| Start Date: | 13 March, 2010 (Saturday) 08:00 AM |
| End Date: | 14 March, 2010 (Sunday) 06:00 PM |
| Where: |
River Ganga Mumbai |
| Website: | http://www.wild-escapes.com |
| Phone: | 022 66635228 |
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DAY 01
Morning arrival at our base in Shivpuri. Personal luggage of participants is organized and packed in waterproof dry bags. Team departs for Kaudiyala. River trip starts after a detailed safety briefing at the put-in. Today we would run the rapid biggie – “Wall” which usually ranges between class III+ to class IV difficulty level. After this rapid the trip is moderate, interspread with lot of smaller class I/II rapids which are suitable for swimming and body surfing. Camp is set up after the exciting class III rapid called “Three Blind Mice”.
DAY 02
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. 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. 4,500/-
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 02.
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.
A 02 days action packed rafting adventure on the river Ganges. The river trip is done in self supported expedition style, which implies that all our camping gear, luggage, rations etc. travels on cargo rafts along with the rafts of the participants. Enroute we ground the rafts at an isolated beach to setup our camp for the night. Participants lend a hand to setup tents, collection of wood for camp fires and various odd tasks that are needed to establish our stay.
The tour starts from Kaudiyala and finishes at Rishikesh, in a 02 days rafting adventure.
Expected rafting to be of about 3-4 hours each day, spanning a total river distance of about 38 Kms.
Stay is organized in expedition style nylon dome tents with carry mats and sleeping bag arrangements. Beach activities like volleyball, flying disc, evening campfire are organized.
If you look for a complete outdoor camping experience with participation / involvement from self, a lot of rafting and a bit of roughing out, then this trip is for you.
Travel advisory:
- Participants should reach Shivpuri not later than 8 AM on day 01
- Return from Rishikesh should be planned not earlier than 4 PM on day 02
- Participants from Delhi are recommended to travel by the following trains:
Delhi to Haridwar: 4041 Mussourie Express or 2205 Nzm Dehradun AC Special
Haridwar to Delhi: 2018 Shatabdi Express ( evening ) or 4042 Mussourie Express
- Railway station transfers can be organized by us if required
