The Ganga Rafting Expedition

Alaknanda is the main tributary of the Mighty Ganges, originating from the Satopanth glacier. This beautiful river passes through some ofthe most scenic valleys in the Garhwal Himalayas. The five-day river trip starts from the city ofSrinagar, Garhwal. The five days combine the ultimate experience of rafting through grade 3 and 4rapids, walking into the virgin forests and unique mountain villages, camping on exclusive beachesand enjoying the rich and abundant Himalayan bird life.This is an expedition trip exclusively for senior participants. During the trip the participants will be taughtCamp Craft, Minimal Impact Camping, Rafting Skills, Self-Care, and Wilderness Travel Skills.

Age Group : 16 yrs and above.

Duration : 5 days

Best Season : October to March

Group Size : in multiples of 8

Day 1 Arrive Shivpuri

Arrive at Shivpuri Beach Cam, check in and camporientation.There will be an introduction to the instructors and river guides, followed by detailedbriefing about the expeditionand equipment allocation.

Day 2 Devprayag - Byas Ghat (10 Kms/ 3 Hrs)

From today we will be moving self-contained and carry all our foodand camping equipment on board the rafts.Today’s rafting section will take us from Devprayag to Byas Ghatin approx 3-4 hours, negotiating exciting grade 3 rapids, using thebasics skills of Rafting and negotiate the smaller rapids with help of river guides. Break en route at a small beach for packed lunch and continue towards our camp on a beach near Byas Ghat, famous for angling andfishing.

Day 3Byas Ghat - Kaudiyala - Byasi (20 Kms/ 4 Hrs)

Your 2rd day on the river is also the toughest, especially for the paddlers as the water flows calmly and slowly in the first half. The lack of rapids is more than made up for by the wilderness of the area. The Ganga flows through a small gorge where nobody except the rafters can reach. One can see wild animals including elephants. In the second half, the challenge begins, with rapids like the Daniel’s Dip and The Wall.

Note : Non-swimmers will not be allowed on the Wall. The trip leader will take a decision on the spot and the same will be binding on all the participants.

Day 4 Byasi – Shivpuri Beach Camp

The fourth day is the most exciting with a series of grade 3 and grade 4rapids like Cash Flow, Black Money, Three Blind Mice, CampRapid and Return to Sender.We start early in the morning and complete rafting for the day by lunch. Thereafter let the games begin – ending with a cheerful bonfire!

Day 5Shivpuri - Nim Beach – Departure

Early morning we start rafting from Shivpuri to NIM Beach, negotiating exhilarating grade 3 and grade 4 rapids like the Roller Coaster and Golf Course. Today you indulge in bodysurfing, cliff jumping and sunbathing on the rafts while you gently float down towards the pullout point at NIM beach.
Quick change at NIM beach and board the bus for your return to Haridwar.

Price – On request.