The Arun River Rafting trip starts with 3 days trek through remote villages of Arun valley. Camping out in green forests with views of the stunning Himalayan peaks. On Arun River, the powerful current drives your raft or kayak through 4 days of magnificent white water action; at night you relax on fantastic beaches in dramatic valleys of Arun. In our view, the combination of trekking, amazing scenery, great rapids and remote location make the Arun itself best river running.
Fact Sheet
Arun River: known as ‘Trekker’s Delight’ (9 days)
| Season | Grading | Water volume |
| September – December | 5- | Approx.400 cumecs |
| January – May | 4+ | Approx.200 cumecs |
| June – August | Not Run | Approx.850 cumecs |
Location, Transportation and Timetable
The journey to the starting point for the rafting on Arun River involves a 16 hour road journey with transportation arranged by Higher Limits Trek to Hile, followed by a 3 day trek to the village of Bumbling. The 70km of river action take 5 – 6 days. The return journey from Chatara, the ending point of Arun Rafting/Kayaking, is 16 hours to Kathmandu. It is also possible to arrange a flight from Biratnagar (1 hour road journey from Chatara), flight takes around 50 min. to Kathmandu and it’s on extra cost.
Description
This impressive river Arun is only available for those undertaking an expedition. The scenery on both the trek and river is unique and perfect. The Upper Arun is one of the most powerful and respected rivers in Nepal, cutting through the Himalaya with deep and awesome gorges, green valleys and excellent riverside beaches. The powerful present and large water volume ensure massive and exciting rapids are encountered the length of this river journey. The rapids can be challenging and technically complex.
The Arun is an exceptional choice for a long trip for those seeking real adventure and the thrill of encountering huge rapids in an idyllic setting. It is the first choice for those wanting an expedition into the wilderness.