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The Tamur, Nepal's wild and east bend river the snows of
Kanchenjungha feed a
challenging less known relative of the Sun Kosi. The Tamur combines one of the
best short Himalayan treks, offering amazing mountain views, with an
exhilarating new river expedition. Picking up our team of sprightly porters at Basantapur
we trek through ancient moss-covered rhododendron forests and sunlit
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At Dobhan 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, are 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. Local people are a fascinating
collage of tribes and castes that have perfected the brewing of their local
drink, Tungba, to a fine art.... As we crest the 10,000-foot pass above the sacred lake at Gupha
Pokhara, we are greeted by stunning views of the Kanchenjungha massif, Makalu and
Everest.
Day 01: Pick up from airport, drop to hotel (A)
Day 02: Drive Basantapur via Dharan.
(A, B, L, D)
Day 03: Arrive Basantapur and prepare for trekking and camp.
(A, B, L, D)
Day 04: Rich to Basantapur (A, B, L, D)
Day 05: Trek to Mangalbare about 5 hours and camp.
(A, B, L, D)
Day 06: Trek to Guphapokhari about 5 hours and camp.
(A, B, L, D)
Day 07: Trek to Gorja about 5 hours and camp.
(A, B, L, D)
Day 08: Trek to Dobhan about 3 hours and camp.
(A, B, L, D)
Day 09: Rafting starts at Tamur river. Run class 4/5 rapids and
camp at Kabelidobhan. (A, B, L, D)
Day 10: Rafting whitewater section and camp nearby Koya River
bank. (A, B, L, D)
Day 11: Raft down calm section and camp at Dumre.
(A, B, L, D)
Day 12: Rafting the continues whitewater rapids of Tamor river
and camp near Tribenighat (A, B, L, D)
Day 13: Rafting about 3 hours and finish at Chatara. Drive back
to Kathmandu. (B, L)
Day 14: Arrive in Kathmandu (A, B, L)
Day 15: Departure from Nepal (B)
Abbreviation: (A = Accommodation, B =
Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
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