Tamur River Rafting & Illam Treks

Probably the best combination trip in Nepal-magnificent white water, a beautiful unspoiled valley, combined with one of the most scenic treks in Nepal. The Tamur and its tributaries drain the snows of Kanchenjunga third highest peak in the world. The river is the sixth largest river in Nepal and seems to have a feeling of thrusting power and of being constrained by its valley sides. The first commercial run of the Tamur was in 1990 and there have been very few descents since then. It is an outstandingly beautiful river with superb views of the Himalayan range including Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Makalu. The river trip includes around 80 km descent through more than 70 of the most exciting rapids still to be named has to offer grade 3 to 4, with some graded -5, making one of the best white water expedition trips in the world.

The trip starts with an internal flight or drive from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur in the far South-East of Nepal. We take a private bus drive to Ilam, where we camp overnight. The following day, we begin an awe-inspiringly beautiful 5-day trek to Hewa Dobhan through the remote Illam Sandakpur region of Eastern Nepal. From Hewa Dobhan we begin the exhilarating trip, which includes a day relaxing on a remote river beach or an optional one-day trek visiting local villages. The Tamur is best tackled between October and November, and February and May.

Finally, there's an overnight drive by private bus or an optional internal fly back to Kathmandu.