Tamur: Eastern Challenge
Tamur is newly opened river for rafting that flows in the Far East and confluence with Sapta Koshi. Four days of stunning trekking from the nearest road access to the put in point through the remote villages, forest and open land with spectacular views of the mountains- Kanchanjunga, Makalu and Everest is another exhilarating program as combined with white water expedition. Tamur River presents the 135 km. of river action of 5 to 6 days through more than 100 of the most exciting (class 4 - 5) rapids. The huge grade 4 and 5- rapids are challenging and exhilarating. The volume of water ensures non-stop river action. Tamur river rafting offers you the opportunity to explore a beautiful, but hardly ever seen part of Nepal by foot or raft.

The 18 hours road journey to Basantapur, followed by a 4 day trek takes you to Dovan, the Put-in point of Tamur River rafting. At Dovan 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 is 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. The return journey to Kathmandu from the take-out point of the Tamur River Rafting, Chatara, takes approximately 16 hours. It is also possible to arrange a flight from Biratnagar (1 hour road journey from Chatara) to Kathmandu.

The Tamur, powerful and impressive river, is the sixth largest in Nepal. The scenery witnessed during the trek through the little known eastern part of Nepal to the put-in point is as inspiring as the river Tamur itself. The sides of the valley are wooded, with only a few villages and very little agriculture glimpsed throughout the trip. There are excellent beaches for camping and plenty of wildlife. Tamur river rafting/kayaking gives you the feeling of a wilderness expedition!

Itinerary:

DAY 01: After breakfast, early morning flight to Biratnagar and then the 6 hours drive takes us to our first camp site – Basantapur.

DAY 02 – Day 05: Organize porters and begin trek to Dobhan. Days are long and the trail can be difficult in places, this is a real expedition! Porters will carry personal gears and Sherpas will guide the way. Expedition members are responsible for a daypack with a warm set of cloths, water bottle and camera. Camp is an extravagant affair with Sherpa cook teams preparing a well-deserved meal.

DAY 06:  The starting of the rafting begins with unloading gears, loading rafts and safety briefing. The day gives the pleasure and excitement of continuous class 4+ white water rapid to the participants.

DAY 07:  The day is set off for the descending rapids in the upper gorges of the Tamur.

DAY 08: Today is a drifting day. People try Kayaking and learn even to guide a raft. This is your own holiday! Enjoy your surroundings and relax on a great sandy beach, enjoy the natural surroundings or hike up to the villages and make the most out of it.  

DAY 09: The excitement is not over yet! The action continues with more of the Tamur’s spectacular white water.

DAY 10: A relaxing day taking in local river life as we float through wooded valleys, past small Hamlets and the fishermen. The guides consider day ten the calm before the storm!

DAY 11: The final day on the Tamur is considered, "one of the finest river days in the world" by white water experts. Continuous class IV and IV+ rapids define the reason for the Tamur’s reputation as one of Nepal’s finest river / trek combinations. We end the journey in Chatra.

DAY 12: Start packing and after the completion catch flight to Kathmandu.