Rafting in Nepal >> Arun River Rafting

Arun River Rafting Nepal has four chief river system with more than two- hundred fifty considerable branch. The major rivers are:- The Sapta Kosi in the eastern Nepal, the Narayani in the central Nepal, the Karnali in the western Nepal and the Mahakali in the 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 fly to Tumlingtar.The Arun is one of the more advanced rivers in Nepal, and although only three days on the river the scenic mountain views and the unique wildlife makes it all worth while.

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 to myths and mysterious character. Nepal has more than one hundred different languages speaking people belonging to various cultural groups. Meeting there 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.

Trip Facts

Departure Point: Kathmandu
River Start Point: Tumlingtar
River Finish Point: Chatara
Outward Travel Time: 1 hour flight
River Grade: III to IV
Return Travel Time: 13 Hours
River Days: 07-08 Days
River Distance: 50 Kms. (Approximately)

Trip Itinerary

Day 01 Fly to Tumlingtar for 45 minutes or 19 hrs drive to Basantapur by bus (B,L,D)
Day 02 Arrival at Hille Bazaar, after lunch a short trek and overnight camping. (B,L,D)
Day 03 Full day trekking and overnight camping. (B,L,D)
Day 04 Full day trekking and camping on the bank of Arun river near Tumlingtar. (B,L,D)
Day 05 Rafting and camping on the beach at Andherighat. (B,L,D)
Day 06 Rafting and camping on the river bank at Barachhetra. (B,L,D)
Day 07 Rafting to Chatara, lunch and then drive to Dharan, continue by night bus back to Kathmandu. (B,L,D)