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A self-contained
multi-day river adventure down the Alaknanda & Ganga rivers. The trip starts
from our base camp on the Ganges river near the pilgrim town of Rishikesh. A
scenic drive for 5 hours takes us past the town of Devprayag, where the
Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form India's holiest river, the
Ganga. We reach Rudraprayag, which is on the road to India's holiest shrines
for the Hindus, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Rudraprayag is at the confluence of
the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, and this is where our multi-dayer
begins. Rudraprayag is possibly best known for the infamous man-eating
leopard shot down by Jim Corbett in 1932 in its forests. Journeying 132 kms
to Rishikesh, the run takes you through thick forests and deep gorges,
ending each day at a different river beach to make camp for the night,
enhancing the adventure of being on the river. Foaming rapids, sandy beaches
and starry nights make this a truly outdoor trip, even for the first time
rafter.
Itinerary
Day 01
: Morning drive to Rishikesh. Arrive Rishikesh & Transfer to Ganga
Nature Camp Rishikesh. which is located on a large sandy beach on the banks
of the Ganga river . Short rafting trip from camp down. After dark camp
fire and dinner followed by briefing about the Expedition.
Day 02
: RISHIKESH / RUDRAPARAYAG DRIVE 4 HRS. RUDRAPRAYAG / CAMP 1 RAFT 2HRS.
An early morning drive to Rudraprayag (4 hrs), the put in point. Enroute we
stop at Devprayag, to see the confluence of the two rivers (the
Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi) which meet to form the Ganga. After Lunch,
help in getting the rafts readied and packing bags. Expedition begins with a
big Grade IV rapid, "The Holy Hole", at the confluence with the Mandakini.
Camp after about 2hrs on the river at Venturi Beach.
Day 03 : Raft
past the Temple Rapids and the town of Srinagar. Rapids keep coming in
quick succession. Soak in the sun, river and scenery, staying alert to help
negotiate rapids. Lunch at a waterfall and continue to make camp for the
night after Srinagar. Long day on the river, covering about 25 river kms
till Maletha beach. Campfire dinner and overnight Camp.
Day 04 : Raft
down to Devprayag, the confluence of the Alaknanda & Bhagirathi rivers. The
river is now called the Ganga. Camp at Beas Ghat, a famous fishing spot for
the mahseer, also called the Ganga Gold. Cover 30 kms for the day.
Day 05 : A long action packed day with body surfing,
relaxing and spotting wildlife & running a couple of Grade IV rapids,
"Daniel's Dip" and "The Wall". Reach Shivpuri ad transfer to one of the
best camp in the area, High Bank Himalayan Retreat. Camp fire and Bbq and
farewell dinner.
Day 06.
Morning try a hand on rappelling. After breakfast raft down from shivpuri to
Risheksh. Today we hit some of the best rapids on the river e.g return to
sender, roller coaster, club house. We also try cliff jump today. Arrive
Rishkesh & Tour terminates. One can take the evening shatabdi from Haridwar
at 06:10 PM.
Best Time:
March, April, May, October, November.
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Group Cost * : /- Per Person |
The
Fixed Departure trips are inclusive of:
Twin sharing accommodation in camp, al meals, rafting with world class
equipment & professional river guides, safety kayaks & transportation from
camp to Rudraprayag.
COST
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1.ITEMS OF PERSONAL
NATURE E.G TABLE DRINKS, TELEPHONE, INSURANCE, MEDICAL SERVICES ,
EVACUATION AND SERVICES IN UN FORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.
2..ANY OTHER TRIP OTHER
THAN AS SPECIFIED ABOVE.
The above Cost is :
1.
Subject to Government
service taxes which is 4.9 % at present.
2. Net & Non
commissionable
3. Valid for the
Trekking/ Rafting season for 2007 from Feb to December
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Minimum Group Size for the expedition trip is 6 persons. |
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