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Sunkoshi River |
 The sheer volume and intensity of the rapids as well as the
cultural experience make the Sun Koshi one of the ten classic
rafting rivers in the world. With 270 kilometers of large volume
rapids and huge sandy beaches, the Sun Kosi is similar in nature
to the Grand Canyon in Colorado . The rapids naturally progress
as the Sun Kosi winds its way through the beautiful Mahabharat
Range , collecting tributaries from the highest mountains in the
world, ranging across eastern Nepal . It is an excellent choice
for someone doing a first river trip in Nepal . The river winds
past Hindu temples, villages and jungles, emerging from the
hills at Chatara to see the vast Gangetic plain stretching
endlessly ahead in a moment where legend stirs your soul.
Duration : 08-09 days, Grade : 4-5 |
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Itinerary in Detail |
Day 01 : |
Drive from Kathmandu to the river,
unpack and lunch, begin river trip early
afternoon, steady afternoon with nothing
too difficult. |
Day 02 : |
Past 'Meat grinder', and the Tamba Kosi
Confluence. |
Day 03 : |
Punch and Judy', Likhu khola confluence
and maybe as far as 'High Anxiety'. |
Day 04 : |
Past 'High Anxiety', to Hakapur village
& rapid. Big day. |
Day 05 : |
Layover day. Little Devisthan beach. |
Day 06 : |
Dudh Kosi confluence, 'Jaws', camp above
jungle corridor. |
Day 07 : |
Probably the best, numerous big class
4's in the jungle corridor, 'Rhino
rock', 'El Wasto' and others. |
Day 08 : |
Out of the corridor, odd class 3 / 4,
'Big Dipper', could arrive Chatra p.m. |
Day 09 : |
Arrive Chatra, pack, drive to Kathmandu. |
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