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+977-9851012084
Email Address
info@yetimountaintreks.com
Location
Amrit Marg, Thamel
USD$ 1200
Moderate
Nepal
6 Days
Arun River is expected as one of the most mighty and powerful rivers of Nepal originated from Tibetan Plateau to the north of Kathmandu and it then swings in an eastern arc for some 200 km. Drinking the Northern slopes of Everest and Makalu before cutting south through the Himalayas and into Nepal. The gorges and gradient ease off near Chandanpur as the valley open out and the hill gets lower. L. R Wager, a mountaineer, and geographer explored these gorges on the upper Arun. In more recent years, the river has been the subject of a run 3, a proposed huge hydroelectric project that thankfully has now been shelved.
The river and its tributaries drain a huge watershed and the river carries a huge load of sediment and glacial silt. Colour varies between a milky brown to a granny. The deep gorge of the upper river have a granite canyon clad in the overhanging jungle and are a wild variety of plants and animals life very beautiful but at times damp and gloomy.
Day 01: 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.
Day 02: 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 equipment ready to start early for the following day.
Day 03: 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.
Day 04: 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.
Day 05: Today is pretty smooth and relaxed compared to the previous days.
The Arun River now merges with river Sunkosi to form into 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.
Day 06: Arrive Kathmandu.
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