Arun River Rafting
Rafting on Arun is undoubtedly the most exciting white water river rafting in Nepal. The river takes shape from the melting snow of Mt. Makalu (8463m), the world’s fifth highest peak, and flows amid the thick woods of the famous Arun valley before winding its way down through the hinterlands of eastern Nepal.
The rafting starts at Kartike Ghat, where you can reach by a five-day trek after a short drive. The trekking route follows a 3000-meter high ridge through beautiful woods and meadows with magnificent views of Kanchenjunga, Makalu and the Everest mastiff along the way. Alternatively, you can fly to Tumlingtar and trek to Kartike Ghat, which will reduce your trekking days considerably.
From Kartike Ghat, the 76 km stretch of the river is really breathtaking where you will raft on the gushing waters of Arun amid lush green forests, remote settlements, rocky mountains of eastern Nepal. Arun River Rafting is a challenging expedition. Our guides are very skilled and experienced to make this adrenaline rushing trip thrilling, yet safe for anyone a good and positive attitude.
Fact File
Name of the Trail: Arun River
Source of the river: Makalu Himal
Put - in point: Kartike Ghat
How to reach there: By flight to Tumling Tar and trek to Kartike Ghat or Trek from Basantapur
Ending point: Chatara
Total Rafting days: 5 night 6 Days (Total Days 12 with Trekking)
Total Rafting stretch: 76 Kms. (River)
Rapid grading: 1 to 5 grades.
After Rafting: Back to Kathmandu
Itinerary:
Day 01: Drive Basantapur via Dharan.
Day 02:Arrive Basantapur and prepare for trekking and camp.
Day 03: Trek to Mangalbare about 5 hours and camp.
Day 04: Trek to Guphapokhari about 5 hours and camp.
Day 05: Trek to Gorja about 5 hours and camp.
Day 06: Trek to Dobhan about 3 hours and camp.
Day 07: Rafting starts at Tamor river. Run class 4/5 rapids and camp at Kabelidobhan.
Day 08: Rafting whitewater section and camp nearby Koya River bank
Day 09: Raft down calm section and camp at Dumre.
Day 10: Rafting the continuos whitewater rapids of Tamor river and camp near Tribenighat
Day 11: Rafting about 3 hours and finish at Chatara. Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 12: Arrive in Kathmandu.
Day/s |
Group Join Rate |
Private Rate |
1 to 3 |
US$ 60 Per Person/Day |
US$ 70 per Person/Day |
Trip Cost Includes
- All rafting equipment with guide, meals while you are on river
- accommodation in two men tent, all necessary fee
- round trip transportation by bus
Trip Cost Excluedes
- Personal expenditure
- food & accommodation
- cost incase of any natural accident caused by weather
- Tips and other expenditure.
