Sun Kosi River , Trek and Tamur River Rafting/Kayaking Trip

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Sun Kosi River , Trek and Tamur River Rafting/Kayaking Trip

Trip Facts

  • Duration: 19 Days
  • Challenge level : Moderate
  • Group size :2 - 16 People
  • Best TimeSpring / Autumn
  • Destination :Nepal

About Sun Kosi River , Trek and Tamur River Rafting/Kayaking Trip

Sun Kosi (River of Gold)

If you want to tick off your bucket list with the Sun Kosi expedition as one of your rivers to paddle then why shouldn’t you?  It’s great fun, bouncy and has exciting rapids.

*Beautiful beach camping

*Pass through remote villages, jungle and waterfalls

*It is Nepal’s original river expedition

The Sun Kosi is the longest trip in river miles offered in Nepal and is rated as one of the top ten river expeditions in the world.

Starting near the Tibetan border and draining off the Eastern Himalayas all the way to the sacred Ganges River in India, this river offers big volume whitewater. A journey down this “river of gold” impresses any rafting or kayaking enthusiast with relaxing and sometimes challenging canyons, refreshing waterfalls, bat caves, interesting temples, beautiful white sandy beaches for setting up camp and of course a great variety of whitewater.

If you are looking for a long river expedition with a nice variety of scenery and access to villages along the way, then the “river of gold” is a classic choice.

Adventure Hub Nepal (AHN) also offers lots of trips with different combinations and durations on the Sun Kosi so please ask our friendly office staff about the choices you can take if you are on a tight schedule.

Tamur River ​

This is probably the best multi-adventure trip in Nepal, if not the world! Our journey starts with 3 days trekking following a 3000-meter ridge through woods and meadows taking in stunning views of Kanchenjunga, Makalu & Mount Everest before dropping off into the lush villages of the Tamur Valley.

Once we hit the river, this amazing whitewater adventure starts out with a bang with some big, intense and challenging class 4+ rapids. The rest of the river is an exciting combination of white water and beautiful remote wilderness scenery.

If you would like to get completely off the beaten track and seek an authentic travel experience and personal challenge, then this trekking and whitewater combination is a perfect epic adventure for you. This trip is for one who likes to enjoy mountain views as well as do great whitewater rafting or kayaking adventures.

Trek 

This is the easiest of our moderate level lodge and tented trekking adventures and may involve walking for up to 6 to 7 hours per day.  Maximum altitude is 3,000 meters and as the trek involves three days walking a total of approximately 45km a good level of fitness is required.  The first day is a big day and we hope to cover a good distance on gently ascending and level hilly terrain on well-defined trails.  On the second day, we start descending on well-defined trails that are steep and rocky in places. The last day is a half-day trek covering approximately 8 kilometers over mostly descending, somewhat steeply in places, well-defined trails.

Note: It's possible to do the Sun Kosi expedition only or Trek & Tamur river only for people who don't have enough time for the whole trip. Just send us an email and we can design itinerary according to your needs.

Fixed Departure : 7th - 25th Nov 2023/24

Trip Highlights

  • Kathmandu Valley and all world heritage and culture site
  • Sun Kosi river
  • Trek to Dobhan & Paddling Tamur river
  • Best trekking and rafting combination
  • Incredible view of Kanchenjunga and Everest Mountain range
  • Steep, technical and intense whitewater rapids
  • No expedition to Nepal would be complete without a trek in the famous Himalaya and it is no accident that one of the world’s finest rivers starts with one of the most scenic treks.
  • Remote Nepal & its cultures

Itinerary

This itinerary is intended as a guide only. Local conditions and weather may necessitate variations to the program and can affect the availability of views and panoramas described.
Be aware that all time stated are approximate and may vary with individual and group fitness, weather, Trekking route, river level and road conditions.

When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, you will be met by your Adventure Hub Nepal Expedition Leader and be transferred to hotel to relax and recover from jetlag.  We will go for a welcome dinner in evening and talk about the trip.

