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RAFTING
MASTI - River Rafting Expedition - Alaknanda Expedition |
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ALAKNANDA RIVER RAFTING EXPEDITION
2008
A self contained multi-day river adventure down the Alaknanda &
Ganga rivers. The trip starts from our base camp on the Ganges
river near the pilgrim town of Rishikesh. A scenic drive for 4
hours takes us past the town of Devprayag, where the Alaknanda
and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form India's holiest river, the
Ganga. We reach Rudraprayag, which is on the road to India's
holiest shrines for the Hindus, Badrinath and Kedarnath.
Rudraprayag is at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini
rivers, and this is where our multi-dayer begins. Rudraprayag is
possibly best known for the infamous man-eating leopard shot
down by Jim Corbett in 1932 in its forests. Journeying 128kms to
Rishikesh, the run takes you through thick forests and deep
gorges, ending each day at a different river beach to make camp
for the night, enhancing the adventure of being on the river.
Foaming rapids, sandy beaches and starry nights make this a
truly outdoor trip, even for the first time rafter.
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Alakhnanda Rafting Expedition Itinerary |
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Itinerary |
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Day
01 : |
Drive 5 hours from
Delhi to Camp Silver Sands on the banks of the Ganga
(27kms. beyond Rishikesh). Overnight at Silver
Sands. We pass through the sugarcane belt of India
and reach the holy town of Rishikesh where the Ganga
river enters the plains. We check into camp, which
is located on a large sandy beach on the banks of
the Ganga river - briefing on Camp, its activities
and the trip to follow. Campfire dinner and
overnight at Camp. |
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Day 02 : |
A relaxed day at Camp -
choose to do an early morning hike or take kayak
lessons. After lunch, we drive 4/5 hours from Camp
to Rudraprayag. Enroute we stop at Devprayag, to se
the confluence of the two rivers (the Alaknanda and
the Bhagirathi) which meet to form the Ganga.
Overnight at Rest House/Hotel. |
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Day 03 : |
After breakfast, help in getting the rafts readied
and packing bags. A detailed safety briefing follows
with instructions on paddling commands, rapids to be
encountered etc. Expedition begins with a big Grade
IV rapid, "The Holy Hole", at the confluence with
the Mandakini. Rapids keep coming in quick
succession. Soak in the sun, river and scenery,
staying alert to help negotiate rapids. Lunch at a
waterfall and continue to make camp for the night
after Srinagar. Long day on the river, covering
about 36 river kms till Maletha beach. Campfire
dinner and overnight Camp. |
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Day 04 : |
Raft down to Devprayag,
the confluence of the Alaknanda & Bhagirathi rivers.
The river is now called the Ganga. Camp at Beas Ghat,
a famous fishing spot for the mahseer, also called
the Ganga Gold. Cover 30 kms for the day. |
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Day 05 : |
A relaxed day with few
rapids. A day for swimming, body surfing, relaxing
and spotting wildlife. Make 30 kms to reach camp
below Kaudiyala, after running a couple of Grade IV
rapids, "Daniel's Dip" and "The Wall". |
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Day 06 : |
Day begins with
negotiating a few small rapids, followed by "Three
Blind Mice", "Crossfire", and the "Body Surfing
rapid". Cover 15 kms to reach Shivpuri and drive
back to Silver Sands for the last night on river.
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Day 07 : |
Drive down to Shivpuri
after breakfast to begin the final day's run with
big rapids, the "Roller Coaster" and "Golf Course"
to make it an exciting end to a grand adventure. The
trip ends near Rishikesh-lunch and depart for Delhi. |
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