Nepal has four major river system with more than two- hundered fifty sizeable tributaries. The major rivers are, The Sapta Koshi in the extreme eastern Nepal, the Narayani in the central Nepal, the karnali in the western Nepal and the Mahakali in the Far- western Nepal. Arun river is one of the tributaries of river Sapta Koshi that flows in the Eastern Nepal. Besides being the only Hindu country in the world with all to myths and mysterious character, Nepal has more than one hundred different dialects speaking people belonging to various ethnic groups. Different ethnic groups of people can be met during the trip and is all a part of adventure.
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An hour's flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar takes you away from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. The Tumlingtar flight if scheduled in the afternoon, the camp shall be put up in Tumlingtar ifself. The afternoon could be spent in visiting this tiny village with its small teashops and airstrip. Briefing for the next day's trip in the evening. |
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After breakfast trek for about two hours at a gradual pace to Sabiya Khola. Briefing for the next day's schedule. Get the equipments ready to start early for the following day. |
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After breakfast the days rafting trip starts from Tumlingtar. Trip would be pretty smooth except for little rough ones of grade III/IV. |
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The day's trip could me more challenging than the previous days. A number of rapids can be caught one after another. The first encounter is a left- bend rapid, before the suspension bridge at Ranighat. A number of rapids can be encountered one after another. Finally camp nearby blithe rapid. |
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The day would be pretty smooth and relaxed compared to the previous days. The Arun River now merges with river Sunkoshi to form in to a confluence of river Saptakoshi, one of the major rivers of Nepal, which further flows to merge with the famous Gange in India . float along Saptakoshi for another half an hour and reach the site of a temple in Barah Chettra a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Vishnu. From here, float for another half an hour to Chattra. Drive back. |
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Back to Kathmandu |
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