The sixth largest river in Nepal is the strong and striking Tamur. As amazing as the river Tamur itself is the landscape seen during the hike to the put-in location via the lesser-known eastern region of Nepal. Throughout the journey, there are just a few villages and a little amount of agriculture visible due to the valley’s forested sides. There is a lot of wildlife and great beaches for camping. You get the sense of being on a wilderness adventure when you raft or kayak the Tamur River!
The massive grade 4 and 5 rapids are thrilling and difficult. The amount of water guarantees continuous river activity.
Those who are adventurous and looking for something a little different from Nepal’s rivers would love the Tamur. Apart from the planned excursions to the Tamur, you can also plan a customized tour to suit your requirements. The Tamur is best paired with trekking in the Kanchanjunga region or visits to Chitwan National Park.
Overview
‘River Tamur’ – known as ‘The Best of the East’ (10 – 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 |
The journey to the put-in point for the rafting on Tamur River involves a 18 hour road journey by WhiteWater Nepal private minibus to Basantpur, followed by a 4 day trek to Dovan (put in point for Tamur river rafting/kayaking). The 135 km river action takes 5 to 6 days. The return journey from Chatara (the take-out point of Tamur river trip), 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.
