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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.
Trip Overview
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Day 1:
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Fly to Biratnagar and then to Basantapur
by land transport, which is the real
starting point for your trekking trip
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Day 2-5:
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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.
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Day 6-9:
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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
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Day 10:
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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!
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Day 11:
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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.
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Duration:
10 Nights / 11 Days
Possible operation:
Autumn & Spring
Grade:
3+ to 4+
Rafting Days:
05 + 06 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Entrance by:
Fly to Biratnagar or Drive to Basantapur for 19
hours
Start point:
Milke Danda
End point:
Chatara
River Distance:
120 Km.
Possible optional trip:
Drive to Koshi Tappu or Royal Chitwan National Park
for an excellent safari trip or drive back to
Kathmandu
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