The "River of Gold" is
considered one of the ten best rafting/kayaking rivers in the world.
All depending on the season, i.e., speed of currents it takes
between 8-10 days to do. A one day trek to Mount Everest view point
is also possible when camping by Raighat for one whole day.
Day 1:
We meet in our office in Kathmandu and drive to Balephi, the raft
put in point (3hrs will be exercise for the learner rafters. The
area is scenic and panoramic. Camp set at Dolalghat. Enjoy the
Dinner and camp fire.
Day 2:
After having Breakfast we paddle down to encounter with challenge of
"Meatgrinder"i.e. IV+ rapids.
Day 3:
Until the confluence with the Likhu Khola, we have short easy
rafting and rapids are only iii class.
Day 4:
After facing a several 3+rapids, we stop for a while to buy some
necessary provisions and beers.
Day 5:
After the confluence with the Dudhkoshi river from Mt.Everest, the
river becomes wide in size. But very soon we meet the "Jaws", iv
rapid.
Day 6:
Today is the hard day as you will encounter with V class
rapids"Rhino Rocks" and "Jungle Corridor"
Day 7:
Relax yourselves because you paddle too much for couple of days.
Day 8:
Great waves not a big rapid so you can ask our kayakers to instruct
you about how to roll.
Day 9:
Today we are going to face the last rapid of this trip "Bigdipper"
is a series of huge standing waves. We finish our trip to Chatra
then drive back to Kathmandu.