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Experience one of Nepal’s most spectacular 12-day Himalayan trekking and whitewater rafting adventures on the remote Tamur River. This expedition combines a scenic mountain trek through eastern Nepal with several days of challenging whitewater rafting through pristine forests, dramatic gorges, traditional villages, and untouched river valleys. The journey begins with a drive toward Basantapur, followed by a multi-day trek through the beautiful eastern Himalayan foothills. The trek leads through places such as Mangalbare, Gupha Pokhari and Dobhan, where the rafting adventure begins. From Dobhan, the expedition follows the Tamur River downstream through a spectacular wilderness landscape. Expect powerful rapids, narrow gorges, rocky canyons, sandy beaches, jungle scenery, and peaceful riverside camps. Nights are spent camping beside the river, with campfire evenings, fresh meals, and the sounds of the Tamur flowing through the valley. The Tamur River is renowned for its challenging whitewater and is best suited to adventurous travelers with previous rafting experience and a good level of physical fitness. River conditions and rapid difficulty can vary depending on the season and water level.
Tent Camping
Kathmandu → Basantapur → Mangalbare → Gupha Pokhari → Gorja → Dobhan → Tamur River → Chhatedhunga → Dovan Riverside Camp → Tumlingtar/Tribeni Area → Chatara → Kathmandu
The 12-Day Tamur River Rafting Expedition is an extraordinary combination of Himalayan trekking, challenging whitewater, wilderness camping, and remote cultural exploration in eastern Nepal. The adventure begins with a scenic journey toward Basantapur, followed by a multi-day trek through beautiful mountain landscapes, forests, ridges, and traditional villages before reaching Dobhan, the starting point of the river expedition.
From Dobhan, the journey continues downstream on the spectacular Tamur River, one of Nepal's most remote and adventurous whitewater rivers. Over several days, the river passes through dramatic gorges, dense forests, rocky valleys, waterfalls, sandy beaches, and isolated settlements. The rafting includes powerful rapids and technical whitewater, with difficulty influenced by the season and river conditions.
Each evening, the expedition stops at a riverside campsite where the team prepares meals and sets up camp. The combination of exciting whitewater during the day and peaceful wilderness camping at night creates a memorable expedition experience.
The journey eventually reaches the Chatara/Tribeni area, where the rafting expedition concludes. This 12-day adventure is ideal for experienced rafters and adventurous travelers looking for a challenging and immersive Himalayan river expedition away from Nepal's more established tourist routes.
The 12-day / 11-night Tamur River Rafting Expedition is a remote Himalayan adventure combining trekking, challenging whitewater rafting, and wilderness camping. Participants should be prepared for changing weather, long trekking days, physically demanding rafting, and limited access to modern facilities during the river section.
The Tamur River Rafting Expedition is a spectacular combination of Himalayan trekking, remote wilderness, and challenging whitewater rafting in eastern Nepal. The journey takes you from the highlands around Basantapur and Gupha Pokhari to Dobhan, where the Tamur River begins its exciting rafting journey through deep valleys, forests, villages, gorges, and beautiful riverside landscapes.
Your adventure begins with an early departure from Kathmandu toward eastern Nepal. The journey follows winding mountain roads through changing landscapes, with views of hills, terraced farmland, forests, and traditional settlements.
As you travel toward Basantapur, the landscape gradually becomes more mountainous and remote. Basantapur is an important gateway to the eastern Himalayan region and the starting area for the trekking section of the expedition.
After arrival, check into a local lodge and enjoy the evening preparing for the trek. Your guide will brief you about the following days and check your trekking equipment.
Overnight: Basantapur
Activity: Scenic drive and expedition preparation
Accommodation
Tent Camping
Meals
Lunch+Dinner
After breakfast, begin the trekking portion of the Tamur expedition. The trail leads through beautiful forests, mountain ridges, terraced farmland, and traditional villages.
The route provides an opportunity to experience the peaceful countryside of eastern Nepal, where local communities maintain traditional agricultural lifestyles. As you gain elevation, the views become increasingly impressive, with surrounding hills and distant Himalayan landscapes appearing between the forests.
After several hours of trekking, arrive at Mangalbare, where you settle into a local lodge and enjoy a well-earned rest.
Overnight: Mangalbare
Activity: Himalayan trekking
Accommodation
Tent Camping
Meals
Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Today's trek continues through the scenic eastern Himalayan foothills. The trail passes through dense forests, open ridges, small settlements, and quiet mountain paths.
