WORLD TRAVEL AND SHIPPING
Travelling by rivers means being able to reach the most secret places on Earth
Places only accessible by water, where there are no roads. Our travel - shipping are a mixture of nature, adventure, action, culture, group. You don't need to be a rafting expert! Simply participate in the preparation day which we will be doing in the Aosta Valley, in Pré Saint Didier on pre-arranged dates. Our expedition trips are for enterprising, energetic and flexible people with a positive attitude. If you have already done some camping it helps and, if it is your first experience, you will learn quickly.
Everyone actively participates not only to life on the river, but also to less noble jobs such as pitching tents, loading rafts, and whoever wants, even in the kitchen! A simple life, with the elements, in good company, in unique places.
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SHIPPING TO NEPAL
Why Nepal?
Although it is a small to medium-sized state, it borders China (Tibet) to the north and India to the south. There are nine of the world's highest peakstropical jungle, thirty different ethnic groups, six languages and many dialects, two main religions and more than nine hundred temples. All this is just a touch of what makes Nepal a unique and wonderful place.
Always the Nepal has been a destination for explorers, travellers, high-calibre mountaineers and trekkers.
A PLACE TO BE
The Mecca of Rafting
What few people know is that from the Himalayas and in particular Nepal, descend the best rivers in the world. Nepal is considered the 'mecca' of kayaking and rafting world.
For a truly memorable rafting experience, the perfect mix includes fun, team spirit and a deep respect for nature. But besides enthusiasm, it is essential to be well prepared and, above all, to ensure safety for all. That's what you need for this adventure!
TAMUR RIVER
Trekking and Rafting at East Nepal
The adventure starts from Kathmanducapital of the Nepal, a multicoloured city, a city of merchants, of wonderful local handicrafts, a destination for all travellers and the departure point for many Himalayan itineraries. By plane and bus we cross Nepal to the east to Basantapura small village at the end of the carriage road. From here we organise all the equipment which we will use in the river in packs, which the porters will carry on foot across the mountains. With them we will walk for three days in a wonderful trekking crossing mountains, encountering small villages, temples, accompanied by the friendly smiles of the locals, until we reach the Tamur Valley. If we are lucky, November is usually the best month, we will have breathtaking scenery of the great 8000 such as Makalu and Kanchenjunga. Arriving at Dobhan, we will camp on the banks of the Tamur and after organising all the river equipment let's start browsing.
The Tamur awaits us with its crystal-clear water. We will have 7 days to know its secrets; we will sail in complete self-sufficiency for almost 180 kmalternating between large rapids and calm stretches where we simply let ourselves be carried along by the current. Life on the river is a wonderful adventure. You get up early in the morning, prepare a hearty breakfast and set up camp. All the equipment is carefully loaded and strapped onto the dinghies, already organised in containers and watertight bags. A little yoga as a 'warm-up' and the sailing begins. Each day we spend 3-5 hours in the water. We stop along the banks for lunch and continue on to the best beach, where we set up camp again for the night. BEER O'CLOCK! A good drink and snacks and it's time for dinner, sitting on the ground around the fire, chatting under the stars and telling each other anecdotes of the day.
TAMUR RIVER
Programme
Arrival in Kathmandu. At Kathmandu International Airport, you will be met by Totem Adventure staff and transfer to the capital by taxi will be organised. Accommodation at the hotel and general pre-departure briefing. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Free tour of Kathmandu. We will recommend places to visit and give you directions, but you are free to have your own adventure! Much more fun than a guided tour. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Domestic flight Kathmandu - Biratnaghar. A breathtaking flight following the great peaks: Cho yu, Sagaramāthā (Everest in Nepali) and many others. After landing in the tropical village of Biratnagar, the bus will be waiting for us with all our equipment (already on the road for two days), with which we will transfer to Basantapur. Overnight stay in camp or lodge, depending on time of arrival.
Top class rafting in the incredible rapids of the Tamur. We tried to count them...we stopped at 110 because we lost count. One rapids more beautiful than the other. Rafting on the Tamur to the confluence with the Sun Koshi river.
Preparing porters for the 4-day trek where we will cross the Milke Danda mountain ranges. As with the river, we will sleep in the "1000-star hotel..." We will pass through the villages of Chouki, Gupha Pokhari and Gorjia, until we reach Dobhan, where we will pack the rafts, leave the porters and begin the descent of the Tamur. We will walk at altitudes between 2000 and 3000 metres, so no problems with altitude sickness, but it can get very cold at night. From here we will see the most famous 8000m peaks: Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga.
Shower, relax and walk around Kathmandu.
Rafting on the Tamur to the confluence with the Sun Koshi river and departure for Kathmandu. You travel by bus all night and arrive the next morning.
Shopping day in Kathmandu. For canoeists, the possibility of a day trip to the legendary BotheKoshi.
International flight departing from Kathmandu (KTM).
Hello a leave?
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FAQ #1
Can I join the expedition even if I have only rafted once in Italy?
The answer is yes! Of course you can.
No need to be a rafting expert! All you have to do is attend the trip preparation day in the Aosta Valley. Those who have already travelled with us know the Totem Adventure philosophy: we want to give participants the opportunity to choose 'how to travel'.
In addition, we offer a number of additional services that you can take advantage of, if you wish, before and after dispatch.
FAQ #2
How much does it cost?
Those who have already travelled with us know the Totem Adventure philosophy: to give participants the opportunity to choose "how to travel."
The basic cost refers to the journey from Kathmandu in Kathmandu. We also offer a number of additional services that you can take advantage of, if you wish. If you are a DIY travellers you can choose only the 'Basic' package and you organise the logistics before and after the shipment. (international flights, domestic flights, hotels, taxi transfers...).
If it is your first time travelling in Asia, we recommend taking the "Kathmandu no problem".
