Arun River Rafting
The Arun is respected as one of the most mighty and powerful rivers of Nepal.The lower valley is in parts quite well populated with a wide variety of different tribes. The whole area is relatively un-spoilt, and sees only a few trekking groups, mainly taking the Eastern approach to Everest and Makalu Base Camp.
We schedule rafting trips on the Arun every year. Tumlingtar is the obvious and most convenient starting point and we recommends that you fly here as it is only a short direct flight from Kathmandu and only forty minute’s walk from the river. The 70 km down to Chatra has been kayaked in a day, but normally makes a relaxed 3 day raft trip and you can then fly back to Kathmandu from Biratnagar.
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Itinerary Details of Arun River River Rafting
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Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. The Tumlingtar flight if scheduled almost in the afternoon. You can co-operate our kitchen crew and guide for set up the camp near the riverbank. And explore around tumlingtar village and introduce local people. In the evening after dinner our professional rafting guide speech you upcoming day trip.
Day 02: After breakfast trekking from Tumlingtar to Savaiya Khola which is Normally Trek for about two hours at a gradual pace until Sabiya Khola. Get the equipments ready to start early for the following day rafting.
Day 03: Rafting from Sabiya khola to Megan Besi. After breakfast we raft pretty smooth except for little rough ones of grade ¾.
Day 04: rafting from Megen Besi to Blithe Rapid place.Today could be more challenging than the previous days. We come across quite a number of rapids one after another. A number of rapids follow after this; one after another we finally camp nearby blithe rapid.
Day 05: 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. Float along Saptakosi for another half an hour and we reach the site of a temple in Bara Chettra. From here, float for another half an hour to Chatra, and we finish the trip and Drive backs your final destination.
Price for the Trip:
- The cost of the Trip depend group size, Category of the trip and your desire (budget)
- The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This rafting can be modified according to your time and requirements.
- The Itinerary may be changed after understanding by both agency and client. Additional activities could be added or reduce as per client's request before confirming the trip. Price for reduced activities could be deducted and additional activities could be added as per mutual understanding.
- The itinerary mentioned above is published from Airport to Airport services for the betterment of the client. Due to various categories Hotel facilities in the Capital City they may choice for their own and if required through us, we provide the facilities Also.
- The cost also affect the number of guides and porters
- For these reasons the same trek can higher and lower price.
Thus; please mail us for up to date prices for the above Trip
Cost Include
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu
- Full board tent accommodation on Twin Sharing Bases during the Rafting
- Surface Transportation as per itinerary
- Meals, western style and continental food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during your rafting trip
- River rafting Permit for Arun River
- Necessary equipment such as high quality self-bailing rafts, lifejackets, helmets, plastic paddles
- All necessary safety and medical equipment
- Safety rescue kayak with the guide
- Food, accommodation, insurance for all staff and their transportation
- Experienced professional guides/leader
- All necessary documentation, Service charge and Government Taxes
- Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and extended visa service (if necessary)
- Snowy Horizon Special Gifts (T-shirt, Pashmina)
Cost Exclude
- Hotel, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
- International Airfare.
- Nepal entry visa fee. Visa can be obtained on the arrival at Kathmandu airport or any official border entry point to Nepal.
- Alcoholic beverages, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internet.
- Hotel accommodations and meals if you choose to stay at the hotel anywhere during whole trip
- All kind of Personal Expenses