Gupha Pokhari is a beautiful mountain destination surrounded by forests and highland landscapes. The area is particularly attractive in spring when rhododendrons and other Himalayan flowers add color to the hillsides.
After reaching Gupha Pokhari, enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere and prepare for the final trekking stage toward the Tamur River.
Overnight: Gupha Pokhari
Activity: Mountain trekking
Accommodation
Tent Camping
Meals
Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Today is an important day as the trekking section leads toward Dobhan, the rafting starting point on the Tamur River.
The trail continues through remote mountain terrain, forests, ridges, and traditional settlements before gradually descending toward the river valley. As you approach Dobhan, you can hear and see the Tamur becoming increasingly powerful below.
At Dobhan, the trekking journey ends and the rafting expedition begins. The river crew prepares the boats, paddles, safety equipment, camping gear, and supplies for the following days.
Enjoy an evening beside the Tamur River and receive a detailed safety briefing before starting the whitewater adventure.
Overnight: Riverside camp at Dobhan
Activity: Trekking and rafting preparation
Accommodation
Tent Camping
Meals
Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
After breakfast, begin the much-anticipated Tamur River rafting expedition.
The river immediately enters a spectacular wilderness landscape. The Tamur flows between steep hills and forest-covered slopes, creating an exciting combination of rapids, waves, rocky channels, and calmer stretches.
The rafting team works together through the rapids under the direction of the river guide. Between whitewater sections, there are opportunities to enjoy the surrounding forests, cliffs, waterfalls, and remote river valley.
During the afternoon, continue downstream before stopping at a suitable riverside beach or campsite. The crew establishes camp while guests relax beside the river.
Overnight: Riverside tented camp
Activity: Full-day whitewater rafting
Accommodation
Tent Camping
Meals
Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Wake to the sound of the Tamur River and enjoy breakfast at camp before continuing downstream.
Today's section brings more wilderness and challenging whitewater. The river passes through increasingly dramatic landscapes, with steep canyon walls, dense forests, large boulders, and powerful currents.
The rafting day combines exciting rapids with calmer sections where you can appreciate the remote surroundings. The river crew selects a safe riverside location for lunch and later establishes the evening camp.
After dinner, enjoy a campfire and the peaceful atmosphere of the Tamur wilderness.
Overnight: Riverside tented camp
Activity: Whitewater rafting and wilderness camping
Accommodation
Tent Camping
Meals
Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Today is another full day on the Tamur River.
The river continues winding through remote valleys, offering a mixture of technical rapids, waves, rocky channels, and calmer pools. Depending on river levels, the character and difficulty of the rapids can change considerably.
Between rapids, take time to enjoy the surrounding scenery. Forested hills rise above the river while waterfalls and small streams occasionally enter the Tamur from the surrounding mountains.
A riverside beach provides a natural place for lunch and rest before continuing downstream.
In the evening, reach another remote campsite, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, and relax beside the river.
Overnight: Riverside tented camp
Activity: Full-day rafting
Accommodation
Tent Camping
Meals
Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Continue the expedition downstream through one of the most impressive wilderness sections of the journey.
The Tamur cuts through deep valleys and dramatic canyons, with sections of powerful whitewater followed by calmer stretches. The changing landscape provides an excellent combination of adventure and natural beauty.
The rafting team navigates the river carefully, following the guide's instructions through each rapid. Safety remains the priority throughout the expedition.
As the river gradually moves toward lower elevations, the surrounding landscape begins to change. After a full day on the river, stop at a suitable riverside beach for another night under canvas.
Overnight: Riverside tented camp
Activity: Whitewater rafting and wilderness exploration
Accommodation
Tent Camping
Meals
Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Today the expedition continues toward the Lower Tamur.
The river gradually becomes broader as it leaves some of the narrower upper valleys behind. The landscape begins to feature more open riverbanks, forests, agricultural areas, and scattered rural settlements.
There are still exciting sections of whitewater, but the character of the river changes as the expedition moves toward the lower valley.
Enjoy the final nights of riverside camping, surrounded by the sounds of flowing water and the natural environment.
Overnight: Riverside camp
Activity: Rafting toward Lower Tamur
Accommodation
Tent Camping
Meals
Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Today marks the final major rafting day of the expedition.
Continue downstream through the lower Tamur valley, passing forests, villages, farmland, and broad river landscapes. The river gradually becomes more accessible as you approach the Chatara/Tribeni area.
After completing the planned rafting section, take the rafts out of the river and pack the expedition equipment. Celebrate the completion of the river journey with the rafting team before settling into accommodation for the night.