Not included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today all the kayakers will go to the boathouse to check out kayaks and fit them out to your liking.

Pack for the trip.

Day to yourself to explore Kathmandu.  Visit Swoyambhu Stupa (the Monkey Temple - a favorite), The Great Boudha Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square or Pashupatinath Temple.

Not included:  Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, we will take you to our private bus from your hotel which is 5 or 10 minutes and we will put all the bags for the whole adventure on the bus.  We will drive approximately 3.5 to 4 hours to the put-in point of the Sun Kosi River at Khurkot.  If we are lucky with the weather we might see some magnificent views of the Everest Mountain Range.  On the river, we will warm up on beautiful class 2 - 3 rapids and ride a couple of larger rapids (class 4-) Punch & Judy, Pre-& High Anxiety.  Camp on the riverbank, a nice sandy beach, above Hakapur probably the hardest rapid on the river.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Our last day on the Sun Kosi.  Paddle down to the take-out at Chatra passing along the Bharah temple.  At the take-out, everything is unloaded from our rafts and gear boats and loaded on to either the truck and or bus taking all our rafting and kayaking gear and anything else we don't need for the trek to Dobhan. Dobhan is the put-in point for the Tamur.

Alternatively, pack some gear for the bus taking us to Basantapur which is the starting point for the trek.  After organizing all of this, we will go for a traditional Dhal Bhat lunch.

With the truck and the AHN staff taking all our gear to Dobhan it means we can travel light on the trek.  You just have to carry what you need for the 2 night 3 days trek – Drink bottle, Thermarest, sleeping bag, minimal clothing, medication, etc. – we will have porters to help as required.

After lunch, drive approx. 5.5 hours to Basantapur which is the starting point for the trek and stay the night in a lodge.

We arrive at Basantapur and have dinner.  Get organized for trekking leaving the next morning.  Stay overnight in a lodge in Basantapur.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 

After breakfast leave Basantapur (2,310m) begin trekking which will take you through beautiful woods and meadows with magnificent views of Makalu and the Everest Massif in the far distance to the east and then Kanchenjunga to the west as we approach our destination Holy Lake Gupha Pokhari (2,890m).

Stay in a tea hut overnight.  It’s a full day today, expect to walk for 6-7 hours gradually gaining height and then leveling out - you will reach the top of the ridge at 2,980 meters – expect to cover approx. 26km today.

Today you will continue trekking along the ridge through picturesque rhododendron forest and enjoy the spectacular views.  The path winds gently up and down through ancient moss-covered trees.  We then start to descend – steeply in places - and after approximately 5 to 6 hours arrive at our stopping point.

Set up camp near the village of Gorja (2,010m) – expect to cover approx. 11km today.

Trek for approximately 4 hours or so (approx. 9km) down to Dobhan (640m) which is the starting point of the whitewater kayaking & rafting on the Tamur River.  Pump up the rafts and get everything ready for the whitewater trip starting the next day.

Relax and camp overnight on the riverside beach.

The volume of the Tamur in November is around 5,250cfs (150 cumecs).  We will paddle approximately 115km to the confluence with the Sun Kosi and then a further 15km to the take-out at Chatra (100m) – approximately 130km (82 miles) in total.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 

The Tamur River flows from the mighty Kanchenjunga mountain which is the third highest peak in the world.  This trip combines fantastic whitewater and one of the most beautiful short treks in Nepal.  It has spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and Makalu as you traverse along a ridgeline at over 2,800 meters - 3 days trekking and 6 days rafting/kayaking.

The river is a beautiful turquoise color and each day there are big volume rapids of class 3-4/4+.  The river starts with a bang with 2 days of big volume class 3 to 4/4+ rapids.  It then eases in the middle for a day or so with enough white water to keep you interested.

It then finishes with 2 days of amazing class 3 to 4/4+ rapids – more rapids than you can count down to the confluence with the Sun Kosi.  Camping is on beautiful sandy beaches along the river and there is plenty of time for exploring and beach volleyball.

