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Tamor River Rafting |
Probably the best combination trip in Nepal-magnificent
white water, a beautiful un- spoilt valley,
combined with one of the most scenic treks in
Nepal.
Rapids are still waiting to be named.
The first commercial run of the Tamur was in
1990 and there have been few descents since
(Our first was in 1991). The trip combines one
of the best short Himalayan treks with challenging
and exhilarating river-three days of trekking
along the foothills of the Himalaya, followed
by 129 km of exceptional rafting. The superb
sandy beaches for camping, few villages and
limited agriculture along the river provide
the Tamur with the most pristine rafting environment
in Nepal.
The trek begins at Basantapur, after an overnight
bus ride from Kathmandu. The trail winds up
and down through small villages magnificent
rhododendron forests and verdant meadows. The
mountain views with the great massifs of Makalu
and Kangchandzonga dominating the two ends of
the panorama are spectacular. After Gupha Pokhari,
a stunning high-elevation lake at 10,000 feet,
we begin our descent to meet the Tamur at Dobhan.
Although the Tamur is still relatively un traveled,
it probably has created more whitewater interest
than any other commercial rafting river in Nepal
Known to be one of the best whitewater journeys
in the world, the first 16 km of the river allows
no respite-continuous rapids and churning whitewater
embrace all the challenges of the river.
The last few days are extraordinary, as steep
canyon, walls envelop the river, gorgeous scenery
abound and the movement of powerful rapids provide
a thrilling expedition, In the last four hours
before the Tamur exits the canyon and cascades
into the mighty Sun Kosi, we plough through
more than 40 rapids. Giving everyone the thrill
of it all. Once through, it is a short distance
on relatively placid waters to Chatara. The
Kosi Tappu Sanctuary and Chitwan National Park
are options to be considered on the way back.
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Fact
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| Difficulty in
Nov: |
Class
4-(4+) |
From: |
Dovan
(Alt. 635m) |
To: |
Chatra
(Alt 105 m) |
Distance: |
131
km (82 miles) |
Days:
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4-6 |
From
ktm: |
4
days or fly |
Av.
Gradient: |
4m/km
(20 ft a mile) |
| Volume in Nov. |
150
cms (3500 cfs.) |
| Best Season: |
Oct-Nov,
April |
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Day
to Day Itinerary |
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01 |
Drive Basantapur via
Dharan. |
| Day 02 |
Arrive Basantapur and prepare
for trekking and camp. |
| Day 03 |
Trek to Mangalbare about 5 hours
and camp. |
| Day 04 |
Trek to Guphapokhari about 5 hours
and camp. |
| Day
05 |
Trek to Gorja about 5 hours and
camp. |
| Day 06 |
Trek to Dobhan about 3 hours and
camp. |
| Day 07 |
Rafting starts at Tamur river.
Run class 4/5 rapids and camp at Kabelidobhan. |
| Day 08 |
Rafting whitewater section and
camp nearby Koya River bank. |
| Day 09 |
Raft down calm section and camp
at Dumre. |
| Day 10 |
Rafting the continues whitewater
rapids of Tamor river and camp near Tribenighat |
| Day 11 |
Rafting about 3 hours and finish
at Chatara. Drive back to Kathmandu. |
| Day 12 |
Arrive in Kathmandu |
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Group Size |
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2 - 3 |
4 - 5 |
6 - 7 |
8 - 9 |
10 - 11 |
12 + Above |
Price in US$ |
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| What's
Included:
- All meals during the rafting period
- Rafting 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 groupleader will be free over ten pax
What's Included:
- Mineral water,Cold
drinks and Alcohols during whole trip.
- Emergency
evacuation things of personal use member insurance
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