This is an excellent opportunity to reflect on the incredible combination of trekking, whitewater, wilderness, and camping experienced during the expedition.
Overnight: Chatara / Tribeni area
Activity: Final rafting section
Accommodation
Tent Camping
Meals
Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Kathmandu.
The road trip provides a chance to relax after several demanding days on the river. Travel through Nepal's changing landscapes, passing rural settlements, cultivated hillsides, forests, and river valleys.
Depending on road and traffic conditions, arrival time in Kathmandu may vary. After reaching the city, check into your hotel and enjoy a comfortable evening.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Activity: Return journey
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast+Lunch
After breakfast, the 12-day Tamur River Trekking and Rafting Expedition comes to an end.
Depending on your departure schedule, you may have free time to explore Kathmandu, purchase souvenirs, or relax before continuing to the airport.
Your journey has combined Himalayan trekking, remote villages, challenging whitewater, riverside camping, and eastern Nepal's spectacular wilderness into one unforgettable adventure.
Activity: Departure / onward travel
Meals
Breakfast
Essential rafting safety equipment such as helmets and life jackets is provided as part of the expedition.
A comprehensive expedition first-aid kit should also be carried by the support team.
Use one main soft duffel bag for your expedition belongings and a small daypack for trekking and daily essentials. Keep valuables, electronics, documents, and medications in waterproof protection.
Avoid hard suitcases because soft luggage is easier to transport during the trekking and river sections.Trekking poles
Our 12-day Tamur River journey was full of beautiful scenery and adventure. The combination of trekking, rafting, and camping was excellent. Subas and his team made us feel welcome throughout the trip.
Tamur River is perfect for an unforgettable wilderness adventure. We enjoyed the rapids, scenery, camping, and trekking. Subas and the team were supportive from start to finish.
The Tamur River was exciting, beautiful, and peaceful at the same time. We enjoyed every day of the expedition. Subas and the team made the journey easy and enjoyable.
The Tamur expedition was one of our favorite experiences in Nepal. Trekking, rafting, camping, and beautiful landscapes made every day memorable. Thanks to Subas and the whole team.
It combines a Himalayan trek, multi-day whitewater rafting, wilderness camping, and remote eastern Nepal in one complete adventure.
The main rafting section begins at Dobhan, after completing the trekking approach through the eastern Himalayan foothills.
Yes. This itinerary includes a multi-day trek through Basantapur, Mangalbare, Gupha Pokhari, and Gorja before reaching Dobhan.
The journey passes through forested hills, mountain valleys, traditional villages, deep gorges, waterfalls, rocky cliffs, river beaches, and remote wilderness.
The Tamur is a challenging expedition river, with sections that can reach Class IV–V depending on water levels. Previous rafting experience and good physical fitness are recommended.
The itinerary includes several full days of rafting after reaching Dobhan. The exact rafting schedule can change according to river conditions, weather, and safety considerations.
A typical day includes breakfast and camp preparation, several hours of rafting, a riverside lunch break, afternoon whitewater, and arrival at a suitable campsite before evening.
No. The expedition includes a mixture of exciting rapids and calmer river sections. Calm stretches provide time to enjoy the scenery and recover between demanding sections.
Most nights are spent in tented riverside camps, often on suitable river beaches or riverbanks surrounded by the natural wilderness.
Participants use essential rafting safety equipment such as helmets and life jackets. Guides provide safety instructions, paddling commands, and rescue procedures before and during the river journey.
Yes. The daily route and camping locations may be adjusted because of water levels, weather, road conditions, campsite availability, and river safety assessments.
Bring comfortable trekking shoes, quick-dry clothing, warm layers, waterproof clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, personal medication, a headlamp, sleeping bag, and waterproof protection for valuables.
The main rafting journey generally finishes around the Chatara/Tribeni area, followed by the return journey toward Kathmandu or your next destination.
| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 - 2 | $2,500 |
| 4 - 4 | $2,400 |
| 6 - 6 | $2,000 |
| 8 - 12 | $1,650 |
| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 - 2 | $2,050 |
| 4 - 4 | $1,750 |
| 5 - 6 | $1,550 |
| 7 - 9 | $1,400 |
| 10 - 16 | $1,250 |
| 17 - 22 | $1,100 |
| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 - 2 | $2,050 |
| 3 - 4 | $1,750 |
| 5 - 6 | $1,600 |
| 7 - 12 | $1,250 |
| 13 - 18 | $1,150 |
| 19 - 24 | $1,000 |