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Rafting in Nepal
Sun Koshi |
Tamur |
Bhote Koshi l
Kali Gandaki l
Karnali l
Trisuli
In a country like
Nepal, a perfect paradise for the recreational river
runner with the finest choice of multi-day trips in
the world is one of the best noble gateways to
explore a typical cross section of the country’s
natural as well as ethnic cultural heritage. Whether
it’s just the two of you for a romantic escape or
perhaps a group of friends outing, this action
packed jaunt to the foothills will surely become a
favorite sport of yours for many years to come.
 The
development of infrastructure, mainly roads, and the
unrelenting efforts of a handful of rafting
enthusiasts have elevated Nepal to one of the
world’s premier white water destinations. Features
common to nearly all of Nepal’s river trips includes
pristine sandy beaches for camping, fantastic
scenery with a wide diversity of wildlife, and of
course, world class rapids.
In rafting you
get...
 Warm
water and white beaches
Semi-tropical
climate
Friendly
welcoming people
Wilderness
float trips
Spectacular
mountain scenery
World-class
white water
Rich
culture heritage
Wildlife
and jungles
 Sun
Koshi
(4-5), Nepal’s second long river offering for
expedition rafting easily ranks among the top rivers
in the world. With a put-in-only three hours from
Kathmandu, it is more easily accessible nevertheless
offering an incredible stretch of exhilarating white
water. With professional guides in command, it is
not all that essential that you have to have had
previous experience to run the rivers of Nepal. Even
those wet behind the ears can go out there and have
a splash. As for those who have already sampled the
heady experience of adrenaline surging through their
veins before, they will undoubtedly find the rivers
of Nepal irresistible.
Itinerary
From : Dolalghat (620m)
To : Chatara (115m)
Distance : 272km
River Days : 6-10
From Kathmandu : 3 hours
River Grade : 4/5
Best Season : Oct-Dec, Mar-May
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Day 01 |
Three
hour's bus drives to Dolalghat and prepares
for rafting. Camp at sandy beach. |
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Day 02 |
Run class
3 rapids and camp nearby Ratemate. |
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Day 03 |
Rafting
about 4 hours with class 3 rapids and camp
nearby Harkapur |
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Day 04 |
Rafting
about 4 ˝ hours with class 4/5 rapids and
camp nearby Harkapur |
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Day 05 |
Rafting
around 4 hours with class 4 rapids and camp
near Rasuaghat |
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Day 06 |
Rafting on
whitewater class 4 rapids and camp on sandy
beach |
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Day 07 |
Raft about
4 hours through "Bigdipper" and camp below
rapid |
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Day 08 |
Rafting
about 2 hours till Chatara. After lunch
drive back to Kathmandu. |
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Day 09 |
Arrive
Kathmandu. |
Summary
: One of the best rafting trips in the world. Big
rapids, warm water, no roads or towns, beautiful
scenery and great camping make this a classic
multi-day river trip – an excellent trip for
intermediate and advance kayakers
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Tamur
 The
river forms from the draw of the world’s 3rd highest
peak, Kanchanjunga, and descends through the
south-west direction of the river. Tamur is highly
recommended for an exhilarating, active white water
rafting squad and kayak trips. The white water
section of 120km distance consists of more than 130
rapids, and this river has been discovered as one of
the most magnificent white water trip in the world.
Itinerary
From : Dobhan
To : Chatara
Distance : 120km
River Days : 6
River Grade : 5
Best Season : Oct-Dec, Feb-April
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Day 01 |
Kathmandu
– Basantpur bus drive |
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Day 02 |
Day rest
and preparation for trek |
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Day 03 |
Trek to
Mangalbazaar (Chauki) – 5hrs |
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Day 04 |
Trek to
Guphapokhari – 5hrs |
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Day 05 |
Trek to
Gorja – 5hrs |
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Day 06 |
Dobhan –
put-in-point 4hrs |
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Day 07 |
Rafting
and camp at Kabelidobhan 4hrs – class 4 |
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Day 08 |
Rafting
and camp nearby Koya River bank 4hrs –
class4-5 |
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Day 09 |
Rafting
and camp at Dumre 4hrs – calm section |
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Day 10 |
Rafting
and camp at Tribenighat 4hrs – class 4-5 |
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Day 11 |
Rafting
concludes at Chatara after lunch drive back
to Kathmandu by bus |
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Day 12 |
Kathmandu
arrival |
Summary : A
magnificent white water trip, one of the best in the
world, with approximately 130 rapids in 120km. The
river flows through a beautiful and unspoilt valley
and the trek to the start is one of the most scenic
in Nepal.
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