Nepal Travel Trek

Tamur River Rafting

River is the main sources and most powerful and attractive forces on natural part of Nepal. There are several excellent rivers in Nepal which offer brilliant rafting or canoeing. Trishuli, Seti, Bhotekoshi, Kali Gandaki, Marshyangdi, Sunkoshi, Arun, Karnali, Tamur are the main excellent rivers for rafting or canoeing. Nepal's rivers are second to none, originating from the glaciers of the worlds highest mountains, they plunge through towering gorges and forested foothills before the more tranquil journey along the Ganges plain on their way to the Bay of Bengal. Rivers here are regarded as goddesses, and are included in a number of Hindu and Buddhist religious rituals. There are clear sandy beaches to camp or take a meal, and cool clear pools to bathe.  On these rivers you will find the world's most thrilling whitewaters with a wide range of difficulties and warm water. There is no more relaxing experience, any better way of getting from Kathmandu valley to the jungles of the Chitwan Valley, a drop of thousands of feet in new heavenly miles. Experience water rapids grade 2 to 7 in a beautiful environment of colorful villages, subtropical vegetation and friendly people will be unforgettable. River journeys range from one-day short-cut excursions to 11-day long way expeditions. Each offers incredibly unique knowledge and engenders a lifetime record.

Tamur River is a powerful and exciting river for river a runner which is sixth largest river in Nepal. Our 4-day trekking route follows a 3000-meter ridge through beautiful woods and meadows with magnificent views of Kanchenjunga, Makalu and the Everest mastiff, before dropping into the lush villages of the Tamur valley. A truly memorable approach to this classic white water descent. The Tamur and its tributaries drain the snows of Kachenjunga, third highest peak in the world. The Tamur is best suited to those with a sense of adventure and seeking something a little different from the rivers of Nepal. In addition to the scheduled trips to the Tamur it is also possible to arrange a custom made trip to meet your needs. The sides of the valley are wooded, with only a few villages and very little agriculture glimpsed during the trip.

Best season to visit: October –December and mid February –May
Raft Grade: Class 04+ -05
Length of Raft: It is advisable to do 10 days along this route to fully experience the river rafting in Nepal. 
Accommodations: Camping
General information: A magnificent white water trip, one of the best in the world, approximately 130 rapids in 120 km The river flows through a beautiful and unspoiled valley and the trek to the start is one of the most scenic in Nepal. The Tamur and its tributaries drain the snows of Kangchengdzonga, third highest peak in the world. The river is the sixth largest river in Nepal and seems to have a feeling of thrusting power. Whilst it is possible to fly into Taplejung, we especially recommend the trek, a great way to start your river trip. The trek is not to arduous as it goes along the top of the ridge and then drops down to the river. We should recommend this particularly as an exciting paddle trip for fit and active rafters looking for the second time trip.

Additional Information: Put in Point is Dovan (altitude 630m)  and take out point is Bimal Nagar (altitude 115m). Average gradient is 0.40% and Maximum gradient is 1% and the volume in November is 150M3/sec.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01	Kathmandu to Basantapur: Drive, overnight camping.
Day 02	Basantapur to Tuhurenpari: Trek, overnight camping.
Day 03	Tuhurenpari to Basantapur: Trek,  overnight camping.
Day 04	Basantapur to Dovan: Trek, overnight camping.
Day 05	Dovan to Bensi Tar: Raft, overnight camping.
Day 06	Bensi Tar to Phulbari: Raft, overnight camping.
Day 07	Phulbari to Esuwa Khola: Raft, overnight camping.
Day 08	Esuwa Khola to Naya Pul: Raft, overnight camping.
Day 09	Naya Pul to Simal Chaur: Raft, overnight camping.
Day 10	Simal Chaur to Triveni: Raft, overnight camping.
Day 11	Triveni to Chatara to Kathmandu: Raft & Drive

Note – Our Itinerary does not include your arrival and departure day to and from Kathmandu, and our fixed dates are the trekking starting date from Kathmandu. And, our river guides will give briefing every evening for the next day. So, any information not covered now by this itinerary can be discussed then.
Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Basantapur: Drive, overnight camping.

Day 02: Basantapur to Tuhurenpari: Trek, overnight camping.

 

Day 03: Tuhurenpari to Basantapur: Trek, overnight camping.

Day 04: Basantapur to Dovan: Trek, overnight camping.

 

Day 05: Dovan to Bensi Tar: Raft, overnight camping.

Day 06: Bensi Tar to Phulbari: Raft, overnight camping.

 

Day 07: Phulbari to Esuwa Khola: Raft, overnight camping.

Day 08: Esuwa Khola to Naya Pul: Raft, overnight camping.

 

Day 09: Naya Pul to Simal Chaur: Raft, overnight camping.

Day 10: Simal Chaur to Triveni: Raft, overnight camping.

 

Day 11: Triveni to Chatara to Kathmandu: Raft & Drive

Cost includes:

• all meals during the rafting period

• rafting & trekking permit

• transportation going by tourist or local bus depending upon the mode of transportation available at put-in and pull-out point

• rafting, kitchen and camping equipment

• experienced Captain

• cook and other staffs

• group leader will be free over ten pax

Cost doesn't include:

• mineral water, cold drinks and alcohols during whole trip

• hotel accommodation & meals at hotel during whole trip

• emergency evacuation

• things of personal use

• member insurance

• airfare Kathmandu - Biratnagar (85 Euro one way)

• private transportation

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