Overview

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Long days and wild river rafting trip on Tamur River in Nepal.

The Tamur, Nepal's wild and east bend river the snows of Kanchenjunga feed a challenging less known relative of the Sun Kosi. The Tamur combines one of the best short Himalayan treks, offering amazing mountain views, with an exhilarating new river expedition. Picking up our team of sprightly porters at Basantapur we trek through ancient moss-covered rhododendron forests and sunlit meadows. As we crest the 10,000-foot pass above the sacred lake at Gupha Pokhara, we are greeted by stunning views of the Kanchenjunga massif, Makalu and Everest.

At Dobhan three tributaries of the Tamur join their forces, combining the racing rivers of the high mountains to the north. Steep canyon walls enclose the river and the rapids are powerful and continuous. In the middle section the river opens up and there are beautiful white sandy beaches. The last few days, where the river turns back to the west, are phenomenal. Towering waves leap skyward, with seemingly endless rapids surging through steep canyon walls. Small fishermen's villages line the confluence of every major tributary, while wild monkeys watch from the jungle as we drift past.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar and drive to Basantapur 6 hrs

Day 02-05: Start 4 days trek to Dobhan. Enjoy the local villages, peoples, beautiful scenery along the way and of cours some days with little difficulties and fun.

Day 06: After safety briefing, unload gear then the white water action begins for 3 hrs.

Day 07: Raft down in the decending rapids of the upper gorges of the River.

Day 08: Rest day but you will enjoy the surrounding natural and visit to a local village and peopls.

Day 09: Adventure action continues on the spectacular white water of the Tamur.

Day 10: An easy raft enjoying river life of locals, wooded valleys, few hamlets settlements and the fishermen.

Day 11: Final raft on the Tamur but one of the finest and rememberable river day with class IV and IV+ rapids which it has to offer. Finish raft and trek to Chatra then catch a night bus to Kathmandu

Day 12: Arrive Kathmandu in the morning.

Trip Essential Information

Package Duration: 12 days

Travel by bus: 2 nights and half a day

River Days: 5 days

River grade: class 4/5

Rafting Starting Point: Dobhan (635m)

Rafting Ending Point : Chatara(105m)

Trekking: 4 days

River Distance: 131 km

Average Gradient: 4m /km (20 ft a mile)

Volume in Nov: 150 cms (5250 CFS)

Cost: USD 95 p/person, p/day

Departure Dates

No fixed departures.

Trip Review


Starting from$1,140

  • Trip Level
    Moderate
  • Destination
    Nepal
  • Duration
    12 Days

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