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Himalayan Sojourn - Trek and Raft

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Himalayan Sojourn - Trek and Raft
  • Category: Trek/Raft/Camp/Family/7 days
  • Season: May - end June
  • Location: Uttarakand
  • Cost: Rs 19100/- per person + tax
  • Min Group: 6
  • Customizable: Yes
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About the trip

This is a unique introduction to the Himalaya for novices and moderately experienced outdoors persons alike combining two modes of adventure travel  trekking and rafting- in a relatively secluded part of the lower Himalaya. Our trip originates and culminates at our Tented Base Camp by the banks of the Ganga river 1500ft ASL. In the first part of our adventure on foot, we ascend the watershed divide (8000ft ASL) of the Upper Ganga and her western tributary - the Bhagirathi - and continue down the former on rafts concluding the circuit in the holy city of Rishikesh, where the Mother Ganga enters the plains of India.

 

 

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

 


Duration – 07 days
Rafting days – 03 days
Trekking days - 02 days
Acco - Camping - 03 Nights
Fixed Camp - 03 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 01 :  Arrive at Ganga Base Camp / Eco Lodge
Depart New Delhi Railway station at 06.55am on the Dehradun Shatabdi Express to Haridwar. Met on arrival in Haridwar, eta 11.15 and drive (approx 90 mins) to Base Camp / Lodge, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon at the Camp / Lodge  opportunity for kayaking in the bay area of the camp. Overnight at the Camp / Lodge.
                                                                                  
Day 02 : Hike to Dashrath Ka Danda Meadows
Leisurely breakfast. Drive one-hour to start of trek at approx. 4800 ft asl.  Trek ascends approx 3000 ft over 4-6 hours through mixed forest of rhododendron, pine and oak through a secluded part of the lower
Himalaya.  Picnic lunch enroute.  Arrive at the campsite on a high ridge with panoramic views of the high Himalaya stretching from the peaks of Western Garhwal  Banderpunchh (6135m) Chaukhamba (7345 m) to the peaks of Kumaon  Trisul, Nanda Devi  both over 7000m, - to the east into Nepal.  Camp overnight on the ridge in alpine tents. 

Day 03 : Hike and Village / School visit
Rise early and walk to the summit hill approx. 400ft above the campsite (approx 8000ft ASL).  Watch the sun rise over a 360 degrees view of the best panoramas.  Return to campsite for breakfast.  Pack and descend through thick jungle. After an hour, our hike continues on a level walk for approx. 2hrs bringing us to the secluded hill village of Ranakot situated approx 5000 ft ASL above the Bhagirathi River.  Get a glimpse of a typical Garhwali village, sans any type of “tourism” impact.  Set camp near village
and explore the locality and  interact  with the hill folk of the village.

Day 04 : Drive and Raft Rise early for breakfast.  Descend through the village to the road head to an awaiting vehicle. Drive (approx. 1 hr) through the lower end of the Bhagirathi valley to Devprayag, the confluence of the Bhagirathi with the Alaknanda River, from where the combined rivers flow as Ganga. We are met by the river crew and awaiting rafts.  After a safety briefing, gear allocation and packing for the river trip, our river journey on the Ganga begins amidst mild rapids and secluded jungle scenery to reach our campsite on a pristine beach just before Kaudiyala, having covered approx 25 river kms.

Day 05 : Rafting and Camp activities. After breakfast  start rafting  past Kaudyala and onwards to Base Camp.  Rapids like Daniel's Dip and The Wall , challenging yet safe rapids keep the excitement high.  Arrive at HRR Base
Camp for lunch. In the afternoon we have the option of camp activities such as kayaking, frisbee, beach volleyball, rappelling etc or just relaxing by the river. Overnight Camp / Lodge. 
NOTE : Children younger than 12 yrs would be taken off the raft
and will “walk around” some of the rapids on this day.

Day 06 : At Ganga Base Camp / Eco lodge
Relaxed morning. After breakfast raft through another exciting stretch of river and picturesque valley concluding our journey at the ghats of Rishikesh. Change into dry clothes. Lunch on the beach. Half
day site seeing. In the early evening proceed to the Triveni Ghats to witness the evening prayers and worship of the river. You may participate in the ceremonies by floating leaf boat lamps and see the river light up amidst the lamps and the chanting. Drive 19 kms back to the Camp / Lodge.
NOTE : Children younger than 12yrs  would join the rafting from further downstream on this day.

Day 07: Relaxed Morning. Departure.
A day at leisure. Relaxed morning with several options for activities should you choose. After breakfast  opt for an Ayurvedic massage or simply relax and unwind on the beach. Lunch. Drive down to Haridwar to board the Dehradun Shatabdi Express at 1800 hrs for New Delhi to arrive at 2230 hrs.
Trip ends here!!
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