Ground Transportation.
Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip.
River Permit.
Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, life jackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits, on certain rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment.
Safety Kayak.
Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc).
Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire.
Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation.

Cost Excludes

International airfare,
Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages during ,the whole trip,
Things of personal use,
Member insurance,
Kathmandu hotels accommodations & meals,
Tips to Staffs

Additional Information

Put in:Dolalghat ( 3 hrs from ktm ) (Alt 625m)
Take Out:Chatra (14hrs to ktm)
Camping:7 night remote sandy beach
Difficulty in Nov: class 4-5
River end: Chatra (Alt 105m)
River Distance:270 km (170 miles)
River Days:9
From take out:14 Hours drive back to Kathmandu/fly back from Biratnagar
Best season:Sept-Nov and Mar- May