“River of Gold”, is one of the top ten river expeditions in the world. A destination river for almost anyone coming to experience Nepal’s white water for the first time. Mid-September to early November is optimum Sun Kosi Time. High river levels brought on by monsoon rains provide warm water and sun filled days, making high water Sun Kosi a favourite. Departs from Kathmandu
Difficulty: 4 / (4 +)
From: Resort
To: Chatra
Distance: 270km
River Days: 8 - 9
Av. Gradient: 10 ft per mile
Best Season: Sept, Oct, May
September : SK 1 (08-15*) SK 2 (17_25**) SK 3 (27_06**)
October : SK 4 (08_17***) SK 5 (19_28***) SK 6 (30_08***)
November : SK 7 (10_20 ***)
May : SK 8 (26_03***)
June : SK 9 (05_13**) SK 10 (15_23**)
One of the ten best River trips in the world. Big rapids, warm water, beautiful scenery and great camping make it a classic multi-day river expedition. A great trip for advanced / intermediate and seasoned kayakers.
Kayaking
This is the perfect river for the advanced intermediate expert Kayakers. The majority of the rapids are pool-drop with great surfing and hole riding. Experienced safety kayakers accompany each trip offering, advise on rapids and tips on improving your technique. A good roll is a prerequisite.
Day 01: 7 am meet at Hard Rock Sales Office KTM- store extra luggage. Breakfast, (not included). Drive to Resort lunch . Safety briefing, raft Upper Sun Kosi / Bhote Kosi Continuous class 4 rapids. Stay in Resort the put-in-point of the Sun Kosi.
Day 02: Breakfast - load rafts - lunch. Depart
Day 03: Big class 4+rapids "No exit" and " Meatgrinder". Tamba Kosi joins the Sun Kosi on the doubling the volume of the Sun Kosi Camp located near a beautiful Shiva temple overlooking the confluence.
Day 04: Several km below the confluence of the Likhu Khola we negotiate the, "Anxiety" series of rapids, including, pre, post and "High Anxiety". Scout and possible photo stop. Camp.
Day 05: Arrive at Hakapur bazaar. Prepare to run one of the largest and most difficult rapids on the river Hakapur II. Camp beyond the confluence of the Sun Kosi and Dudh Kosi, which drains Mt Everest.
Day 06: Rest day trek or relax.
Day 07: "Jaws" I, II & III’, Rhino Rock, camp above the Jungle Corridor.
Day 08: The "Jungle Corridor" contains several kilometers of continuous white water. Waterfalls cascade down both sides of the canyon. It is a remote and wild place demanding commitment.
Day 09: A relaxing morning floating through stunning landscapes soaking up the sun and watching the world go by. The Big Dipper a fitting finally to the Sun Kosi. Huge standing waves and a giant hole separate you between the Himalaya and the northern plains of India. After the confluence of the Arun Rivers the foothills dramatically give way to flat lands of the Terai and the take out point, Chatra. Drive- KTM
Day 10: Arrive KTM
Day 01: 7 am meet at Hard Rock Sales Office KTM- store extra luggage. Breakfast, (not included). Drive to Resort lunch . Safety briefing, raft Upper Sun Kosi / Bhote Kosi Continuous class 4 rapids. Stay in Resort the put-in-point of the Sun Kosi.
Day 02: Breakfast - load rafts - lunch. Depart
Day 03: Big class 4+rapids "No exit" and " Meatgrinder". Tamba Kosi joins the Sun Kosi on the doubling the volume of the Sun Kosi Camp located near a beautiful Shiva temple overlooking the confluence.
Day 04: Several km below the confluence of the Likhu Khola we negotiate the, "Anxiety" series of rapids, including, pre, post and "High Anxiety". Scout and possible photo stop. Camp.
Day 05: Arrive at Hakapur bazaar. Prepare to run one of the largest and most difficult rapids on the river Hakapur II. Camp beyond the confluence of the Sun Kosi and Dudh Kosi, which drains Mt Everest.
Day 06: Rest day trek or relax.
Day 07: "Jaws" I, II & III’, Rhino Rock, camp above the Jungle Corridor.
Day 08: The "Jungle Corridor" contains several kilometers of continuous white water. Waterfalls cascade down both sides of the canyon. It is a remote and wild place demanding commitment.
Day 09: A relaxing morning floating through stunning landscapes soaking up the sun and watching the world go by. The Big Dipper a fitting finally to the Sun Kosi. Huge standing waves and a giant hole separate you between the Himalaya and the northern plains of India. After the confluence of the Arun Rivers the foothills dramatically give way to flat lands of the Terai and the take out point, Chatra. Drive- KTM
Day 10: Arrive KTM
What’s Included
- all meals during the rafting period
- rafting permit
- transportation going by tourist or local bus depending upon the mode of transportation available at put-in and pull-out point rafting, kitchen and camping equipment experienced Captain cook and other staffs groupleader will be free over ten pax
What’s not Included
- mineral water, cold drinks and alcohols during whole trip.
- emergency evacuation things of personal use member insurance
