Children play excitedly as we pass, snow-capped Himalayan giants surround us, and the champagne river churns and bubbles below. Few rivers rival this for exhilarating white water and sustained sections of steep, technical rafting test our teamwork. The warm waters of the Sun Kosi surge for 270km between roads. Whipped foamy white where narrow canyons constrict the river's flow, the cataracts are long and powerful. There are dozens of adrenaline pumping rapids and miles of calmer water to reflect on this beautiful area.
Local people are a fascinating assembly of tribes and castes.
You'll see the sacred lake at Gupha Pokhari and be greeted by stunning views of the Kanchenjunga massif, Makalu and mighty Everest. Towering waves leap skyward, with seemingly endless rapids surging through steep canyon wall on the final few days of this ultimate river journey. This trip can be combined with Makalu and Kanchenjanga trekking. For more info. Please look at our trekking side.