Sun Kosi & Tamur Expedition - Nepal
The Sun Kosi & Lower Tamur
Next Trip - November 26th - November 9th 2026
£1,800pp
Sun Kosi & Lower Tamur 3/4+
The Sun Kosi is one of the world’s great river journeys, renowned for its powerful yet playful Class III–IV whitewater, featuring big, bouncy rapids, friendly holes, and endless waves. Rising near Mount Shishapangma in Tibet, the legendary "River of Gold" flows east through Nepal, draining much of the eastern Himalayas before carving a spectacular path across the country.
From the put-in at Dolalghat to the take-out at Chatra, the Sun Kosi winds its way for 270 kilometres through some of Nepal’s most remote landscapes, although as Nepal's economy grows, each year more and more of the river is becoming populated along with more access points. Along the way, warm waters surge through deep valleys, lush hillsides, and traditional riverside villages. This expedition offers an unforgettable blend of exciting whitewater, breathtaking scenery, and pristine white-sand beaches, creating one of the finest multi-day river adventures anywhere on Earth.
The addition of the Tamur River elevates the journey to an entirely new level. With more than 40 Class IV+ rapids packed into a relatively short section, the Tamur is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding stretches of whitewater in the world. After a handful of Class III rapids provide a welcoming introduction, the river quickly builds in intensity, delivering rapid after rapid through a thrilling and continuous descent.
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The Tamur’s dramatic finale unfolds through impressive gorges lined with towering rock walls before reaching Tribeni, where it joins the Sun Kosi where we camp for our final night on the river banks. The final day follows the merged waters downstream to Chatra, completing a remarkable Himalayan expedition. Steeper, more technical, and distinctly different in character, the Tamur perfectly complements the immense volume and power of the River of Gold, providing an unforgettable climax to an epic river adventure.
Throughout the expedition, fully supported rafts carry all food, camping equipment, and supplies, allowing guests to focus entirely on the journey. Each evening, we establish camp on secluded sandy river beaches, where days of adventure give way to peaceful nights beneath the stars. Gather around the campfire, share stories from the day’s rapids, listen to the sounds of the river and surrounding wilderness, and immerse yourself in the simple rhythm of life on one of the world's most spectacular river expeditions.
Kayaking:
This trip is perfect for the intermediate paddler steeping up or for the experienced paddler with the river building in intensity as we go!
Beginner kayakers will be more suited to one of our Kayak School trips or join on a raft with the opportunity to play in kayaks at our camping spots.
Rafting:
No Experience needed here, just to be comfortable swimming in moving water and happy to get wet!
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Booking the trip:
To book please email antonlippek@gmail.com to express your interest and we will get back to you at the earliest opportunity -sometimes were out on the river for a few days without signal. In the meantime you can read through our terms and conditions of booking here:
Adventure Terms and Conditions
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Inteneray
Day 1 - November 26th
Arrival in Kathmandu. You will be greeted at the Tribhuvan Airport and escorted to the hotel before heading out to explore the hustle and bustle of Thamel, a place thriving with lots of shops, bars and resturaunts!
In the evening the whole team will get together for dinner and get to know each other
(Hotel included)
Day 2
A day packed with cultural immersion exploring the many temples and tourist attractions in Kathmandu. Visiting Durbhar Square and The Monkey Temple are just a couple of the great options we can Explore!
(Hotel & Breakfast included)
Day 3
After an early breakfast in the hotel while the team load up the bus with our kayaks and rafting gear we hit the road and head East to Dologhat where we will begin our river adventure.
(All meals included)
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Day 4 - 9
From day 4 we navigate our way downstream on the Sun Kosi River which builds in intensity each day, beginning with easy going class 2 with the occasional class 3 rapid until the half way point when we reach the famous Harkapur Village from which the gradient steepens and we enjoy big and bouncy class 4 with the ocasional 4+ The Jungle coridior is one of our favourite sections whith 8k of continuous class 3/4. Our evenings will be spent on the white sandy beaches around campfires as the team and I cook up some fine river side dinners and we chat through the excitement of the day
(All meals Included)
Day 10
After our final stretch of paddling on the Sun Kosi we travel by road towards Mulghat, staying over night at a village with great views over the Eastern Mountain Range
(Hotel & all meals included)
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Day 11
Today is the big day, paddling the exciting final day of the Tamur River offering big rapid after big rapid, almost continuous class 4/4+ from start to finish. We complete the white water as we paddle through a scenic section of water with a bat cave signaling the final stretch before we camp at the holy Triveni village
(All meals Included)
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Day 12
We put on the water for a final day and paddle downstream in the gentle flows where we can explore a temple area where many come to bath and worhsip. We then have one final rapid ahead with some of the biggest waves of the trip, big but green and flowing.
(Hotel & all meals included)
Day 13
Free day in Kathmandu! We always reserve an extra day at the end of the trip just in case of any travel delays where we can either realx in the hotel or check out the many tourist attactions in Kathmandu. A great option for this day is to explore the ancient city Bhaktapur about an hours drive from Kathmandu!
(Hotel and Breakfast Included)
Day 14 -November 9th
Departure day! Our trip completes and its time for us head back to the airport to embark on our onward jouneys - unless of course you would like to extend your trip for more sightseeing or activities.
(breakfast Included)
