1 Night 2 Days Rafting & Camping in Rishikesh

Description

Originating from Sarmool, the Saryu river is considered sacred in Hinus with its mention in Rig Ved and the epic Ramayan. It flows through scenic landscapes and offers picturesque beaches and canyons that remain largely unexplored and untouched by the modern day rafters and nature enthusiasts.

Experience both low and big volume river on the Saryu expedition combined with an extended trip on the Kali that takes you further upriver into the tributary of the Saryu and meeting the Kali with big volume grade 3-4 rapids. Upper section of this river from Bageshwar to Sheraghat is one of the best sections for kayakers.

Region : Rishikesh, Garhwal

Best season : Sep to June

Grade : 2, 3

Duration : 2 days

Min group

Price : On Request

Itinerary

Day 1

Meet us at Tanakpur in the morning and we would drive you to our campsite. Enjoy your stay at beach side camp by actively participating in the camp chores and other camp activities and games. Try body surfing and swimming or you can visit and explore villages of India and Nepal side and get a glimpse of their culture and lifestyle. More games await you at the bonefire as you return to the camp after your explorations of the day. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 2

After breakfast you will be driven to the rafting starting point. After a safety briefing by the guide we would start our river rafting trip from Chuka village to exit at Boom in Tanakpur. This is one of the best white water rafting sections of the river taking you through more than 20 small and big rapids including some of the class 3 and class 4 rapids. Try cliff jumping and bodysurfing during this trip. A simple yet delicious meal awaits us as we reach Boom by lunchtime. The tour terminates after lunch with great memories and adventure stories to be shared with friends and family.

Itinerary

Day 0: Delhi – Kathgodam

Delhi to Kathgodam. Overnight train from Delhi to Kathgodam. (Train travel not included in cost.) We arrive early in the morning.

Day 1: Kathgodam – Sheraghat

Meet us at Kathgodam early morning to drive up to Sheraghat. This is a drive of about 5 hours through the towns of Almora and Bhim Taal. You get the views of big Himalayan ranges like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and many more. We stop for lunch at some local Dhaba and of course for photography whenever needed. We reach Sheraghat in the evening and stay overnight at hotel/camp.

Day 2: Sheraghat – Camp 1

We start the day early with a drive (2 ½ hours) to the starting point of the expedition. After a comprehensive talk on river safety as well as basic instructions, we will ready for an enthralling experience of negotiating through grade 3 to 4 rapids and captivating views of Himalayan villages. We pitch camp late afternoon, followed by dinner around the campfire.

Day 3: Camp 1 – Pancheshwar Camp

Day 3 is full of challenges, begining with an exciting grade 4 rapid, there are over 15 grade 3-4 rapid till the confluence of Saryu and Ramganga East at Rameshwar. The Ramganga East adds more volume to the river adding punch to the rapids. The section below this confluence is relatively easy and gives you a chance to bodysurf or just experience the tranquil beauty of the valley. We pitch our camp on a sandy beach for a relaxed afternoon. Go for a short hike or simply laze around the campfire in the evening and enjoy a hot meal around the fire. Camp overnight.

Day 4: Pancheshwar Camp – Rupali Gad Camp

Day 5: Rupali Gad Camp – Pari gaon Camp

The river run from Rupali Gad to Pari Gaon takes us through Kali’s biggest rapid, the ‘Chuka’, a grade 4+ rapid. The rapid has several channels and hence we scout the rapid before running it. We negotiate a few more grade 3 rapids before we reach Pari Gaon, where we camp early evening. Camp overnight at the beach.

Day 6: Layover Day

Take the day at your own pace. Relax at the beach or take a hike to the village or go for a nature walk and explore the remote surroundings.

Day 7: Pari gaon – Boom – Kathgodam

Our starting point on the last day in the river would be Pari Gaon to reach the finishing point at Boom. The last section runs through a canyon with exciting grade 3-4 rapids. We load up after lunch, and drive to Kathgodam where our trip ends.