Itinerary -
Day1:
Travel: Arrival in Haridwar/ Rishikesh and transfer to Jayalgarh (Drive/3 hrs). Freshen up and breakfast and continue the drive to Gauchar (Drive/1.5 hrs). We start the rafting here and finish at Rudraprayag. After we finish the river run we will drive from Rudraprayag to Nandprayag (Drive/2 hrs).
Activities for the day:
Rafting from Gauchar to Rudraprayag (Class III-IV rapids, 4-5 hrs)
Other Water Activities Body surfing and swimming
Bonfire and dinner under the canopy of stars
Night stay: Camping on a beautiful sandy beach at Nandprayag.
Day02:
Travel: Post breakfast drive to Chamoli to start the rafting (Drive/1 hr).
Activities for the day:
Rafting from Upper Chamoli to Nandprayag (Class III to IV rapids, 4-5 hrs)
Other Water Activities Body surfing and swimming
Optional activities Hiking and village visit
Bonfire and dinner under the canopy of stars
Night stay: Camping on a beautiful sandy beach at Nandprayag
Day03:
Travel: Post rafting for the day, we have a picnic lunch and board the vehicles at lower Karnaprayag and depart for Haridwar (Drive/6-7 hrs).
Activities for the day:
Rafting from Nandprayag to Lower Karnaprayag (Class III-IV rapids, 4-5 hrs)
Other Water Activities body surfing and swimming
Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!
For Departure Dates just call 7350530009 / 7350540009 / 7350550009
List of Essentials
Below is a list of essentials you would require at the camp:
Small day pack/back pack
T-shirts/Shirts
Shorts
Comfortable fit Jeans/Track Pants
Jacket/Sweater (please see the section on weather)
Floaters
Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers
Sunscreen Lotion
Cap
Flashlight
Sunglasses with holding strings
Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
Camera (optional)
Mosquito repellent
LOADS OF ENTHUSIASM!!!
Carry your stuff in a duffel bag/soft shoulder bag or a rucksack and avoid suitcases/strolleys
How to Reach
By Road: Delhi – Meerut bypass – Muzaffarnagar bypass – Roorkee – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Shivpuri – Devprayag – Jayalgarh
By Air: The Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) is the nearest airport and is connected by daily flights from Delhi. The drive from the airport to the lodge would take about 3 – 3.5 hrs.
By Rail: The nearest railhead to the camp is Haridwar. There are a number of trains that run between Delhi and Haridwar. The drive from Haridwar to the camp will take 3 – 3.5 hrs
Expected Weather
In the period Feb –
Apr day time is going to be warm and very pleasant. The water is going to be moderately cold and extremely inviting. So you might end up spending more time off the boat than on it. Evenings are going to be moderately cold in Mar & Apr and cold in Feb. Night temperature will be around 17 -20 deg Celsius in Mar - Apr & around 12 – 15 deg Celsius in Feb so come prepared with some winter clothing
In May & Jun day time is going to be quite warm (33 – 38 deg Celsius). While rafting or indulging in any other water activity one will not feel too much of discomfort. Evenings at the camp can be slightly uncomfortable in June and are normally fine in the month of May. One will surely need a fan in the tents and dining area.
In the period Oct to Dec day time is going to be warm and pleasant if the sun is out, which mostly is around this time. The water is going to be cold but not freezing cold. A dip in the river is going to initially feel cold but couple of dips and you will start enjoying the water. Evenings are going to be moderately cold in Oct & Nov and cold in December. With a bonfire next to you it is going to be an enjoyable experience. December the night temperature can go down to about 3 – 5 deg Celsius so come prepared with some winter clothing. In Oct – Nov period night temperature will be around 10 – 15 deg Celsius and you will need protection from the cold
Duration: 3 Days
Season: Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec
Grade: Moderate +
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIPS
3 Long stretches of rafting on Upper Alaknanda
Countless rapids for an exciting whitewater trip
Beautiful scenery all around with villages, gorges, forest, etc.
Other activities like hiking and village visit
Description
This white water expedition is surely one of the finest ways to enjoy big rapids rafting in India. In about 3 days your thirst for white water thrills is sure to be quenched on this expedition on upper sections of Alaknanda river in the state of Uttarakhand. But there is much more to the trip than white water. This river journey is through a beautiful landscape interspersed with gorges, pristine beaches, quaint village establishments and thickly forested regions. Also a very big attraction is going to be the stay on the beautiful sandy beaches of Alaknanda.
We start the trip with a beautiful drive along the Ganga and the Alaknanda rivers. We take a break at our deluxe riverside camp in Jayalgarh and from here we continue the drive to our put in point, Gauchar. We have a detailed safety briefing and set off into the wild waters of the Alaknanda and rest assured you will be soaking wet within no time. There are countless rapids to be negotiated on this river expedition. The rapids will be in Class II IV category. You will have guides scouting a lot of rapids before running them, a great opportunity for all to learn more about the sport. We might decide not to run a few rapids along the way if they look tricky. This is a call the trip leader will take on the spot. After 3 days of pounding on the river we will finish the trip at lower Karnaprayag and from here drive back to Haridwar and proceed with our onwards journey
Another great attraction of the trip is the fact that the river is very easily accessible from Delhi and other parts of the country. To join the trip you will need to come to Haridwar or Dehradun airport. Please keep in mind that this trip is suitable for experienced rafters only. People joining this trip should be comfortable with water and white water and lots of it!!
