Rafting at Rishikesh


  Programme Duration : 5 Days

 

The Ganga originates in the Himalayas after the confluence of six rivers– Alaknanda meets Dhauliganga at Vishnuprayag, Nandakini at Nandprayag, Pindar at Karnaprayag, Mandakini at Rudraprayag and finally Bhagirathi at Devaprayag. From here onwards, the river is known as Ganga or Ganges.

Out of the five rivers, the Bhagirathi is considered to be the source stream originating at the Gangotri Glacier. Known as the white water capital of India, the Ganga near Shivpuri, (14 kms. from Rishikesh and 250 kms. from Delhi ) offers an ideal location for white water sports.

Rafting season: 1st September- 30th June

 

Day

Programme

1

Arrive New Delhi.
Departure to Haridwar by 2055- Jan Shatabdi Express, from New Delhi Railway station at 15.25 Hrs. Reach Haridwar at 19.30 Hrs.
Immediately proceed to the Camp (40 kms.). Arrive campsite. Night halt in Deluxe camp.

2

After breakfast, change into your rafting gear. Once ready depart for the first day of rafting on the holy Ganga. The drive up to Marine Drive takes approximately 20 minutes. On arrival your instructors will check your gear and give a short introductory briefing to prepare you for the white water run. Your raft run, till the pull out point near Jungle camp, will take approximately two hours during which you will negotiate small but exciting rapids like Cash Flow, Black Money, Three Blind Mice, Camp Rapid.
After lunch, enjoy the unique surroundings of the camp or play a game of volley ball. You have the evening to relax and settle in to your comfortable and cozy tents. Time permitting you can go for a short jungle walk. Camp fire & sing song is followed by a buffet sumptuous dinner. Night halt in deluxe camp.

3

In early morning, wake up call with hot water is in order if you want to enjoy the clean mountain air and the misty Ganga valley. An early morning walk will take you into some of the last virgin forests in India. A stroll through the dense tropical foliage amidst bird sounds and morning sun rays filtering through the leafy trees is a gentle but strong awakening for us city dwellers. Return to camp for a hot breakfast.
After breakfast, you will depart for your most exciting day on the river.
Negotiating grade 3 and grade 4 rapids like the Roller Coaster and Golf Course provide for an unequalled and unforgettable experience. On this day, you will have plenty of time to indulge in body surfing, cliff jumping and sunbathing on the rafts while you gently float down towards the pull out point at N.I.M. beach.
After lunch indulge in a series of camp activities. Enjoy a bonfire & dinner. Night halt in deluxe camp

4

After an early breakfast, drive for 45 minutes to our put in point at Kaudiyala. Thereafter negotiate some of the most thrilling rapids on the Ganga. Finish with a grand finale to your entire trip when you negotiate “The Wall”. The latter half of your trip is just a scenic float through some of the most beautiful landscape in the foothills of the Himalayas. Finish rafting at Marine Drive.
After lunch, proceed towards Haridwar (40 kms.), arrive Haridwar and check-in the hotel.
After an evening tea, visit Mansadevi Temple by Ropeway and also participate in the Deep Pooja Aarti at Hari Ki Pauri on Ganga Ghat. Night halt at Haridwar.

5

Departure to New Delhi by 2056- Jan Shatabdi Express, from Haridwar at 06.22 Hrs. It reaches New Delhi Railway station at 11.15 Hrs.
Departure to Mumbai.

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