DAY 01 : Jayalgarh – Srikot – Jayalgarh (2 – 2- ½ hrs strech)
On reaching check into the camp & relax in the beautiful environs. Post lunch drive upto Srikot/ Srinagar, the starting point of the rafting stretch. After quick briefing on Rafting techniques, stretch down the 15 kms stretch. Negotiate with rapids of Grade 2 (+), ideal for beginners. Enroute, halt at Maletha beach & indulge in water activities like duckie rides, Kayaking, etc. Resume rafting down till the camp site. Evening at leisure amidst the peaceful beauty of the campsite. Overnight stay at the camp.
Post breakfast, begin the rafting stretch from the campsite. The stretch from camp to Devprayag is 25 Kms long. In this section negotiate with rapids of class 2 & 3. This stretch will have plenty of opportunities for swimming & surfing. Return to the campsite for lunch & soak in the beauty of the campsite. Late in the evening enjoy bonfire & dinner. Overnight in the camp.
DAY 03 : Jayalgarh (Drive 3 hrs / 95 kms)
After breakfast, drive to Haridwar.
Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!
List of Essentials
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
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
As the season starts in March there can be snow along the trail which generally
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 & June 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 December 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: Feb-Jun, Sep-Dec
Grade: Moderate
Highlights
High Adventure Quotient : Pump up your adrenaline rush as you raft along rapids of Grade 2 & 3.
The Best of Outdoors : Long stretches of rafting on the less explored river, will be an experience of a lifetime!
High Point : Jayalgarh is on a spectacular location. It touches river Alaknanda on the front side & a beautiful fresh water stream on the right flank.
Enjoy being with like- minded people in the best of Outdoors.
Description
Himalayan Eco Lodges (H.E.L) riverside luxury camp at Jayalgarh is surely the finest riverside camp in the country and a great base to raft from on Alaknanda, Upper Alaknanda & Ganga. Interesting fact about the campsite is that it is so uniquely placed that from here one can easily raft on 5 rivers namely Alaknanda, Ganga, Bhagirathi, Pinder & Mandakini.
This deluxe campsite on the banks of Alaknanda River is blessed with an interesting character. There are lots of trees all around and a fresh water stream playing home to a variety of birds & beautiful fields. An odd village home close by and the river creating vibrations very soothing to the ears will make your stay all the more peaceful.
