Nepal Travel Trek

Arun River Rafting

River is the main sources and most powerful and attractive forces on natural part of Nepal. There are several excellent rivers in Nepal which offer brilliant rafting or canoeing. Trishuli, Seti, Bhotekoshi, Kali Gandaki, Marshyangdi, Sunkoshi, Arun, Karnali, Tamur are the main excellent rivers for rafting or canoeing. Nepal's rivers are second to none, originating from the glaciers of the worlds highest mountains, they plunge through towering gorges and forested foothills before the more tranquil journey along the Ganges plain on their way to the Bay of Bengal. Rivers here are regarded as goddesses, and are included in a number of Hindu and Buddhist religious rituals. There are clear sandy beaches to camp or take a meal, and cool clear pools to bathe.  On these rivers you will find the world's most thrilling whitewaters with a wide range of difficulties and warm water. There is no more relaxing experience, any better way of getting from Kathmandu valley to the jungles of the Chitwan Valley, a drop of thousands of feet in new heavenly miles. Experience water rapids grade 2 to 7 in a beautiful environment of colorful villages, subtropical vegetation and friendly people will be unforgettable. River journeys range from one-day short-cut excursions to 11-day long way expeditions. Each offers incredibly unique knowledge and engenders a lifetime record.

For first time paddlers, a trip down the Trishuli is an experience not to be missed. The Arun River provides one of the most challenging rafting in Nepal, and although the rafting in this river comprises challenging trials only for three days, the countryside surrounding remotely located and spectacular mountain views make the rafting a real wilderness experience. The easiest way to get to this river is by catching a plane or we can drive for 1 day and then trek for three days to reach the put in point at Tumlingtar. During the monsoon, the river promises a more challenging ride, with powerful rapids and whirlpools. This trip can easily be combined with a visit to Chitwan National Park or Pokhara.

Best season to Raft: October –December and mid February –May
Raft Grade: Class 01-04
Length of Raft: It is advisable to do one week along this route to fully experience the river rafting in Nepal.           
Accommodations: CampingAdditional Information: Put in point is Tumlingtar and Put out point is Chatara. The is 70KM, Average gradient of rafting is 0.25%, Maximum gradient is 0.4% and volume in November is 224M3/sec.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01	Kathmandu to Tumlingtar
Day 02	Tumling Tar to Savaiya Khola
Day 03	Savaiya Khola -Megan Besi
Day 04	Megan Besi –Ranighat
Day 05	Ranighat –Chattara
Day 06	Chattara to Kathmandu

Note – Our Itinerary does not include your arrival and departure day to and from Kathmandu, and our fixed dates are the trekking starting date from Kathmandu. And, our river guides will give briefing every evening for the next day. So, any information not covered now by this itinerary can be discussed then.

PRICE:-

Includes And excludes :

Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar:
An hour's flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar takes you away from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. The Tumlingtar flight if scheduled in the afternoon, the camp shall be put up in Tumlingtar itself. The afternoon could be spent in visiting this tiny village with its small teashops and airstrip. Briefing for the next day's trip in the evening.
Day 02: Tumling Tar to Savaiya Khola
Breakfast will normally be served at 8: 30 AM. Trek for about two hours at a gradual pace until Sabiya Khola. Briefing for the next day's schedule. Get the equipments ready to start early for the following day.
Day 03: Savaiya Khola -Megan Besi
As soon as we get on the river. From Tumlingtar, we get started at 9:30 AM after breakfast. Today is pretty smooth except for little rough ones of grade III/IV.
Day 04: Megan Besi –Ranighat
Today could be more challenging than the previous days. We come across quite a number of rapids one after another. The first encounter is a left- bend rapid, before the suspension bridge at Ranighat. A number of rapids follow after this; one after another we finally camp nearby blithe rapid.
Day 05: Ranighat –Chattara
Today is pretty smooth and relaxed compared to the previous days. The Arun River now merges with river Sunkosi to form in to a confluence of river Saptakosi, one of the major rivers of Nepal, which further flows to merge with the famous Gange in India. Float along Saptakosi for another half an hour and we reach the site of a temple in Bara Chettra a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Vishnu. From here, float for another half an hour to Chattra. Drive back.
Day 06: Chattara to Kathmandu
Arrive to Kathmandu.

Cost Includes:

 

All meals during the rafting period

Rafting & trekking permit

Transportation going by tourist or local bus depending upon the mode of transportation available at put-in and pull-out pointRafting, kitchen and camping equipment

Experienced CaptainCook and other staffsGroup leader will be free over ten paying people

 

Cost doesn't Includes:

 

Mineral water, cold drinks and alcohols during whole trip

Hotel accommodation & meals at hotel during whole trip

Emergency evacuation

Things of personal use

Member insurance

Airfare Kathmandu - Biratnagar

Private transportation

 

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