The Sun Koshi is another important river for rafting. The river, which originates from Tibet, has been rated as one of the world’s top 10 rivers offering rafting trips. The river flows eastward of Nepal passing through beautiful valleys between the Mahabharat Range and the Himalayas. It is a vital watershed in eastern part of Nepal. Many tributaries coming from the Himalayan range, including the Khumbu Region, join the river. Ultimately, the river joins the Ganges in India.

The rafting trip in the Sun Koshi River starts from Dolalghat, where the Indrawati and the Sun Koshi rivers meet. We pass through several remote areas with the nature’s wilderness along the 270-kilometre adventurous trip. We may find the first two days relatively easier, as you need not have to face bigger rapids. After two days, we will pass through rapids such as Meat Grinder, High Anxiety, Jaws and Big Dipper. We can enjoy majestic views of the mountains and swim in the warm water. During night, we will be in camps on pristine white sandy beaches.

With the operation of the Banepa-Bardibas highway, rafting trips can also be arranged from Dumjabensi.

The changing scenery along the river sides offers us an exciting experience. During the starting days, we will have spectacular views of high mountains, open lush green valleys, beautiful forests and tiny rural settlements of various ethnic communities. As the tributaries of the river join the Sun Koshi River at different places, the river becomes bigger. We will be brought to open plains and urban-like settlements at Chatara in the Sunsari district.

It takes for us about 16 hours to return to Kathmandu by bus from Chatara. We can also fly to Kathmandu from Biratnagar. Biratnagar is just one hour’s drive from Chatara.