A 10-day rafting expedition from Kathmandu to Dolalghat to Chatara and back to Kathmandu would likely follow the Sun Koshi River, one of Nepal’s most famous long-duration rafting routes.
Important Note
Trip Itinerary
Drive from Kathmandu (approx. 3-4 hours) to Dolalghat.
Meet the rafting team, safety briefing, and gear preparation.
Begin rafting on Sun Koshi River (Class III rapids).
Camp on a sandy riverbank.
Daily rafting with a mix of Class III to Class V rapids.
Pass through tropical forests, gorges, and remote villages.
Notable rapids include Meat Grinder, Harkapur, Jaws, Big Dipper.
Wildlife sightings possible (monkeys, deer, various birds).
Camp each night on sandy beaches.
Reach Chatara, where the Sun Koshi meets the plains.
Pack up rafting gear and celebrate the expedition’s completion.
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu (optional side trip to Bardiya National Park).
Overland drive (12+ hours) or optional flight from Biratnagar (closest airport).
Karnali Rafting
