Tama Koshi river

The Tama koshi is a powerful river and has a volume twice that of the Bhote Koshi. The river has its source in Tiber and drains many high Himalayan peaks such as the Gauri Shanker and glaciclers like the Tse Rolpa. It flows 75 km before it reaches the road at Busti. This is the normal put in point.This river is as exhilarating white water challenge the has been recommended only for keen kayakers who are capable of handling the ferocity of the waves. Experts warn that this river should not be taken lightly Tama Koshi Means River of copper ‘as there were copper mines here.The starting point is Busti Bridge on the way to jiri from where a long trek leads to Everest region. Locally the Busti Bridge is known as Tama Koshi and can be reached by car in 4 hr from Kathmandu. The river appeats quite tame in the beginning for about 1 km, but there are plenty of class. 4 rapids that appear continuously for the next 4 km. before reaching an island on it, both sides of the island have 5+ rapids. What follows is 5 km of continuous class 4+ that leads to class 5 on a right hand bend. It then eases to a class 4 and comes to the road bridge. From here until Devi Tar is class 4 after which the confluence with Khimti Khola is reached. The next big rapid is called Fatal Attraction and portage here is possible. The river then gets easier and by the time Chisapani is reached it is class 3. Another 4 km downstream is the Akase airstrip and 1 km further down the Sun koshi is reached.