| Adventure Whitewater - Fact
Sheet
'Tamur' - known as 'The Best
of the East' (10 days)
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| Season |
Grading |
Water Volume |
| September - December |
5- |
Approx.350 cumecs |
| January - May |
4+ |
Approx.150 cumecs |
| June - August |
Not runable |
Approx 750 cumecs |
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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 3 day trek to Dovan, put in point.
The 155km river action takes
6 - 7 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 or Pokhara in additional
cost.
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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 we provide
Along with our high quality self-bailing
rafts, we provide helmets, plastic
paddles, wetsuits, lifejackets, and
first aid kit.
We provide plentiful, healthy and
hygienically prepared food and drinks.
Tents and sleeping mats are also provided.
Sleeping bags can be supplied upon
request.
All our equipment is of the highest
quality, clean and well maintained.
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| 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.
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| 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.
Dont forget to request vegetarian
meals if required.
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Safety
Adventure Whitewater takes the safety
of its clients very seriously. All our
guides are licensed, with many years
of experience on the rivers of Nepal
and other European countries. All are
trained in CPR, First Aid and advanced
river rescue techniques.
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River safety and more
Trip dates 2005 and cost
Short rafting trip information
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