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Rafting in Tamur River |
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Probably the best combination trip in
Nepal-magnificent white water, a beautiful unspoiled valley,
combined with one of the most scenic treks in Nepal. The Tamur
and its tributaries drain the snows of Kanchenjunga third
highest peak in the world. The river is the sixth largest river
in Nepal and seems to have a feeling of
thrusting power and of being constrained by its valley sides.
The first commercial run of the Tamur was in 1990 and there have
been very few descents since then. It is an outstandingly
beautiful river with superb views of the Himalayan range
including Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Makalu. The
river trip includes around 120 km descent through more than 100
of the most exciting rapids still to be named has to offer grade
3 to 4, with some graded -5, making one of the best white water
expedition trips in the world.
The trip starts with an internal flight or drive from Kathmandu
to Biratnagar in the far South-East of Nepal. We take a private
bus drive to Basantapur in the Tehrathum Region, where we camp
overnight. The following day, we begin an awe-inspiringly
beautiful 5-day trek to Dobhan through the remote Taplejung
region of Eastern Nepal. From Dobhan we begin the exhilarating
trip, which includes a day relaxing on a remote river beach or
an optional one-day trek visiting local villages. The Tamur is
best tackled between October and November, and February and May.
Finally, there's an overnight drive by private bus or an
optional internal fly back to Kathmandu. |
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Map of
Tamur River |
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General Information on Tamur River |
Grade For Autumn Spring : Sep to Dec 3 to 5
Grade For Spring : Feb to May 3 to 4+
Possible operation : Autumn & Spring
Departure : Fix and on request
Rafting days : 05 + 06 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Entrance by : Fly to Biratnagar or Drive to Basantapur for 19
hours
Put-in point : Milke Danda
Put-out point : Chatara
River distance : 120 km.
Possible optional trip to : Drive to Koshi Tappu or Royal
Chitwan National Park for an excellent safari trip or drive back
to Kathmandu
Numbers of pax require : Minimum 6 persons |
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Detail Itinerary of Tamur River |
Days 1 : Fly to
Biratnagar and then to Basantapur by land transport, which is
the real starting point for your trekking trip. |
Days 2 - 5 : Trekking 4
days to Dovan via Gupha Pokhari
We start our four-day treks into the heart of eastern Nepal and
will stop for lunch and relax and enjoy the views and culture of
local village life. Trek up over the Milke Danda via Gupha
Pokhari to Dovan from where we will start our rafting trip. This
route has spectacular mountain views of Mount Everest, Makalu
and Kanchenjunga. Porters will be carrying the main loads
(including kayaks and rafts!) We make camp. |
Days 6 : The white water
action begins from Dovan
Your expedition leader and your raft guide will give you a
detailed safety briefing. Then for the rest of the day (apart
from the lunch break of course) you are in a turquoise blue
class 4 white water paradises Camp. |
Days 7 : This is the
type of day that people imagine when they think of Himalayan
water. It is big and continuous. We enter into the Jungle
Corridor. This is a narrowing jungle clad gorge and it is all
ours. The team building is put into full practice and when your
guide shouts "all forward " he really means it. Enjoy the ride
all day and camp in this sensational setting at God-house. |
Days 8 : More of the
same including the notorious GOD'S house rapid. Camp at the Seti
Dovan and relax. |
Days 9 : It isn't over
yet! Keep paddling hard! You really are experiencing the best of
the west on yet another day of great action and breath taking
scenery and camping at Jamuna village. |
Days 10 : Starting and
ending point for the day is not mention because of this is one
of the remote area for the white water rafting. This is grade 2
- 4 the whole day passing through villages and spotting wildlife
particular to this area. |
Days 11 : Places are not
mention because of this is one of the remote areas for the White
water rafting. Time to have a break. We have given you a rest
day to enjoy the beach life, or go for a day trek to the local
villages they are always so welcoming and inspiring with their
unending supply of enthusiasm and smiles. |
Days 12 : Starting and
ending point for the day is not mention because of this is one
of the remote area for the white water rafting. The action
continues as you tackle more class 2-4 rapids all the way. |
Days 13 : Rai Ghat to
Bander Ghat rafting approx. 6 hours. Hold tight, the ride is not
over yet…as past the point of Sap Su Khola is a rapid with the
greatest drop Huge ‘holes’, ‘eddies’ and churning ‘stopper
waves’ demands team work and hard paddle. |
Days 14 : Bander Ghat to
Bonjur Ghat rafting aprox. 6 hours. We take to the rapids again,
busy all morning earnestly thanking for the lunch break,
emerging from the Mardheku gorge the river spreads wide, less
agitated after its confinement between steep cliffs and gorges. |
Days 15 : Bonjur Ghat to
Barahchhatra rafting aprox. 6 hours. Today the whole stretch is
a mixture of fun filled rapids and calm undulating floats, you
are somewhat relived, yet sad that the trip is coming to an end,
all good things ultimately does. |
Days 16 : Starting and
ending point for the day is not mention because of this is one
of the remote area for the white water rafting. Relax and enjoy
a mellow day on the river as you float through the day with the
occasional "all forward call" to bring you back into action. You
need to relax so you are ready for tomorrow. |
Days 17 : Final day,
raft take out in Chatara and transfer to Biratnagar for flight
to Kathmandu or go for the safari trip either in Koshi Tappu or
in Chitwan National park or drive back to Kathmandu. There could
not be a better way to end an expedition like this other than on
continuous class 4 for half a day. Perfect action on a perfect
river. We end the journey in Chatara. |
For Detail Information And Booking
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