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Mega Tons River Rafting Expedition

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Mega Tons River Rafting Expedition
  • Category: Himalayan River Rafting trip / 8 days
  • Season: mid May - end June
  • Location: Garhwal-Uttarakand
  • Cost: Rs 29500/- per person + taxes
  • Min Group: 6
  • Customizable: Yes
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About the trip

The Tons River originates from the glaciers of the Har-Ki-Dun region in northwest Garhwal bordering Himachal Pradesh, and is the primary tributary of the Yamuna. The river winds through the evergreen forests of the middle Himalayan Ranges through a series of Class 3- 4 + rapids that equal any in the world.

Basing ourselves at the Tons Base Camp which operates in summer at an elevation of 4500 ft ASL, we have an opportunity to experience all that the river offers; running two days of its lower stretch ‘expedition’ style, and it’s more challenging upper stretch, from the relative luxury of the base camp itself. Other than the unsurpassed whitewater thrills, the week long program allows you time to relax and explore the unspoilt mountain-scape and get a glimpse into the hardy lifestyle and culture of the nomadic hill folk that reside in the region.

 

Note: A detailed packing list will be shared with you once you have signed up for the trip


Duration – 08 days
Rafting days days – 05 days
Max Altitude – 2300 mts 
Acco - Camping - 02 Nights,
Fixed Camp - 07 Nights,
Train - 2 Nights

Cost Inclusive of

1.    All road transfers by private vehicles from Dehradun to Dehradun.
2.    Accommodation will be provided throughout the trip as mentioned in the itinerary on twin sharing basis.
3.    Meals: As per itinerary. Tea /coffee, snacks & drinking water during the trek. All meals would be vegetarian. The cuisine would be a mix of Indian, Chinese, Continental & Local.
4.    English speaking & professionally trained river guides.
5.    Kitchen staff would accompany the group on the expedition.
6.    All special equipment required for the expedition.
7.    Camping equipment: 3/4 season tents, ground mattress, mess tent & camping tables & stools.
8.    All permits and park entry fees.
9.    First Aid Kit.

Cost Not Inclusive of

1.    Air Fare
2.    Travel Insurance
3.    Accommodation in Delhi - We can arrange it if required. Rooms starting at Rs.2500 and upwards.
4.    Single supplements.
5.    Additional meals/services not mentioned in the above.
6.    Charges for video/ still cameras etc.
7.    Alcohol, beverages, soft drinks etc.
8.    Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
9.    Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
10.  Insurance
11.  Train fare. Can be arranged on request

Itinerary

Day 00:  Board the overnight Nizamuddin Express departing Nizamuddin railway station, New Delhi at 11: 55 pm.

Day 01:  Arrive at Dehradun at 6am and transfer to Rest House /Hotel for freshening up and breakfast. Drive 6 hrs to Tons base camp to arrive there by 3 pm with packed lunch served enroute.

Day 02:  Our first exciting run on a 12 km stretch of the Tons above and below camp. The focus will be on team work and covering all safety aspects in preparation for the challenges downstream. Later in the afternoon, we have the opportunity to take a short walk upstream to our local waterfall for a dip and swim. Overnight in camp.

Day 03: After an early breakfast we drive an hour downstream to Tiuni where we start our first stretch of rafting on the middle Tons. Numerous rapids in the Class 3 grade and a few 4’s, keeps the excitement levels high.  We raft approx 25 km to camp on a secluded beach where a smaller tributary joins in. Overnight in tented camp.

Day 04: After breakfast and camp pack up we continue on downstream to rapids which get a little more challenging and the river narrows down to a scenic vertical gorge. After plenty of action and thrills we reach our take out point at Minus by mid afternoon, where we conclude the lower rafting stretch. A 3 hour drive back up river; we reach the Tons Base camp by evening to welcome hot showers and a bed to sleep in! Overnight base camp.

Day 05: A well earned layover day. Enjoy the ambiance of the camp, or opt to drive down to the famous Hanol Temple for a discourse on the local Hindu deities and customs. Or take a half day hike with a pack lunch to a secluded Forest Rest House built in the British era. Back to Base Camp for the night.

Day 06: After an early breakfast rafting commences from camp. Soon were negotiating several Class 4+ rapids and by now the well coordinated teamwork would make these challengers a sheer joy and achievement to run successfully. There would be one portage (carrying the raft around an unrunnable section), and a packed river lunch served thereafter. A few more rapids after lunch concludes the days run below the Hanol temple. We walk up to the road and drive back to Base camp for the night.

Day 07: After breakfast we drive down to where we left the raft about 15 km downstream. Our final day with several challengers to keep the adrenaline running high! Its non stop action from the time you start to running the ‘Confluence’ rapid near  Tiuni and another near  the take out itself – both Class 4 + . We end our rafting at the Tiuni bridge, (where we had started a few days before and an hours drive upstream gets us back to  Base Camp for a celebratory drink and dinner around the campfire. Overnight Base Camp.

Day 08:  After a relaxed breakfast we depart from camp to Dehradun Rly station. Trip ends here!

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