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A
powerful and famous river, huge rapids, good sensations.
It is respected as one of the most mighty rivers of
Nepal. Its source is on the Tibetan plateau, to the
north of Kathmandu. The Arun is ideal for someone who
wants to run a big water river but hasn't got the time
to raft the Sun Kosi or the Karnali.
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| Profile |
| From |
Tumlingtar |
Alt. 290 m |
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Chatra |
Alt. 115 m |
| Distance |
70 kms |
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| River days |
3 days |
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| From Kathmandu |
1 hours |
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| Difficulty in November |
Class
4- |
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| Average gradient |
0.25 % (12 ft a mile)
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(12 ft a mile) |
| Est. max. gradient |
0.4 % |
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| Volume in November |
215 cumecs |
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| Best season |
Nov - April |
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7 days rafting
1. Drive to Hille by bus
2. Arrival at Hille Bazaar, after lunch a short trek
and overnight camping.
3. Full day trekking and overnight camping.
4. Full day trekking and camping on the bank of Arun
river near Tumlingtar.
5. Rafting and camping on the beach at Andherighat.
6. Rafting and camping on the river bank at Barachhetra.
7. Rafting to Chatara, lunch and then drive to Dharan,
continue by night bus back to Kathmandu.
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