RAFTING AND KAYAKING IN NEPAL

Temple in Nepal

We take you to Nepal on the Sun Kosi (Sunkoshi) River, one of the best raft trips in the world. Big rapids, warm water, beautiful scenery and great camping make this a classic multi-day river trip.

Sun Kosi means 'River of Gold'. The river rises near Tibet and flows eastwards through the great valley between the Mahabharat Lekh mountains and the Himalaya. It forms the watershed for most of eastern Nepal. For the majority of the trip there are no roads or towns. This is unspoiled, rural Nepal at its best. All along the river are beautiful large white sandy beaches for camping, and the lower section of the river is heavily forested with troops of monkeys and an abundance of birdlife.

This trip can be customized to the desires and skill level of the group. Trip participants should be in good physical condition and should have some paddling experience. Spaces are limited (Rafters: 6 min, 18 max). Our preference is that everyone is from the same group, so call your friends, a special rate is available for a group of 12 or more.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

A pre-departure meeting to answer any questions, arrange timings for the departure and meet the team over a glass of rum (or two) is held the night before in Kathmandu. Our Nepalese guides have led rafting trips here for the last 14 years and will make you feel at home as soon as you are off the airplane.

Day 1 Pick up from International airport and transfer to the Hotel. In the evening we will learn about the river and meet with our river guides.

Day 2 About 6 O'clock wake up and have breakfast before the Three hour bus drive to the rafting starting point Dolalghat. Then we will have our lunch and prepares for rafting. We will raft for about 3 hrs before making camp in the Dumja Besi.

Day 3 Wake up about 7 o'clock and have breakfast. Run class 3 rapids for about 5 hrs and camp nearby Ratemate.

Day 4 Rafting about 4 hours with class 3 rapids and camp nearby Harkapur.

Day 5 Rafting about 4 1/2 hours with class 4/5 rapids and camp.

Day 6 Rafting around 4 hours with class 4 rapids and camp near Rasuaghat.

Day 7 Rafting on whitewater class 4 rapids and camp on sandy beach.

Day 8 Raft about 4 hours through "Big Dipper" and camp below rapid.

Day 9 Rafting about 2 hours till Chatara. After lunch drive to Chitwan National Park.

Day 10 Arrive in Chitwan National Park early in the morning rest about 6 Hrs in the hotel.
13.00 : Lunch
15.00 : Elephant Safari. An excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, bore, monkey, leopard, sloth bear and the Royal Bengal Tiger (If you are lucky). You will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home.
19.00 : Tharu cultural dance presentation (which you will also participate in) by the local villagers or Slide show presentation on almost everything under the Chitwan.
20.00 : Dinner.

Day 11 06.00 : Wake up call.
06.30 : Breakfast.
07.00 : Canoe ride along the Rapti River. An excellent opportunity for Bird Watching and for seeing the 2 rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish eating Gharial. + Jungle Walk + on the way back one can enjoy the elephant bathing.
13.00 : Lunch

Day 12 08:00 : Wake up call
08:30 : Breakfast
07:00 : Visit to the Government Elephant Breeding Centre.
10:00 : Departure to Kathmandu, arrive in Kathmandu about 2:00 pm. Transfer to Hotel.

Day 13 Rest Day in Kathmandu Valley. In the evening we will have dinner together in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show.

Day 14 Departure

INCLUDES

• 3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu in B/B
• Transportation
• Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip
• River Permit
• Necessary equipment including 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 Kayaker
• Necessary Staff (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc)
• Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire
• Company T-Shirt
• All jungle safari arrangement (Inclusive 3 times food a day)
• Airport pick up and drop

EXCLUDES

Airfare, personal expenses, bottled or alcoholic drinks, dinner in Kathmandu, sleeping bag rental, evacuation expenses, medical and trip cancellation insurance, gratuity.

WHAT TO BRING

Here is a minimum of what to bring. If you can fit everything into a duffel bag or better yet a dry bag, life will be easy.

1. 4 Sets of clothing (shirt, pants, socks, underwear).
2. Rain Jacket and pants.
3. Synthetic/fleece layers.
4. Sleeping bag.
5. Personal medications.
6. Swimsuit.
7. Light hiking boots.
8. Sandals or shoes.
9. Sun Glasses.
10. Water Bottle.
11. Cap/hat with brim
12. Small Daypack for side hikes.
13. Digital Camera/Video Camera.
14. Passport, spending money

TRAVEL TIPS

Give yourself plenty of time to get to Kathmandu. Nepal is generally very safe for travelers but take the normal precautions. Keep your passport with you at all times and email a copy of it to yourself.