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Trisuli 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.
lf. The opposite side to the road is wild and
you should see some wildlife, a profusion of
colorful birds, eagles and vultures.
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Fact
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Difficulty
in Nov: |
class
3(3+) |
From:
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Damauli
(Alt. 300m) |
To: |
Trisuli
River (Alt. 200m) |
Distance: |
32
km (20 miles) |
Days:
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2
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From
Pokhara |
2
hours |
Av.
Gradient: |
3
m/km (15ft a mile) |
| Volume in Nov: |
70
cms (2500 cfs) |
| Best Season: |
Oct-April. |
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This is a really pleasant, picturesque two day trip which
offers an easier and shorter alternative to the upper Kali
Gandaki or the Trisuli - no horrendous big rapids but plenty
of friendly small ones.
Many companies now two-days raft trips on the Seti. It doesn't
really need three days, but the 'Jungle Corridor' is so beautiful,
with white beaches by a warm blue rive, completely away from
roads, villages, and civilization, that it make a great place
to lazy or camp. Comment from one-woman rafter was: "this
is the place I would like to spend my honeymoon"! The
Seti river now sees several trips a week in high season, but
there's a wide selection of beaches on which to camp, and
you are far away from any road so it retains that precious
'away-from-it-all' feeling.
Several companies now offer kayak clinics on the Seti, where
you are accompanied by a raft, as you learn to run the rapids.
You normally start with an introductory day on the lake at
Pokhara and then, at Damauli to take 3 or 4 days to slowly
make your way down the river. Partners who are not interested
in trying this deviant activity should note that most companies
would welcome you to come along for a relaxed ride on the
support raft.
Rafting above Damauli is probably not worthwhile in view of
the lower volume, narrow steep falls that would need portaging
and shallow shingle rapids.
Day
to Day Itinerary |
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01 |
Drive to Damuli from
Pokhara and rafting for 3 hours and over night. |
| Day 02 |
Rafting for 3 hours and drive
to Kathmandu or Pokhara. |
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Group Size |
01 |
2 - 3 |
4 - 5 |
6 - 7 |
8 - 9 |
10 - 11 |
12 + Above |
Price in US$ |
1160.00 |
1030.00 |
910.00 |
830.00 |
770.00 |
715.00 |
670.00 |
Price in Pound £ |
650.00 |
577.00 |
509.00 |
465.00 |
432.00 |
400.00 |
375.00 |
Price in Euro € |
968.00 |
860.00 |
758.00 |
692.00 |
644.00 |
596.00 |
560.00 |
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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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