The SUNKOSI means River of Gold, so called after the gold that is panned from the river gravel, or perhaps the silt-orange color it turns in monsoon. River runners know it best as the BIG ONE! It rises near Tibet and rushes eastward to form the watershed of Eastern Nepal. In high water this river is not for the faint hearted. The river is wide and fast with bumpy pressure waves fed by the monsoon. Big holes and massive waves are the order of the day and most rapids have only two results- flip or trip- but your certainly won’t get through without the river letting you know who is boss!

The SUNKOSI thunders through isolated terrain occasionally coming across Rai and Limbu villages, and the lower banks are heavily forested with troops of monkeys and exotic birds. This is unspoiled, rural Nepal at its best. The banks have broad, sandy beaches ideal for camping and the river gives us little surprises such as the occasional waterfall where you can play while the water pummels your tired limbs.

TRIP FACTS
Pre departure meeting at 6pm
Grade:	4 - 5
River Length:	260 km
From Ktm:	3 hrs
River Days:	8 - 10

DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01: Drive to put in, raft and camp.
Day 02-03: Rafting and camp.
Day 04: Take-out at Chatara and drive back to Kathmandu (14 hrs), optional fly out.