Arun River Rafting
Arun River Rafting
Arun River Rafting

Description

Nepal has four major river systems with more than two - hundred fifty sizeable tributaries .The major rivers are: - The Sapta Kosi in the extreme eastern Nepali; the Narayani in the central Nepali; the Karnali in the western Nepal and the Mahakali in the far western Nepal. Arun Rivers are one of the tributaries of river Sapta Kosi that flows in the Eastern Nepal. Besides being the only Hindu country in the world with all to myths and mysterious character, Nepal has more than one hundred different dialects speaking people belonging to various ethnic groups. Meeting there different ethnic groups of people during the of rafting is all a part of adventure.

Fitness Level : Challenging
Duration : 6 Group Size :4-12
Best Season : Sep-Nov, Feb-May                            River Grade: III-V

 Itinerary Outline

Day 1 :Drive-Fly to Tumlingtar, Overnight at Hotel 

Day 3 :Trek to Savaiya Khola-Overnight at Camp

Day 4 : Rafting Day, Overnight at River Camp

Day 5 : Rafting Day, Overnight at River Camp

Day 6 : Drive to Kathmandu, Overnight at hotel.


 Accomodation

We will use tented accommodation with wel-managed campsite at peaceful river beach. you will enjoy the smooth sound of water during the night where you can hear the friendly amicable mornign sounds of birds. 


 Meals

We will fully prepare with our camping gears with food with us. we will buy fresh food while there will be village possible. We are always conscious of serving hygienic western/continental meals. Our chefs are Knowledgeable in Nepalese and international cuisines. The vegetables are iodine treated.


Day 1 : Drive-Fly to Tumlingtar, Overnight at Hotel 
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 3 : Trek to Savaiya Khola-Overnight at Camp
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 4 :  Rafting Day, Overnight at River Camp
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 5 :  Rafting Day, Overnight at River Camp
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 6 :  Drive to Kathmandu, Overnight at hotel.
Arrive Kathmandu. N.B: 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.

Cost Include

    All rafting equipments with guide

    Full meals while you are on the river

    Round trip transportation by tourist vehicle

    River permit

    Meals, Western and continental food 

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner, during your rafting trip

    Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts

    Lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles

    Wetsuits   (only during the winter) on certain rivers

    Dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment

    Safety Kayak, Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc), 

    Tented accommodation in beautiful river beach with camp fire

    Insurance for all of our staff and their transportation

    First aid kid box.


Cost Exclude

 Any Kinds of Cold Drinks

  Alcoholic beverages during the whole trip

   Hotel accommodations & meals at if you stay anywhere at the hotel during whole trip

   Emergency evacuation

   Things of personal use

   Clients insurance

   Private Transportation

    Additional Activities

    Sleeping Bags

    Extra hours/Day Raft (can be arrange on request)

    Tips to Staffs

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.