Near Karnatak Dharmshala,
Birlaghat Haridwar (249401)
24 X 7 Hrs
+91-9759222888
01334-229479
Birlaghat Haridwar (249401)
+91-9759222888
01334-229479
8 Night / 9 Days
River Expedition takes you close to the Himalayas. The expedition begins at Rudraprayag and sails to Rishikesh. The adventure down the Alaknanda and Ganges is a expedition of lifetime and graded as IV. Our travel counselors and outfitters have designed these packages keeping both the budget and your interest factors in mind.
The tours are packaged in such a way that there is adventure as well as fun and a great holiday experience. If you have any doubts or questions about these tour packages, you can send us a request or call us at any time.
Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, Kaudiyala.
October to March.
On arrival at the airport you will be met by the Indian Holiday representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh and check into the camps at Shivpuri located on a large sandy beach on the banks of river Ganges. Afternoon a briefing at the camp of the activities and the trip to follow. Evening campfire would be organized. Overnight at Shivpuri.
Early morning you have the option to hike or take kayak lessons. After lunch proceed to Rudraprayag, enroute stop at Devprayag to see the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi which meet to form the Ganga. Overnight in the hotel.
Morning after breakfast get yourself ready to begin the expedition. A detailed safety briefing follows with instructions on paddling commands, rapids to be encountered etc. Expedition begins with a big Grade IV rapid, "The Holy Hole", at the confluence with the Mandakini. 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 36 river kms till Maletha beach. Campfire dinner and overnight at Maletha Beach.
Morning after breakfast raft down to Devprayag the confluence of the Alaknanda & Bhagirathi rivers. Camp at Beas Ghat, a famous fishing spot for the Mahseer also called the Ganga Gold. Overnight at Beas Ghat.
Your day begins with few rapids. A day for swimming, body surfing, relaxing and spotting wildlife. Make 30 kms to reach camp below Kaudiyala, after running a couple of Grade IV rapids, "Daniel's Dip" and "The Wall". Overnight at camp below Kaudiyala.
Day begins with negotiating a few small rapids, followed by "Three Blind Mice", "Crossfire", and the "Body Surfing rapid". Cover 15 kms to reach Shivpuri and drive back to Silver Sands for the last night on river.
Drive down to Shivpuri after breakfast to begin the final day's run with big rapids, the "Roller Coaster" and "Golf Course" to make it an exciting end to a grand adventure. The trip ends near Rishikesh-lunch and depart for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Back to Delhi.