Sun Kosi

The Sun Kosi is rated one of the top 10 rivers journeys in the world. It offers a 8-9 day expedition experience through the heart of Nepal starting near the Tibetan border and running all the way to the confluence with the Ganges. You can expect warm water, big bouncy rapids, white sandy beaches, great wildlife and beautiful scenery.

The trip caters for all abilities from beginner rafters to experienced kayakers. Its even possible for novice kayakers to try out the quieter sections and learn more about whitewater with the option of rafting the sections you are not yet confident to run. With our qualified and experinced guides to see you through, your confidence and ability will grow and grow.

Rafting
Rafters need no previous experience.

Kayaking
This is a great river for any kayaker. Great for expericed kayakers wanting to take it easy but also for beiginngers or intermediates wanting to improve upon their skills. There is the option to kayak the easier days and then jump in the raft when the rapids get alittle too intense! With our kayaking guides showing you the way, this is a great high volume river to work on your skills.

Trip Dates:
March - 12th, 19th and 26th
April - 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
May - 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
June - 6th and 13th

Trip Includes:
All staff including qualified Guides and professional Safety Kayakers
All camping equipment (inc toilet tents, tarps, personal tents etc0
All meals and water whilst on the river (tea, coffee and juice also avaliable)
Transportation to and from the river (optional flights avaliable)
All equipment (including PFD's, helmets, dry tops, throw bags, dry bags, paddles, etc)
Extensive first aid kit.
Porters
Gear Raft support
Extensive medical kit

Not included:
Items of a personal nature (toiletries, personal medication, clothing, camers...)
Personal insurance
Alcohol and additional snacks.
Optional tips for guides.

Itinerary

Day 1

We will leave from Kathmandu early in the morning after having loaded up the bus. A short three hour drive takes us to our put in point at Damauli. After lunch we will set up the rafts, load the gear raft and set off down the river. It is a fairly easy start to the trip, with just a few Grade 2 rapids before we reach our camp on Butterfly Beach. A relaxing first day takes us away from the roads and into the heart of the villages. We will set up our camp, have some yummy food and enjoy watching the stars overhead.

Day 2

After packing up the camp we have a slightly more exciting day with two big class rapids "No exit" (Grade 3) and "Meatgrinder" (Grade -4) as well as many smaller wave trains to keep us moving. The Tamba Kosi joins the river increasing the volume just before we reach our camp.

Day 3

The river starts to build up in volume today with more rivers spilling into it. Just below the confluence of the Likhu Khola we negotiate the "Anxiety" series of rapids, including, pre, post and "High Anxiety". Again plenty of time to play in the warm waters, keep an eye out for those cheeky monkeys, enjoy the scenery and perhaps have alittle go at kayaking.

Day 4

Todays the day you have all heard about..."Hakapur". We will stop at the village before we hit the rapid to stock up on chocolate and fizzy drinks (and maybe some fresh veg and meat if we are running low). We'll then head down to scout the rapid. Depending on the season and our Guides this rapid may or may not be runnable. If it is, be prepared to get wet! Then just as you get your breath back its time for Hakapur II! We will camp at the confluence of the Sun Kosi and Dudh Kodi tonight which is the river running from Everest. 

Day 5 - 8

In the coming few days you can expect "Jaws" I, II & III' , "Rhino Rock" and “Jungle Corridor” which is basically 10km of non-stop rapid with big bouncy waves. A highlight of these days is the big wagterfall we will stop at for a well deserved shower.

The "Big Dipper" is the last big rapid on the river and a fitting finale to the Sun Kosi. You will notice the difference in scenery as the jungle dissapears along with the mountains making way for the flat Indian Plains.

Just after the confluence of the Arun and Tamur rivers we will stop at a Holy Hindu temple to view the sights. After this it is a quick 20 minute to the take out, Chatra, where we will unload the gear one final time and jump in our bus/plane back to Kathmandu.

Day 9

After 15 hours on the bus, we should arrive back in Kathmandu early on the 9th morning.