Upper Sun Koshi

Difficulty in Nov: Class III+
From: Khadichour (Alt. 730m)
To:  Sukute (Alt. 630m)
Distance: 16 km
River Days : 1
From Kathmandu:
3 hours
Av. Gradient:  6m/km (15 ft/mile)
Volume in Nov:  90 cms (3200 cfs)
Best Season: May-Dec.

A clean, blue, scenic river only a few hours drive from Kathmandu.

The upper part of the famous Sun Koshi river can offer you some amazing trips during the monsoon time with continuous class 4+ white water.

The valley is surprisingly scenic with well –wooded sides and a wide blue river winding between white beaches. The valley is followed by the Arniko highway (road to Lhasa) but the road traffic is usually light and not intrusive.

Rafting:
At its best in medium to high water flows and not recommended during the low-water season.

Kayaking:
Lots of bouldery rapids with a not too pushy current, make it a perfect warm up for the Bhote Koshi or a place to build confidence for the intermediate kayaker. Eddy lines are well defined and there are good play waves and Endo spots for practicing technique and posing for the photographer.