8-Day Sun Koshi River Rafting Tour to Chatara with Riverside Camping

8 Days Round trip from Hotel Lobby in Kathmandu Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 8-day Sun Koshi rafting expedition from Kathmandu to Chatara
02 Overnight riverside camping throughout the journey
03 Stay near Taj Riverside Resort camp with access to its facilities
04 Raft past major river confluences, including Tribeni of Tama Koshi and Sun Koshi
05 Finish at Chatara with onward travel options to Biratnagar or Kathmandu

Take on an 8-day rafting journey down Nepal's legendary Sun Koshi River, starting from Kathmandu and following the river through scenic valleys and rural settlements to Chatara. The route combines changing stretches of river with overnight riverside camping, passing Dolalghat, Pacharghat, Mulkot, Tribeni of Tama Koshi and Sun Koshi, Khurkot, Likhu Dovan, Harkapur Village, Rai Ghat, and Tribeni Ghat. A campsite near Taj Riverside Resort at Mulkot adds access to resort facilities along the way. The trip finishes at Chatara, with onward travel options via Biratnagar or an overland drive back to Kathmandu.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Rajbiraj

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kathmandu to Dolalghat and Pacharghat then Riverside Camp

Travel from Kathmandu to Dolalghat and continue to Pacharghat for your riverside camp on the riverbank.

Day 02

Pacharghat to Mulkot Camp near Taj Riverside Resort

Continue from Pacharghat to Mulkot and enjoy the night at the campsite near Taj Riverside Resort, with access to the resort's facilities.

Day 03

Raft to Tribeni of Tama Koshi and Sun Koshi

Raft down from Mulkot to Tribeni, the meeting point of the Tama Koshi and Sun Koshi rivers, and camp there for the night.

Day 04

Rafting through Khurkot to Likhu Dovan

Spend the day rafting downriver through Khurkot and onward to Likhu Dovan.

Day 05

Likhu Dovan to Harkapur Village by Raft

Continue rafting from Likhu Dovan to Harkapur Village.

Day 06

Harkapur to Rai Ghat Camp

Raft from Harkapur to Rai Ghat and camp for the night.

Day 07

Rai Ghat to Tribeni Ghat

Travel from Rai Ghat to Tribeni Ghat by the Tamur and Sun Koshi.

Day 08

Tribeni to Chatara and Onward Travel

Continue to Chatara. From here, drive to Biratnagar to catch a flight, or drive back to Kathmandu, which takes approximately 14 to 15 hours.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All travel and transportation to the river and back to the city
Accommodation: camping every night
Daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
All rafting equipment is provided: helmets, life jackets, paddles, and rafts
Certified rafting guides and safety kayakers
Safety: a basic first aid kit is included on the Sun Koshi expedition trips

What's Not Included

Personal insurance and emergency evacuation
Personal gear such as sleeping bags, clothing, and footwear
Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks, including cold drinks and mineral water
Personal expenses such as laundry, internet or calls, tips, gifts, and souvenirs