Gathering strength from tributaries draining the highest mountains in the world the white water on the Sun Koshi is Biblical, even expedition-size rafts disappear into the vastness of crashing waves and rolling, boiling water.
After the monsoon the river is high and wild, and definitely not for the faint-hearted. Whipped foamy white where narrow gorges constrict the river’s flow the cataracts are long and powerful. The warm waters of the Sun Koshi surge, snake and wind for 270 km to the east of Nepal.
While the lower sections of large volume rivers are usually rather flat, the Sun Koshi reserves some of its biggest and best rapids for the last days. At the right flow it’s an incredible combination of white water, scenery, villages, and truly quiet and introspective evenings on huge sandy beaches along what many people consider to be one of the world’s 10 classic river journeys.
TRIP DETAILS
Trip Duration: 9 days
River Grade: 4/5 class
Rafting starting point: Dolalghat.(625m)
Rafting Ending Point: Chatara.(105m)
River Distance: Approx. 272 km.
Travel by Bus :1 Day
Average Gradient: 2 m/km 10 ft a mile
Volume in Nov: 400 cms (1400 cfs)
Cost for Group:US$ 170 Per person Net.
ITINERARY
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Day 01
Three hour’s bus drives to Dolalghat and prepares for rafting. Camp at sandy beach.
Day 02
Run class 3 rapids and camp nearby Ratemate.
Day 03
Rafting about 4 hours with class 3 rapids and camp nearby Harkapur.
Day 04
Rafting about 4 ½ hours with class 4/5 rapids and camp nearby Harkapur.
Day 05
Rafting around 4 hours with class 4 rapids and camp near Rasuaghat.
Day 06
Rafting on whitewater class 4 rapids and camp on sandy beach.
Day 07
Raft about 4 hours through “Bigdipper” and camp below rapid.
Day 08
Rafting about 2 hours till Chatara. After lunch drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 09
Arrive in Kathmandu.
Three friends and I trekked from Lukla to Kalapathar over the course of 13 days. We were guided by Bachan Rai. Who throughout the journey was an excellent guide, who went beyond his duties to ensure that we had a fantastic time. Bachan was kind and caring especially when one of us suffered with altitude sickness. Without a doubt the three of us believe that we choose the best place and guides for our trek and would recommend them to anyone.
We have gained a friend for life and when we return we will be using Bachan and Summit Treks and Advantures for further trips.



