Nepal has four chief river systems with more than two- hundred fifty considerable branches. The major rivers are:- The Sapta Kosi in the eastern Nepal, the Narayani in central Nepal, the Karnali in the western Nepal and the Mahakali in remote western Nepal. Arun River belongs to Koshi river system that flows in the Eastern Nepal. The easiest way to get to the river is to fly to Tumlingtar. Alternatively one can drive for one & half days and then trek for three days. Besides being the only Hindu country in the world with all the myths and mysterious characters. Nepal has more than one hundred different languages speaking people belonging to various cultural groups. Meeting different ethnic groups of people for the period of rafting. Great rapids and remote location makes Arun the best river to run. The fantastic white water rafting trip in Nepal is all a part of adventure.
Arun River Rafting in Nepal
- Trip Code: Arun River Rafting
- Trip Type: Rafting
- Max. Altitude:
- Travel Mode: Coaches/Air
Trip Code | Arun River Rafting |
Trip Duration | 7 Days |
Trip Type | Rafting |
Trip Grade | Moderate |
Min Group Size | 4 |
Trip Start | Kathmandu |
Trip End | Kathmandu |
Best Season | Sep-Nov & Feb-May |
Transportaion | Coaches/Air |
Meals | All meals |
Acommodation | Tented Camp |
Fly to Tumlingtar for 45 minutes or 19 hrs drive to Basantapur by bus (B,L,D).
Arrival at Hille Bazaar, after lunch a short trek and overnight camping. (B,L,D).
Full day trekking and overnight camping. (B,L,D).
Full day trekking and camping on the bank of Arun river near Tumlingtar. (B,L,D).
Rafting and camping on the beach at Andherighat. (B,L,D).
Rafting and camping on the river bank at Barachhetra. (B,L,D).
Rafting to Chatara, lunch and then drive to Dharan, continue by night bus back to Kathmandu. (B,L,D).
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Tour cost include
Ground Transportation by Coaches/Air
Meals, Western and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip
River Permit
Necessary equipment as high quality self-bailing rafts, life jackets, helmets, plastic paddles, wetsuits (only during the winter) on certain rivers, dry bag for gear, camera barrels and all safety and medical equipment
Necessary Staffs (Guide, Helpers, Cook etc)
Accommodation on tented camp
Safety Kayak
Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation
Expedition elements include professional guides and leadership
First aid kit box
Tour cost exclude
Mineral water, cold drinks and alcoholic beverages during the whole trip
Emergency evacuation
Things of personal use
Member insurance
International airport pick up drop (if you order we can arrange)
Tips to Staffs
Sleeping bag
Need to bring: –
T-shirt
swimwear for on the river
Warm clothing for the evenings including a fleece or a pullover
Sunscreen and lip protector
Sunglasses (with retaining device) and/or a cap
Towel and Toiletries (environmentally friendly is best)
Personal medication
Flashlight
Footwear
Reading book
Fishing hook (you can fishing in the Himalayan River)