Sunkoshi

Sunkoshi is also known as Matsang Tsangpo or River of Gold originated form Tibet.Sunkoshi is considered as one of the ten best rafting/kayaking rivers in the world and has grade III-IV rapids. So, it is one of the fabulous place in Nepal. Rafting in Sun Koshi river is a wild experience which fills thrill to the rafter and the current of the river is very good. It is great for adventure but all the months are not safe for rafting/kayaking.

Location:-Eastern Nepal

Nickname:-River of Gold

Distance:-270 km

Accessibility:-3 hours drive, east to Kathmandu

Put-in point:-Dolalghat

Put-out point: - Chatara

Time for Rafting:- Jan.-May  III to IV+ 
                            Jun.-Aug. X
                            Sep.-Dec. III to V

The common put-in-point is Dolalghat at a height of 620 meters (2,030 ft) and Put-out point is Chatara gorge at 115 meters (377 ft).if you like adventure or rafting or kayaking then this it the place you should visit once  in your lifetime. While rafting Mahabharata range can be viewed while flowing rapidly in the river.Sun Kosi's volume increases as it combines with seven big tributaries to become one of the major river of South Asia.