Tamur:
known as "The Best of the East"
(11 days)
| Season |
Grading |
Water
Volume |
| September
- December |
5- |
Approx.
350 cumecs |
| January
- May |
4+ |
Approx.
150 cumecs |
| June
- August |
Not
Runable |
Approx.
750 cumecs |
Location,
Transportation and Timetable
The journey to the put-in point for
the Tamur River involves a 18 hour road
journey by Mountain River Rafting private
minibus to Basantpur, followed by a
4 day trek to Dovan, put in point. The
135 km river action takes 5 to 6 days.
The return journey from Chatara, the
take-out point, is 16 hours to Kathmandu.
It is also possible to arrange a flight
from Biratnagar (1 hour road journey
from Chatara) to Kathmandu in additional
cost.
Description
This 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 awe inspiring
as the river 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.
The feeling is that of a wilderness
expedition.
The huge
grade 4 and 5- rapids are challenging
and exhilarating. The volume of water
ensures non-stop river action.
The Tamur
is best suited to those with a sense
of adventure and seeking something a
little different from the rivers of
Nepal. In addition to the scheduled
trips to the Tamur it is also possible
to arrange a custom made trip to meet
your needs. The Tamur is ideally combined
with trips to Chitwan National Park
or treks in the Kanchanjunga region.
What
to bring
Please bring with you shorts and a T-shirt
or swimwear for on the river, suitable
footwear for wearing in the raft, warm
clothing for the evenings, a towel,
sun block and your camera. A flashlight
is also useful.
What
you need to tell us
Please tell us if you are a non-swimmer,
or not very confident in the water.
Also it is essential that you inform
us of any medical conditions that may
affect your well being on the trip.
Don’t forget to request vegetarian
meals if required.
Safety
Mountain River Rafting takes the safety
of its clients very seriously. All our
guides are licensed, with many years
of experience on the rivers of Nepal
and European countries. All are trained
in CPR, First Aid and advanced river
rescue techniques.