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Sunkoshi River Rrafting

Sunkoshi River Rrafting

Trip Facts

Duration:

12 Days

Group Size:

Min 2 to Max 14

Location:

Nepal

Grade:

Moderate & Adventure

Best season:

Spring

Culture:

Cultural program with Special Dinner

Transportation:

Private vehicle + Bus

Accommodation:

Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu/Camping

Meals:

Breakfast - Lunch & Dinner + Tea or Coffee

Sun Koshi or Sona Koshi mention as the river of gold. According to local languages sun means gold and koshi means river. It is believed that name of the Sun koshi became because of the gold occasionally picked up with the gravels or color of the water that loaded with alluvium during the monsoon season. Sun Koshi River is also known as Matsang Tsangpo in Tibet, suffix of Tsangpo indicates a river flowing from or along Tsang i.e. Tibet west of Lhasa.

The Sun Koshi is used for both rafting and intermediate kayaking that has a grade of III-IV rapids. The best common point of a Sun koshi River trip is at Dolaghat with an altitude of 620m (2,030 ft) and will end at the Chatra Gorge at an altitude of 115m (2,030 ft) with a distance of approximately 272 km (169 m).Many companies will offer commercial rafting trio on this river because of being GRG’S adventure Kayaking that is run by Nepal’s top Kayaker. During March-June or Sept-Nov it will be the best season for this rafting trail.

Short Itinerary

12 Days : Sunkoshi River Rrafting Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu 1,310 m, Welcome program by Himalayan Magic Treks member at the Kathmandu airport and direct transfer to overnight 4 stars Hotel Shanker or same Category with Breakfast
Day 02: Take a Breakfast easily and ready for Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu world Heritage sites most important places Pasupatinath Hindu’s Temple (Cremation place), Bouddhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple) three different places with excellent city Guide and comfortable private transportation as per group size
Day 03: Drive to Dolalghat and Commence rafting after lunch. Camp to Kuhebhir 967 m overnight at Camp
Day 04: Raft to Puchhighat 641m
Day 05: Raft to Dhanighat overnight at Camp
Day 06: Raft to Harkapur overnight at Camp
Day 07: Raft to Raighat overnight at Camp
Day 08: Raft to Raighat overnight at Camp
Day 09: Raft to Tribenighat overnight Camp
Day 10: Finish the trip at Chatara. Take night flight to Kathmandu
Day 11: Free day in Kathmandu, overnight 4 stars Hotel Shanker or same Category evening farewell dinner in Typical Nepali restaurant
Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu to your onward destination

What are included in my Package?

  • 2 times International Airport picks up & drops by Private Transport as per Group size 
  • Kathmandu Hotel: 3 nights 4 Star Hotel Shanker or same Category with Breakfast
  • Ground Transportation as per program
  • Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip
  • River Permit
  • Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits   (only during the winter) 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
  • Expedition elements include professional guides and leadership.
  • First aid kid box
  • Free of Cost Himalayan Magic Treks's Duffle Bags to protect your luggage
  • Himalayan Magic Trek’s Appreciation Certificate after the successful trek
  • Company t-shirt or Cap as a souvenir
  • Farewell Dinner with typical Nepali Restaurant
     

What are Excluded from my Package?

  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Any types of Hot and Cold Drinks Tea or coffee, Coke, Fanta , Juice, Mineral water , Hard Drinks etc
  • Nepal entry visa fees on arrival
  • Travel and Medical insurance
  • International Airfare
  • Rafting equipment any type of personal expenses such as alcohol, beverage drinks, WiFi, phone and laundry, Emergency rescue and, Trip cancellation cost, accident or health, loss theft or damage and personal effects
  • Tips & gratitude
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