Arun River Rafting
Arun River Rafting is a Tran’s boundary river originating form Tibetan region and is a major tributary to the Sapta Kosthi River. It is one of the most mighty and respected river in Nepal. The Arun River enters Nepal through the south Himalayan at a height of 3500 meters. It cuts through the Himalaya creating amazing gorges and flows downstream following a very steep and rapid current which later confluence with Sun Koshi. The Arun River Rafting contributes about 37% of water to the Sapta Koshi River.
The turbulent water current and huge water volume makes the Arun River site one of the best rafting site, the rapids here can be technically challenging and is suitable for intermediate and advance level rafting and kayaking. This river presents the utmost challenge in white river rafting. The Arun river rafting adventure takes us through a remote landmark to encounter the toughest and fastest water current flowing downstream cutting through high Himalayas and deep gorges., along with the thrill and excitement of this rafting we also get bonus traveling through unique and remote landmarks get view of beautiful scenery comprising high Himalayas, thick and dense forest including wide species of birds and animals.
The mountain river rafting of Arun river starts from Tumlingtar, it is in about forty minute flight distances from Kathmandu. Hitting the water from here we raft along the cold mountain water tackling various turbulent rapids many cutting edge twist and turns making about 70 km distance coverage to Chatara in Terai region. The rapids class in the river ranges from medium level to very high level. This adventure takes about 5-6 days but several kayakers have also completed the adventure in just a day, but for safety issue relaxed journey of at least 3 days is recommended.