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Tamur River Rafting. ( Nepal's Mightiest River)

Rafting the Tamur means a three day trek along a ridge full of rhododendron forest and sunlit meadows, summating at 3000 meters with exhilarating views of Makalu, Everest and Kanchenjunga, and then down through emerald and golden terraced fields of rice and mustard to Dobhan for six or seven days on the river itself. The power of three tributaries joining force gives a wild push to the inflatable rubber raft as you start down this river, giving a hint of what to expect next. 120 rapids in 120 kilometers makes rafting the Tamur River more than a thrill a minute. Stopping at night to enjoy the colorful traditions of the local tribes, one might try their traditional fermented millet drink, tungba, the brewing of which they have perfected to a fine art. The best section is the last few days, when the river turns back to the west and becomes steep and powerful, with towering waves leaping skyward and water shooting through canyons like an Olympic bobsled before cascading out into the Sun Kosi and eventually onwards to the sea.

Fast Facts

Package duration : 12days Travel by bus : 2 nights and half day River Days : 5 days River grade : class 4/5 Rafting Starting Point : Dobhan (635m) Rafting Ending Point : Chatara(105m) Trekking : 4 days River Distance : 131 kms Average Gradient : 4m /km (20 ft a mile) Volume in Nov : 150 cms (5250 cfs)

The Experience

Rafting in Karnali river is not an ordinary trip for any rafter. The trek comes for the rafters' enjoyment with some of the most beautiful canyongs in Nepal. Diversity in flora and fauna is incredible. Rapids in the river get huge after the monsoon rains. Flow of the water increases when river slices through some narrow canyons. Those who desire to experience breathtaking scenery, scintillating action and enjoyment of a long trip should go for a ride in Karnali river. Rapids like 'Flip and Strip', 'Captivity' and 'Gods House' compete with one another for providing excitement to the rafters. The river broadens as it bids adieu to the the mountains. Beaches become more beautiful and forests thick..

Major Attractions.

Majestic view of the Himalayas . Gorgeous rapids like God's House, and gorges like Jungle Corridor . Kayaking opportunity . Spectacular scenery . One of the finest stretches of white water in the world.

Tamur River Rafting Itinerary.

Days 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 Tamor 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 continuos 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 Kathmandu.