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Alaknanda - Multi Day Trip

Tour Costs

Cost Includes

  • 05 nights tented accommodation on twin share full board basis
  • Transport by non A/C coach / car as per itinerary from Shivpuri - Shivpuri
  • Camping equipment like trekking tents, toilet tent, mattresses and meal arrangements
  • Rafting equipment and professional river guide charges.
  • Safety kayak for river rescues.

Cost Excludes

  • Expenses of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
  • Any expenses of medical, insurance etc.

Costs are subject to change.

Trip Highlights

Alaknanda is the main tributary of the Mighty Ganges. This beautiful river passes through some of the most scenic valleys in the Garhwal Himalayas. The expedition starts with a two days drive from Delhi. The five-day river trip starts from the holy city of Rudraprayag. The next five days combine the ultimate experience of rafting through grade 3 and 4 rapids, walking into the virgin forests and unique mountain villages, camping on exclusive beaches and enjoying the rich and abundant Himalayan bird life.

Location Chart

Delhi - Shivpuri - Srinagar - Bagwan - Byas Ghat - Byasi - Shiv Puri - NIM Beach - Delhi

Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVE SHIVPURI

  • Arrive at the MHE Beach camp in time for lunch. Post lunch time to enjoy the actvities around camp and get together for an expedition briefing in the evening.
  • Dinner and overnight in Luxury tents.

DAY 02: SHIVPURI- SRINAGAR - RAFT DOWN TO BAGWAN

  • After Breakfast drive for 3 hours to the rafting start point at Srinagar. (not the one in Kashmir) .
  • Srinagar: This city is the district headquarters of Pauri Garhwal. Srinagar was the capital of Garhwal before the British took over the governance. Today it is an important cultural and educational centre. The old city was destroyed in the Gohna Lake dam-burst which erased all the old relics of the town.
  • We will get there by lunch time after which you will start rafting. The first day on the river is an easy 2 hour stretch till the camp site at Bagwan. Small grade 2 and 3 rapids provide a perfect setting for gettng used to the river and it's surroundings.
  • Hot tea and coffee await your arrival at the camp.
  • Dinner and overnight in expedition tents.

DAY 03: BAGWAN - BYAS GHAT

  • After breakfast raft down exciting grade 3 rapids till the holy town of Deoprayag . Lunch en-route on sandy beach. Deoprayag lies 70kms upstream from Rishikesh. This dramatic meeting place of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers is actually the point where the name Alaknanda is first used.
  • After Devprayag we will now start rafting on the Ganga all the way till our next camp site at Byas Ghat. This is a small village on the old pilgrim route to Devprayag and Badrinath. Known for it's Golden Mahaseer the village plays host to many anglers from around the world.
  • Set up camp.
  • Dinner and overnight in expedition tents.

DAY 04: BYAS GHAT– BYASI

  • This is the toughest section, specially for the paddlers as the water flows calmly and there are few rapids. However, the lack of rapids is more than made up for by the wilderness of the area. The Ganga flows through a small gorge where nobody except the rafters can reach. One can see many wild animals including elephants, barhal, langoors and if you are lucky, even the elusive spotted leopard.
  • The action starts from Kaudiyala wher you will start by hitting the Daniel's Dip and end the day on a high by going through The Wall.
  • We will set up camp just below the Wall at Byasi and enjoy a well deserved cup of Hot Coffee and rest.
  • Dinner and overnight in deluxe tents.

DAY 05: MARINE DRIVE - SHIVPURI

  • Start rafting after breakfast and hit a series of rapids like the Cash Flow, BLack Money, Three Blind Mice, Cross Fire and Return to Sender.
  • Arrive in time for a late lunch at the MHE Beach camp. Post lunch try a hand at Kayaking, our special Ropes Courses and even cliff jumping.
  • Dinner and overnight in deluxe tents.

DAY 06: SHIVPURI-NIM BEACH – DELHI (250kms / 06-07hrs)

  • After breakfast raft down to Muni Ki Reti in 2-3 hours negotiating rapids like Golf Course, Roller Coaster, Club House, etc. Float through the scenic and holy town of Rishikesh before finishing at Muni Ki Reti.
  • After lunch drive back to Delhi (250kms / 06-07hrs)
 
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