Adventure with Professional's
Ganga or the Ganges is held in high esteem in Hindu ethics and is regarded as the holiest of all rivers. Ganga Devi venerated as a goddess finds mention in the holy book of the Hindus the Bhagavat Gita, the Puranas and the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Hindus believe that a dip in the holy Ganges redeems them of all sins. The perennial river traces its source from the Bhagirathi River which originates from the Gangotri glacier at Gaumukh (14000ft) located between the Bhagirathi and the Shivling peaks of the Himalayas in northern Uttarakhand. The Bhagirathi gushes through a small opening from under the glacier formed of sheer icy walls 500 metres high on two sides and rock on one side. The Bhagirathi joins with the Alakananda at the sacred town of Devprayag to form the Ganga. From Devprayag the Ganga flows some 1,550 miles to the Bay of Bengal and the vast Sundarbans Delta in West Bengal, passing and giving life to some of the most populous cities of India, including Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna and Kolkata.
The Ganga and its tributaries such as Bhagirathi, Alakananda and Mandakini, offers one of the most popular and adventurous river rafting expeditions in the country. Ganga is full of surprises with its diversities for the rafter; at some places it is calm and tranquil; while at others it is equally turbulent and rapid. The best time to capture the thrill of the Himalayan white waters rafting is from October to June. Rishikesh near Shivpuri forms the base from where one can participate in one of the many expeditions through the Ganga. Vehicles can be hired from Rishikesh to the various starting points. There are calm paced runs suitable for the amateur as well as expert professionals with rapids as high as grade IV to V. The river runs through picturesque surroundings with thick forested slopes of oak, pine, fir etc, occasional villages with its terraced fields and sandy beaches at intervals suitable for stopovers in between runs. Wild life can be sighted at a distance along with Ashrams and spiritual retreats overlooking the river.
Itinerary:-
(1) Day trip -14km, 28km, 32km
Bhrampuri – Rishikesh – 8km (2hrs) 2
Shivpuri – Rishikesh- 14kms (3.5hrs) 3+
Marine drive – Rishikesh – 14km (4.5hrs) 3+
Kaudeyala – Rishikesh – 32km (6hrs) 4
(2) 1 night 2 days 14 km (3hrs) (camping & rafting)
(3) 2 nights 3 days 28km (4.5hrs) (camping & rafting)
(4) 3 nights 4 days 32km (6hrs) (camping & rafting)
Services provided-
White water rafting
All rafting equipment with experienced river guide
Tented accommodation on twin sharing basis
Morning and evening tea
All meals veg. and non-veg. (2 lunch, dinner, bf)
Evening with born fire
Cocktail snacks and veg., non-veg.
Transportation (back to camp)All camp activity – volleyball, badminton etc.
Optional Activities: -
Rock climbing / Rappelling
Jungle walk / small teak / Village Tour
Rafting Expedition
Garhwal Himalaya
1- Devprayag Expedition
Days: - 3 Night 4 Days
River: -Ganga
Grade: - 3, 3+
Best time: - Oct to April
2- Rudraprayag Expedition
Days: - 6 Night 7 Days
River: - Alaknanda, Ganga
Grade: - 3, 3+
Best time: - Oct to April
3- Tehri Expedition
Days: - 7 Night 8 Days
River: - Bhagirathi, Ganga
Grade: - 3+, 4
Best time: - Oct to April
Kumaon Himalaya
1- Kali Sarda Expedition
Days: - 10 Night 11 Days
River: - Kali Shada
Grade: - 3+, 4
Best time: - Oct to April