The Tama Koshi River (grade 4 to 6) starts from the Tserolpa Lake and
Gaurishanker Glacier, Rafting/Kayaking starts from Busti (a bridge on
the
way to Jiri) There are some copper mines around this river (Tama =
copper
and Koshi = river, hence the name). Actually this river is too wild for
commercial run because it has 4 to 6 grade rapids and some of the
rapids
are unrunable but for the Kayakers this river is excellent.
Recently a
hydroelectricity power plant (The Khimti Project) has been constructed
in
the Khimti area alongside the river. After three days of Kayaking on
this
river, one would come to the Sunkoshi River just above Khurkot then
another
4 days paddling down arriving at Chatara at the banks of Saptakoshi
River
which is also called Baraha Chhetra, the famous Hindu pilgrimage. This
trip
is considered as the most adventurous and dangerous river trip.
| Grade : |
5 (5+) |
| From : |
Busti (Alt. 835m) |
| To : |
Sun Kosi (Alt. 465m) |
| Distance : |
44km (27 miles) |
| Days : |
10 Days |
| From Ktm. : |
Kathmandu 6 hours |
| Best Season: |
Nov-Dec, Mar-Apr |
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