| Start Date: | 18 March, 2010 (Thursday) 06:00 AM |
| End Date: | 21 March, 2010 (Sunday) 06:00 PM |
| Where: |
River Alaknanda Haridwar Mumbai |
| Website: | http://www.wild-escapes.com |
| Phone: | 022 66635228 |
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DAY 01
Early morning pickup from Haridwar/Rishikesh. Transfer by road to Srinagar (4 hrs). A short river run today across easy to moderate rapids. Camp is established at a beach near Bagwan.
DAY 02
Break camp in morning, and proceed with the river journey. Today we would encounter exciting whitewater section. Paddle across the confluence of Bhagirathi with Alaknanda at Deoprayag. From this place the river is christened as Ganga. Beyond Deoprayag, it is an easy float section to arrive at a beautiful beach called Beas Ghat. Setup camp here. Beas Ghat is huge beach which is fringed with forest on one side and the river on the other.
DAY 03
Today we would paddle towards Kaudiyala, where we would encounter Daniel’s Dip. This rapid is short and can be quite difficult in low volume. We would raft further to setup camp near a class III/IV rapid called Wall. The roar of this rapid is enough to make the environment reverberate. This would be a constant reminder to the participants for what we need to negotiate first thing in the morning next day.
DAY 04
After breakfast, the camp is winded up, and everything is packed in dry bags. The rafts are once again put into the water to continue our river journey. Apart from Wall, Today we would run several exciting class III kind of rapids like “Roller Coaster” and “Golf Course”. We would finish our trip near the temple town of Rishikesh.
Total Cost of the tour (per person)
Rs. 10,500/-
Cost Description / Other Cost Options
Minimum 10 participants
Cost Includes:
- All expedition class rafting gear including rafts, life jackets, helmets, paddling jackets, safety kayaks, dry bags
- Camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, comprehensive first aid kit
- Cooking and mess arrangements
- Experienced river guides and kayak professionals with international certifications for white water rescue and first aid/cpr
- River running permits
- All meals from breakfast of day 01 till the lunch of day 04.
Cost Excludes:
- Train/Flight fares to/fro
- Expenses of a personal nature like aerated drinks, mineral water, etc.
- Insurance of any kind
- Alcoholic drinks
- Any other expense not mentioned in the cost includes column.
What to bring along:
- Water bottle with water (compulsory)
- Towel & Toilet Paper & kit (compulsory)
- Personal Photo Identity (compulsory)
- Waterproof Sunscreen lotion / sun protection / block cream / moisturizer (compulsory)
- Carry quick drying clothes/ shorts for kayaking (recommended)
- Carry Waterproof floater with securable back strap / Aqua Socks (Footwear for Kayaking) (recommended)
- Water Protection Gear (Dry bags) (recommended)
- Carry 2/3 pairs T-shirts or Shirts, Track-pants for daily wear (recommended)
- Wear good rubber-soled shoes for daily use
- Sun glasses with retainers (recommended)
- Personal Medication (if any)
- Sunhat & Sun Cap
- Personal Torch / Headlamp
- Mosquito Repellent.
- Camera with sufficient batteries and film / memory cards (optional)
- Chocolates and dry fruits as pocket snacks (optional)
Warm clothing would be needed from mid oct till mid march.
This is a rafting experience which is complete with chilled out camping and action packed rapids. The trip is conducted in a self supported manner, implying that all the camping gear/rations etc is transferred along with the expedition team in cargo rafts. We would setup camps on isolated beaches, and would move on the next day after winding up camp and ensuring that we do not leave any trace of our presence behind. This mode of camp stay is most eco-friendly as there is minimum disturbance/impact to wildlife and environment.
Highlights
The 04 days expedition starts from Srinagar, and would span a distance of nearly 110 kms, finishing at Rishikesh. We would spend 3 nights, camping at different beaches.
If you are seeking an active holiday on the river, then this expedition would be up to the mark.
Travel advisory:
- Participants should reach Shivpuri not later than 6 AM on day 01
- Return from Rishikesh should be planned not earlier than 4 PM on day 04
- Participants from Delhi are recommended to travel by the following trains:
Delhi to Haridwar: 2205 Nzm Dehradun AC Special or 4041 Mussourie Express
Haridwar to Delhi: 2018 Shatabdi Express ( evening ) or 4042 Mussourie Express
- Railway station transfers can be organized by us if required