The last day of whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Tamur will take you down to the confluence of the Tamur and Sun Kosi Rivers.  Over 30 rapids, of fun class 3 and 4/4+ white-water make this a fantastic day of paddling.  Camp at the confluence of the Tamur and Sun Kosi Rivers.

Paddle down to the take-out of the Sun Kosi river at Chatra stopping along the way at the Bharah temple.  Lunch in Chatra and then overnight bus trip back to Kathmandu approximately 16 to 18 hours arriving at approx. 7 am the following morning. 

NB: There is the option to take a 35-minute flight back to Kathmandu from Biratnagar which will cost approx. an additional US$ 250.  Biratnagar airport is about an hour’s drive from the take-out at Chatra.  The cost of the flight, an extra night in Hotel in Kathmandu, transport to Biratnagar airport and from Kathmandu airport to Hotel is all extra.  If you are interested I am doing this, please let us know so as we can give you latest cost estimate.

If you don’t have time and want to fly out of Nepal on day 17, you will need to take the flight from Biratnagar on day 16 afternoon to Kathmandu.

You will be dropped off at your hotel, enjoy a nice hot shower and spend the rest of the day relaxing or shopping in Kathmandu.  There will be a celebration dinner in the evening!  Stay overnight in the hotel.

Not included: Lunch and Dinner

Not Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

What's included

Included

  • All Permits and entry fee
  • Food and accommodation (while on the river and Trek)
  • Foam mattress and tent if you require one ( sleeping gabs if you don't have one please don't buy them just for trip you can hire one in Nepal and its very heap to do that)
  • Kayak and Paddle raft and gear boats
  • All the cooking and kitchen equipment
  • Satellite phone
  • Comprehensive wilderness first aid kit
  • River maps
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in hotel in Kathmandu one night before the trip and one night after the trip. If you need to book extra nights out of the package please clarify that to ADVENTURE HUB NEPAL.
  • Airport pick up
  • Professional standard river guides and safety kayaker
  • Bus to put in and take out
  • Twin share basis room for accommodation
  • All the camping gear

What's Excluded

Excluded

  • International flights to Nepal
  • Nepalese visa (this cost US$65 for 30 days and you need two passport photos) this can be issued on arrival in Kathmandu international airport, You can get in your home country some time it safe time lining up in Nepal immigration for hours
  • Extra snacks on the river and meals not listed itinerary and Kathmandu
  • Extra Beverages for on the river i.e.) alcohol
  • Tips for the local guides at the end of the trip
  • Local Domestic Flight from Biratnagar to Kathmandu if you choose to fly
  • Extra night for stay not mentioned in itinerary
  • If you choose to spend additional nights you have to pay extra and we can recommend budget, deluxe or five star hotels depending on your needs. Of course, the prices will vary. Please let us know if you need extra nights’ accommodation and we can organize that for you.
  • Travel Insurance

Small Personal First Aid Kit

Insurance requirements dictate that AHN must have medical confirmation before administering prescription medication on an expedition. In Nepal, this can be a difficult and sometimes impractical step in the first aid process. Therefore, AHN strongly recommends that clients bring their own personal drug kits (gastro kit) AHN Encourage you to go and see your travel doctor.​ AHN strongly recommend this year’s flu shot.

About Adventure Hub Nepal

Adventure Hub  Nepal has been operating adventure holidays trips since 2007. Today we can help you discover whole Nepal and we can offer high-quality, excellent –value, small group adventure to your interested area of Nepal.

Extend your holiday by booking some pre or post tour accommodation- ask Adventure Hub Nepal.

Other Information

This itinerary is intended as a guide only. Local conditions and weather may necessitate variations to the program and can affect the availability of views and panoramas described. Be aware that all times stated are approximate and may vary with individual and group fitness, weather, trekking route, river level  and road conditions.

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We care about the place and people that we meet on our journeys, and we try to ensure that we give something back, as well as taking away so many incredible memories, for more information on our commitment to people of Nepal and responsible tourism please visit.http://www.sharmilafoundation.org

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