Itinerary -
Day 01 : Dehradun – Viraatkhai – Dasrathka Danda - Lodge (Drive / 85 kms / 3 hrs)
Assemble at Dehradun & be driven upto Viraatkhai.
On reaching Viraatkhai, check into the lodge.
Post lunch; head out for a Trek to Dasrath Ka Danda.
Soak up the majestic views of Great Himalayan peak like Bandarpoonch.
Witness the breath taking sunset on your way back to Viraatkhai.
Overnight in the lodge.
Day 02 : Viraatkhai – Tiger Falls (Drive 2 hrs) – Chaurani (1.5 - 2 hrs) – Viraatkhai (20 mins)
Post breakfast, head out to Tiger Falls.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the waterfall.
Head out to Chaurani, in a 1 - 1 / 2 hour drive.
Indulge in rope activities like Rappeling, Valley crossing, Tree Jumaring.
In the afternoon drive back to the lodge.
Evening rest & leisure.
Overnight stay in the lodge.
Day 03 : Viraatkhai – Bhadraj – Nagthath - Gadol – Viraatkhai (Trek / 5 - 6 hrs)
Wake up to the beautiful sunrise at Viraatkhai.
Post breakfast head out for a full day trek to Bhadraj.
Enjoythe views of cascading mountains & thick Deodar forests all along the way.
From Gadol head down to Viraatkhai ridge.
Return to the lodge by evening.
Overnight stay in the lodge.
Day 04 : Viraatkhai – Yamuna Bridge (1 hrs) – Juddo (1 - 1.5 hrs) – Dehradun (2 hrs)
Today head out to Yamuna Bridge for river & rope activities.
Begin the day with Bridge Slithering, on the Yamuna Bridge.
Try your hands at Kayaking around the still waters of Yamuna.
Post Kayaking session we head out for a thrilling Rafting session.
This 2 hours stretch ends at Juddo, with rapids of 2 & 3 grades.
From Juddo head back to Dehradun in 3 hours drive.
Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!
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List of Essentials
It is very important for this adventure trip that you need to be equipped properly and with a bit of back up. Mountain/adventure travel requires one to be adequately equipped with the right kind of personal gear. Since one is travelling in the wilderness there will be hardly any opportunity to buy anything once you hit the trail so we urge you to carefully pack everything into your bags. Also please keep in mind you can rent out or purchase equipment from our Gear Store, if required.
Shirts / T-shirts – 2/3
Warm shirt/light micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T shirt
Trekking Pants (water resistant/repellent & having inside lining for extra warmth) - 2
Windproof/water resistant outer shell (jacket) of good quality (no flimsy wind cheaters please!) with a proper hood
Down jacket with min 600 fill power rating
Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
Thermal inner wear (upper & lower)
Woollen cap (Balaclava)
Inner fleece gloves
Outer water proof gloves
Thick woollen socks & regular socks (4 – 5 pairs)
Scarf/muffler (optional)
Comfortable waterproof (Goretex) Trekking/Hiking shoes (shoes with a thick sole and high ankles are recommended)
Camp shoes (these can be easy to slip in sneakers/sport shoes)
Gaiters
Raincoat / Poncho
Small light weight towel
Insulated water bottle & hydration pack (optional)
Cap / floppy hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
Sun glasses with UV protection and ability to cut the glare (imp when traversing through snow)
Sturdy walking stick / Trekking pole
Sunscreen Lotion
Lip Balm
Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
Personal toiletries
Book, if you like reading
Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
Carry rain cover for your bags
Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags in your bag in which if required you can put your belongings in case of heavy rain
Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
...LOADS OF ENTHUSIASM!! AND A PLEDGE TO LEAVE NO TRACE
Carry your stuff in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack. Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage. As you will be walking long distances carrying a rucksack, avoid bringing unnecessary items on the trek. Please avoid carrying expensive watches, jewellery and electronic items on the trek.
Transport Options (Dehradun- Viraatkhai - Dehradun)
Viraatkhai is located 92 Kms from state Capital, Dehradun. For travel to the camp, a combination of train/air and road travel is recommended. The closest railway station to the camp is Haridwar and there are a number of trains that connect to Haridwar from all over the country. For train details, you could log on to www.indianrail.gov.inand for online railway ticket bookings you could log on to www.irctc.co.in. For air travel, the closest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport (at Dehradun) and is well connected to Delhi and other parts of the country by Air India, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, etc. If you require assistance in booking, do get in touch with us.
There are frequent Public Transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Haridwar that cost about Rs 500 - 700. These buses depart from Delhi ISBT every 30 mins. Or so and take about 4/5 hrs to cover the distance. The same is also applicable on the return journey. A private vehicle could also be arranged for if you require the same.
Weather Details
The temperature at Viraatkhai during summers & winters both are extreme. The lodge at Viraatkhai is at an altitude of 1850 m, where during summers the weather remains pleasant. The snow-clad Himalayan peaks which are distinctly visible during summers, are a treat to the eyes. A kaleidoscopic view can be seen from Chakrata during monsoon months. The monsoon months are from July to September and are the best time to experience the wilderness of nature. Chakrata receives snowfall during winters and heavy woolens are required. Snow-capped Himalayas are best seen from Chakrata during winters. Enjoy bonfires and barbeques in Chakrata during winter months.
Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes. Whatever the temperatures and conditions rest assured we will be prepared to handle it with ease as we use equipment of very high specifications.
Duration: 04 Days
Season: Jan- Jun, Sep - Dec
Grade: Moderate
Region: Uttarakhand, Garhwal (Uttarakhand)
Highlights
High Adventure Quotient : Negotiate with rapids of Grade 2 & 3 as you raft on river Yamuna.
The Best of Outdoors : Witness the snow-capped peaks of the greater Himalayas like the Bandarpoonch, Chaukhamba & Trishul.
High Point : This trip is a perfect blend of outdoors & a variety of Adventure activities.
Enjoy being with like-minded people in the best of outdoors.
SKETCH ITINERARY
Day 01 : Dehradun – Viraatkhai – Dasrath ka Danda - Lodge (Drive / 85 kms / 3 hrs)
Day 02 : Viraatkhai – Tiger Falls (Drive 2 hrs) – Chaurani (1.5 - 2 hrs) – Viraatkhai (20 mins)
Day 03 : Viraatkhai – Bhadraj – Nagthath - Gadol – Viraatkhai (Trek / 5 - 6 hrs)
Day 04 : Viraatkhai – Yamuna Bridge (1 hrs) – Juddo (1 - 1.5 hrs) – Dehradun (2 hrs)
Description
Usher yourself into the world of adventure and a myriad of beautiful landscapes at Viraatkhai. Experience quick adrenaline rush with activities on the Yamuna Bridge. Enjoy a hike from the lodge to Bhadraj temple at a maximum altitude of 2200 m. Test your mettle and get high on adventure with this out of the ordinary multi - adventure trip!
