Trekking and Whitewater Heaven – Nepal Rafting Expedition

We get up early and transfer you to the airport again for a short but scenic flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar….. believe us, you will appreciate flights in this country as a far superior option to bus travel! After a filling lunch beside the river in Mulghat, we drive to the bustling market town of Basantapur. Here you’ll stay in basic lodgings, with wonderful hosts. Sitting in the kitchen whilst dhal bhat is prepared is the place to be!

Included: All meals

We will awake to the sounds of a market town in Eastern Nepal, enjoy breakfast, and watch in awe as our expedition moves through the moss covered Rhododendron Forests towards the river. This is a truly great way to get to know other members of our group as we walk towards the majestic Tamur. We spend the first night camped near the village of Chauki where we should (weather permitting) have amazing views of the mountains in the morning.

Included: All meals

We have a great breakfast and start our walk each day, stopping in beautiful shady tree clad meadows for lunch. It is quite a sight to see a rather small Nepali chap, clad in meager attire including flip flops, carrying an 50 kilogram cooler box to the river attached to him by little more than a narrow head strap. Do not try this at home! We summit a 10,000 foot pass above the sacred lake at Gufa Pokhara and we are rewarded with some stunning views of Kanchenjunga, Makalu and many other Himalayan peaks. We descend through terraced rice paddies and friendly villages, being greeted by locals with “Namaste” as we see the river snaking its way in the distance. Most people let out a hoot of relief and joy when they finally see the Tamur and dive in for a quick dip in the river, as a seemingly endless trail of energetic porters bring in the equipment.

All meals included Day 4-6

At Dhoban, three tributaries of the Tamur join their forces, combining the racing rivers of the high mountains to the north. In early fall, the rapids on the Tamur are unrivaled. This river is a whitewater delight with one rapid leading into the next. Many rapids are as yet unnamed… maybe your chance for some fame!

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. Small fisherman’s villages line the confluence of every major tributary, while wild monkey’s 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.

The last few days where the river turns back to the west is phenomenal. Towering waves leap skyward, with seemingly endless rapids surging through steep canyon walls, to finally cascade into the Sun Kosi.

We inflate the boats and give you a comprehensive safety talk before putting on the river and drift for a very short time (only around twenty minutes) before we get to camp. It truly is a fantastic feeling to be out there, self sufficient, while floating down the Tamur watching the different shades of hue as the sun disappears over the horizon.

All Meals Included Days 7-10

As we approach the heat of the Indian Terai, it is great to get up very early on the last morning and have a floating breakfast as we watch the sun rise over the hills. Chatara marks the end of the rafting journey and it is quite a shock to the system to hear bus horns and screaming children breaking the tranquility that we have become so accustomed to over the past ten days. We pack all our equipment onto the top of the bus and then catch our afternoon flight back to Kathmandu….. the bus “enjoys” a bumpy 12 hour ride!

Included: Breakfast and lunch

After a rather leisurely breakfast and chat about the trip we take you back to the airport for your return flight.

Staying at the luxurious Tiger Tops Camp is a great way to finish off your trip. Set in the heart of the Royal Chitwan National Park you have some fantastic opportunities to see the prolific bird life, not to mention occasional sightings of the Royal Bengal Tiger, rhinos, elephants and an amazing array of other wildlife.

Naturalists are on hand with their seemingly endless supply of knowledge to answer your queries regarding all the species of animal in the park. The lodge is made entirely of local materials and blends in beautifully with the environment. There are a range of activities to enjoy from elephant safaris to jungle walks, to just plain old relaxing in the serene surroundings of the Lodge.

Meals are all inclusive and are a wonderful combination of Western and Nepali dishes. Accommodation is in spacious safari tents with twin beds and separate hot and cold showers. Since you do have to book in advance we strongly recommend that you try and think how you will feel at the end of the river journey and decide if returning to Kathmandu will really be the option that you will want!

On day fourteen we transfer you to Bharatpur Airport (about 1 hour away) where you will meet with your return flight to Kathmandu. That afternoon we suggest that you spend some time doing some well deserved retail therapy.

A group farewell dinner is always welcomed and it is a final chance to relive the previous two weeks with people that do believe you when you explain just how big that rapid was!!!

All meals included

After a rather leisurely breakfast and chat about the trip we take you back to the airport for your return flight.

Included: Breakfast