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RAFTING ON THE GANGES |
Day 01
Delhi / Silver Sand Leave Delhi by 6:00 am. Arrive at
Camp by lunch. Later raft the initiation stretch. We
encounter rapids ranging from Grade 1- 3, namely, "Three
Blind Mice", "Cross Fire", "Bodysurfing" etc. Drive back
to camp for tea followed by beach
volleyball, campfire and dinner. Camp overnight. |
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Day 02 Silver
Sand
After breakfast drive downstream to raft the second
section of the river. This is the best white water section
on the Ganges with rapids like "Return to Sender", "Roller
Coaster", "Golf Course", "Club House", "Cash Flow",
"Double Trouble" etc. Drive back to camp for lunch.
Afternoon free for volleyball, birdwatching, a small hike
or just lazing about. Campfire dinner and overnight in
camp. |
Day 03 Silver Sand / Delhi
After breakfast, drive upstream to raft the third section
of the river. Back in camp for a late lunch. Depart for
Delhi
IDEAL SEASON : Mid-September to mid-May.
NOTE:- 1) The above itinerary can be altered to
meet specific requirements/can be incorporated into a 1-2
day schedule, even during
week days.
2) The above itinerary may vary depending on river
levels.
3) Children below 14 years may be allowed to raft
certain stretches, only at the discretion of the river
guide, depending on water level.
4) NO HARD SHELLS, PLEASE. For weekend /
weekday trips too, do carry soft baggage as far as
possible.
5) Consumption of alcohol or drugs is not permitted
upto 6 hours before or during a raft trip. We hold the
right to cancel any arrangements held for a passenger
found to be under the influence of alcohol without any
refunds.
6) All meals are served at a central dining area -
including tea, coffee (twice a day) and soft drinks. There
is no room service.
7) Accommodation - We offer Deluxe tents (beds,
mattresses and quilts are provided) on twin share. Each
tent is furnished with 2 camp cots, a table, two cane
chairs. There are separate Toilet tents with dry-pit
toilets with western style commodes over a pit (in sync
with the Reserved Forest Camping Regulations.
8 ) Activities in camp : Beside rafting one
could kayak on a placid stretch near the camp or opt for
hike to a typical village opposite the camp or even go for
longer hikes (5-6hrs) in the surrounding hills. Facilities
are available for Beach games like volleyball, frisbee,
tennis ball cricket etc. A day in camp is usually rounded
off with a campfire and a leisurely evening with fellow
rafters sharing your experiences. |
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THE BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER EXPEDITION |
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Day 01 Arrive Delhi
A warm welcome on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight
at the hotel. |
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Day 02 Delhi / Dibrugarh
Transfer to airport for flight to Dibrugarh. Assistance on
arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the
hotel. |
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Day 03 Dibrugarh / Dinjan
After breakfast drive to Dinjan and then take a Helicopter
ride to Tuting. |
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Day 04 Tuting /
Ninguing Initiation. You will be introduced to your
instructor this morning. Raft on the river till Ninguing. |
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Day 05 Ninguing /
Pango Raft from Ninguing to Pango. Camp overnight. |
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Day 6
Pango / Rikor Raft from Pango to Rikor. Camp
for overnight stay. |
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Day 7 Rikor / Alubadi
Raft
from Rikor to Alubadi. Camp overnight. |
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Day 8
Alubadi / Yinkeong Raft Alubadi to Yinkeong. Camp
overnight. |
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Day 9 Yinkeong /
Geku Raft from Yinkeong to Geku. Camp overnight. |
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Day 10 Geku /
Yambung Raft
from Geku to Yambung. Camp overnight. |
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Day 11 Yambung /
Ponging Raft
Yambung to Ponging . Camp overnight. |
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Day 12 Ponging /
Pasighat Raft
from Ponging to Pasighat. Check-in at a Rest House /
Hotel. Overnight stay at the Rest House / hotel. |
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Day 13 Pasighat /
Dibrugarh
Drive from Pasighat to Dibrugarh and check-in at a hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel. |
Day 14 Dibrugarh /
Delhi
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.Assistance on
arrival and later transfer to international for flight
back home.
Note:
If helicopter flights to Tuting are not available, it will
mean a drive of ¾ days to Tuting / Pango. Members of the
expedition are requested to help in setting up camp and
with meals. Also only essentials need to be carried in
order to keep the rafts light and maneuverable. |
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