The Sun Koshi (Lower) is one of those rivers whire along trip (9 days) is possible . Rated as one of the ten best high water river expeditions, it has tuberlent waves and a large volume of water. The river runs through landscape of thick vegetation that harbors rich wildlife. Many species of birds, monkey and even leopards can be seen during the rafting trip. The river also has Gharial crocodiles which are predominantly fish eating creatures. The put-in point at Dolalghat is a three-hour drive from Kathmandu.
Rapids: Punch and Judy, Meat Grinder, High Anxiety, Black Hole, Rhino Rock, Big Dipper and Dead man Eddy.
Amazingly, this river prepares the rafters for the big rapids by first introducing them to milder Class II and Class III rapids. It then gets progressively Challenging from the day to day, leading to some exciting rides through high water. There are also sections for relaxing during scenic floats and a remarkable jungle corridor, one of the camping spots is at an interesting confluence of three rivers of eastern Nepal : Arun, Tamur and Sun Koshi. The trip ends at Chatara and the drive back begins.
Rapids: Punch and Judy, Meat Grinder, High Anxiety, Black Hole, Rhino Rock, Big Dipper and Dead man Eddy.
Amazingly, this river prepares the rafters for the big rapids by first introducing them to milder Class II and Class III rapids. It then gets progressively Challenging from the day to day, leading to some exciting rides through high water. There are also sections for relaxing during scenic floats and a remarkable jungle corridor, one of the camping spots is at an interesting confluence of three rivers of eastern Nepal : Arun, Tamur and Sun Koshi. The trip ends at Chatara and the drive back begins.
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