River Arun (Grade 5) begins at Tumlingtar and ends at Chatara. Kartikeghat. The starting point can be approached either by flight or by road. A mini trek is required from both the airstrip or from the bus stop. Some parts of the river are smooth while some are rough and challenging.
On the sixth day ArunRiver meets Sunkoshi. The Arun provides come of the most challenging rafting in Nepal. And although the difficult access makes only three days on the river possible, the remote location and spectacular mountain views make this a real wilderness Rafters either drive back Chatrara via Biratnagar of fly from Biratnagar to Kathmandu.
Facts of the Trip
Name of the Tip
:
Arun River Rafting
Grade
:
4 -5
Starting From
:
Tumlingtar
Ending Pint
:
Chatara
Rafting Distance
:
270 Km
Trip Duration
:
07 days
Group Size
:
From 4 to Max 25 persons
Mode of Travel
:
Toucrist Coach
Price
:
US $ 500.00
Rafting Map
Itinerary
Day 01:
Drive to Butwal by private bus, camp at Butwal.
Day 02:
Drive to Surkhet and overnight camping.
Day 03:
Trek from Surkhet to Dhanigad, overnight camping.
Day 04:
Trek from Dhanigad to Kareleghat, camp at the river bank.
Day 05:
Rafting from Kareleghat and overnight camping.
Day 06:
Rafting day and camping on the beach.
Day 07:
Rafting day, camping on the beach near the confluence of the Seti River.
Day 08:
Rafting day, camping on the beach after passing Bijura Village.
Day 09:
Rafting to Chisapani, end of the trip, drive back to Kathmandu by private bus.
Day 10:
Arrival in Kathmandu
What to Bring
Sleeping bag
Foam sleeping mattress
Personal toiletries,
sun block lotions,
Light woolen sweater for camp wear
Extra pair of shorts trousers/shirts
Flashlight or headlamps Open Sandal, Cash for drinks,
snacks on the way
Cost for Standard Trip
Cost for Deluxe Trip
2 - 7 Pax
US $500.00
1 - 7 Pax
US $600.00
8- 15 Pax
US $ 475.00
8- 15 Pax
US $550.00
16 & more
US $ 460.00
16 & more
US $ 520.00
Cost Includes
All meals during the rafting period
Rafting permit
Transportation going by tourist or local bus depending upon the mode of transportation
Available at put-in and pull-out point
Rafting, kitchen and camping equipment experienced Captain
Cook and other staffs group leader will be free over ten pax
Cost Excludes
Airfare domestic / international
Visa Fee US $ 30.00
Airport tax domestic / international
Hard / Soft Drink like alcoholic beverage / mineral water