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Why Nepal? Nepal is a small country, less than 200km wide, situated between China and India; it has nine of the highest peaks in the world, tropical jungle, thirty different indigenous groups, six languages and many dialects, two main religions and over nine hundred temples; all this is just a touch of what makes Nepal intricate and beautiful.

TAMUR RIVER
2012
One of the few unspoiled remaining paradises. The tamur River comprises all the fascination of unexplored Asia. The adventure departs from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, a multicoloured city, the city of the wonderful artisan and local handy craft markets, the aim of all travellers and departure point of many Himalayan expeditions. In two days we cross all of Nepal by bus to reach the unexplored and mysterious Far East Nepal, across small villages, Buddhist temples, puzzled looks, friendly smiles. Another three days trekking, through astonishing views such as Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and finally we will reach the secluded valley of the TAMUR The river welcomes us with his awesome crystal blue & white rapids. Tamur, the top world class rapids! We have 6 days to get to know his secrets, navigating for about 200 km entirely self supported.

Itinerary:
Day 1 – International flight
Day 2 – Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 3 – Driving From KTM by bus to Biratnagar/Basantapur (starting point for trekking).
Day 4 – Arrival in Biratnagar and still driving to Basantapur. Base camp. (*).
Days 5, 6, 7 – Trek up over the Milke Danda range via Gupha Pokhari to Dobhan where we will start rafting. This route has spectacular mountain views of Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga
Days 8 throught 13 – Rafting on the Tamur! We run the top world class rapids for about 200km
Day 14 – Back to Kathmandu
Day 15 – leisure day in Kathmandu!
Day 16 – International flight

NEPAL INFO...

We are frequently asked, "can I take part in the Nepal expedition if I have only rafted once or twice"? The answer is YES, of course you can do it.
The philosophy of our expeditions is to give our customers the tools necessary to enjoy traveling in wonderful places like Nepal. Our trip starts and ends in Kathmandu. what you want to do before or after the expedition is entirely up to you. We have 14 years of experience in Nepal and in Asia, so we can offer you all the advice and suggestions on how to orientate your programs, if you want to extend your vacation.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ?

The expedition cost is 1.750,00 EURO, not including the international flight to Kathmandu.

• All technical gear for rafting
• Camping gear (tents, camping kitchen...)
• All transport during the expedition (*)
• Porters where necessary
• Food
• Rafting and trekking permits

the first and the last night in Kathmandu, but we will hand you a list of hotels with a price range from 10 USD to 100 USD per night and then you can choose your own level of comfort.

...how do I get there ?

You can book your flight with any travel agency or have a look on the internet.
If you are really interested, our first advice is to make a pre booking for the flight to Kathmandu as soon as possible. You can do this by telephone and cancel it again without any commitment, but get in early!

...what is the climate like ?

October and November are the best months to travel in Nepal, especially for the area where we go. The Monsoon finishes in September. This means all the rivers have been cleaned by the floods and the fields are fertilized and will be blooming in bright colours. The temperature ranges between 28°C and 35°C during the day. It is a dry heat but there is always a nice cool breeze from the river. During the night the temperature drops to between 14°C and 18°C. The water temperature is pleasent, about 15°C; we raft in wetsuits and spray jackets... and there aren’t any mosquitoes!

what do I have to bring ?

We obviously have to bring all the gear along in the rafts and must reduce everything to the essentials. Leave the hair dryer, mixer or radio at home

• Sleeping bag (-10°C +15°C)
• Camping mattress or “Therm’a’rest “
• One pair of long pants (jeans are not recommended)
• One sweater (buy it at the market in Kathmandu!)
• Two T-Shirts
• Underwear and one pair of socks
• Toilet articles
• Day pack for eventual excursions
• Water bottle
• One pair of light trekking shoes or gym shoes
• Head torch with spare batteries

• One pair of sandals (for example Tevas; they need to have good Velcro locks and stay tight)
• A sarong for women or a piece of cloth to wrap around the waist to visit temples. In Asia they are still very conservative and consider nudity an offence. The maximum they accept are shorts, but only for men (only people of the lowest cast show their legs!)
• Sunglasses (not metal) with a string
• Sun block (15+)
• Hat/baseball cap

Camera equipment: Don’t forget your camera! We give you waterproof barrels to keep them dry. They have room for a camera and a zoom lens (not huge). If you plan on bringing 20 lenses and 5 tripods, bring your own Pelicase and lots of beers for the guide who has to take it on his raft. Remember to bring a UV filter, since the sun reflecting off the water is very strong. Regarding films, buy them at home and develop them when you return. Bring heaps!

Do I need any vaccinations ?

We recommend the following vaccinations, based on our experiences, but recommend you consult with your family doctor and take their advice.
Typhoid
Tetanus
We also recommend a check by the dentist before leaving

• Band Aids and dressing
• Scissors
• Disinfectant liquid and cream
• Antibiotics
• Pain killers
• Eye drops and ear drops

And bring your own personal perscription medicine with you, in case you are taking any. Consult your doctor for further information (allergies,various contra indications etc.)

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