Tamur River Rafting and Trekking in Nepal

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The first commercial run of the Tamur was in 1990 and there have been very few descents since then. Many of the rapids are still yet to be named.

The first 16 km of the river from Dobhan allows no respite – just continuous ater interest than any other commercial rafting river in Nepal and is frequently stated as one of the best white water trips in the world. class 3, 4+ and 5 whitewater and it doesn't take long before everyone is paddling as a tight team. It is very satisfying rafting that requires a degree of precision as we make our way through steep and technical rapids.

The Kaveli river is the first major tributary coming in on the left adding about a quarter of the volume and there are some difficult rapids below here. With so few descents of the Tamur, many of the major rapids are still waiting to be named.

Just after the Hinwan Khola confluence, the river widens out and for the first time we witness small villages and cattle grazing along the river's sides. The local people who live in the small villages of this middle section of the river, belong to a fascinating array of tribes and castes. Most of them have never seen westerners before and therefore are both very curious of our presence and equally welcoming.

The last few days of rafting where the river turns back to the west are incredible. This section is the real test of our teamwork as impressive steep canyon walls enclose the river and the rapids are powerful and continuous. There are 40 odd rapids in the last 4 hours before the Tamur exits these canyons and cascades into the mighty Sunkosi. The combined rivers, now called the Saptakosi (seven rivers) surge onwards with huge volume to the Ganges and the Indian plain.

We take out at Chatara near Dharan bazaar about 10 km downstream.

Getting there

Tamur river is located in the eastern part of Nepal.

• By Road
• By Rail
• By Air You can search for flights through the get there section of this site.
• By Sea

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