Ganga White River Rafting (IAP0023)
Duration : 3 Days
Destinations Covered : Rishikesh
«::: GANGA EXPERIENCE :::»
Day 01 :
Arrive at Camp by lunch. Settle into your tents. Raft trip from camp down
to rishikesh, negotiating some of the greatest white water on the Ganga.
Rapids like 'Golf Course' & 'Roller Coaster' keep the adrenaline
pumping, with long calm stretches between to enjoy the scenery of wooded and
terraced hillsides dotted with little villages. Bird life abounds, along
with hordes of monkeys, the Barking Deer and if you get lucky the leopard
might show its spots. Trip ends in Rishikesh. Drive back to camp. Evening
enjoy beach games to help warm up, followed by camp fire and dinner. Camp
overnight.
Day 02 :
Morning tea/coffee followed by breakfast. A half day hike in the
surrounding forest and local habitants to get a flavour of the Garhwali life
style. Packed picnic lunch will be served on the way. Return to camp in the
late afternoon, to enjoy camp activities such as swimming, kayaking, beach
volleyball. Evening optional trip to Rishikesh to witness the Aarti
ceremony on the banks of the Ganga. Drive back to camp for campfire,
dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 03 :
Morning Tea between 6:30 and 7:30 am. Breakfast. After breakfast drive 18
kms. upstream to put in just above the first big rapid on the ganga. Trip
begins with the negotiating 'Daniel's Dip' the name is evocated of a story,
which your river guide would be pleased to recount. 'The Wall' is another
big rapid of the day. Raft down into the camp for a late lunch. Depart for
onward destination after lunch.
From
primarily a cultural tourist destination for several decades, India
has emerged as one of the most sought-after adventure destinations
for discerning international travelers. Perhaps no other single
country in the world offers the variety of adventure opportunities
as India does.
