The beautiful Arun River in Nepal’s
springs up from the Everest region joining with the
Sunkoshi on the way and snakes its way onto the Indian
plains in Bihar. Along the path, the Arun rambles through
spectacular mountain scenery, remote villages and farming
valleys. At its peak flow in places, this river truly
rages with some rapid graded as class VI. In other places,
the Arun meanders along at a more sedate pace allowing
you time for relaxation and to enjoy your pristine surroundings.
Due to Arun’s remoteness getting there is all
part of the action. You can travel the 500 km over two
days by road or fly to a nearby airstrip. From the bus
or airstrip it is four hours trek to Kartikeghat, your
put in point. Though difficult to get to, it is certainly
one of the most rewarding river trips in Nepal.
Day 01 Pick up from airport, drop in hotel
(A)
Day 02 Kathmandu to Tumlingtar: - 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
itself. 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. (L, D)
Day 03 Savaiya Khola Breakfast will normally be served
at 8: 30 AM. Trek for about two hours at a gradual pace
until Sabiya Khola. Briefing for the next day's schedule.
Get the equipments ready to start early for the following
day. (A, B, L, D
Day 04 Megan Besi As soon as we get on the river. From
Tumlingtar, we get started at 9:30 AM after breakfast.
Today is pretty smooth except for little rough ones
of grade III/IV. (A, B, L, D)
Day 05 Today could be more challenging than the previous
days. We come across quite a number of rapids one after
another. The first encounter is a left- bend rapid,
before the suspension bridge at Ranighat. A number of
rapids follow after this, one after another we finally
camp nearby blithe rapid. (A, B, L, D)
Day 06 Today is pretty smooth and relaxed compared to
the previous days. The Arun River now merges with river
Sunkosi to form in to a confluence of river Saptakosi,
one of the major rivers of Nepal, which further flows
to merge with the famous Gange in India. Float along
Saptakosi for another half an hour and we reach the
site of a temple in Bara Chettra a Hindu temple dedicated
to lord Vishnu. From here, float for another half an
hour to Chattra . Drive back. (A, B, L, D)
Day 07 Arrive Kathmandu . (A, B)
Day 08 Departure (B)
Abbreviation: (A = Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L =
Lunch, D = Dinner)
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