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River
Rafting on
Ganges
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If
you enjoy adventure, river rafting is
the right thing for you. The
never-ending thrill in the natural
rivers is exciting for the ones with a
sporty spirit. Just pack your bags
with a few essentials and get, set, go
on a river rafting trip!
Ganga
or the Ganges is held in high esteem
in Hindu ethics and is regarded as the
holiest of all rivers. Ganga Devi
venerated as a goddess finds mention
in the holy book of the Hindus the
Bhagavat Gita, the Puranas and the
epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Hindus
believe that a dip in the holy Ganges
redeems them of all sins. The
perennial river traces its source from
the Bhagirathi river which originates
from the Gangotri glacier at Gaumukh
(14000ft) located between the
Bhagirathi and the Shivling peaks of
the Himalayas in northern Uttaranchal.
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The
Bhagirathi gushes through a small opening
from under the glacier formed of sheer icy
walls 500 metres high on two sides and rock
on one side. The Bhagirathi joins with the
Alakananda at the sacred town of Devprayag
to form the Ganga. From Devprayag the Ganga
flows some 1,550 miles to the Bay of Bengal
and the vast Sundarbans Delta in West
Bengal, passing and giving life to some of
the most populous cities of India, including
Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna and
Kolkata. Ganga joins with the Brahmaputra
near Dacca, the capital of Bangladesh, to
form the river Padma.
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The
Ganga and its tributaries such as
Bhagirathi, Alakananda and Mandakini,
offers one of the most popular and
adventurous river rafting expeditions
in the country. Ganga is full of
surprises with its diversities for the
rafter, at some places it is calm and
tranquil; while at others it is
equally turbulent and rapid. The best
time to capture the thrill of the
Himalayan white waters is from
February to April, and September to
December. Rishikesh near Shivpuri
forms the base from where one can
participate in one of the many
expeditions through the Ganga.
Vehicles can be hired from Rishikesh
to the various starting points. There
are calm paced runs suitable for the
amateur as well as expert
professionals with rapids as high as
grade IV to V. The river runs through
picturesque surroundings with thick
forested slopes of oak, pine, fir etc,
occasional villages with its terraced
fields and sandy beaches at intervals
suitable for stop overs in between
runs. Wild life can be sighted at a
distance along with Ashrams and
spiritual retreats overlooking the
river. The most important runs of
River Ganga is : |
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::
Rudraprayag
to Rishikesh
:: Tehri
to Shivpuri
:: Kaudiyala
to Shivpuri
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River
Ganga Itinerary
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Destinations
: Delhi
- Haridwar – Rishikesh - Rudraprayag –
Srinagar - Deoprayag – Kaudiyala -
Shivpuri - Rishikesh - Delhi
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For
all the adventure seekers visiting India
paragliding is a must indulge in.
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Day
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Arrive
Delhi |
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On
arrival you will be met by our
representative and transferred to
hotel, where we will be holding the
rooms on ready occupancy basis.
Overnight at hotel.
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Delhi |
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In
the morning take a city tour covering
Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of
Gods, India Gate - The memorial of
martyrs, Parliament House - The
Government headquarters. In the
afternoon take a city tour of Old
Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The
largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The
red stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The
memoir of father of the nation. Also
enjoy the sound & light show in
the evening. Overnight at hotel.
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Delhi
- Hardwar - Rishikesh
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Morning
transfer to station to enboard
Shatabdi express to Hardwar. On
arrival pick up from the station and
after a whirlwind city tour of
temples, drive to Rishikesh. On
arrival check in into hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
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Rishikesh
- Rudraprayag
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In
the morning enjoy a city tour of
Ashrams and Temples and also a visit
to Yoga and Meditation centre,
afterwards drive to Rudrprayag:
confluence of river Mandikini with
Alaknanda. Overnight at camps.
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Rudraprayag
- Srinagar
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Raft
down to Srinagar (05 to 06hrs).
Overnight at camps.
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Srinagar
- Deoprayag
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Rafting
down to Deoprayag (05 - 06 hrs) where
river Alaknanda merges with River
Bhagirathi and forms the Ganges (05-06
hrs). Overnight at camps.
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Deoprayag
- Kaudiyala
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Rafting
up to Kaudiyala (05-06 hrs). Overnight
at camps.
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Kaudiyala
- Shivpuri
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Raft
down to Shivpuri (05-06 hrs).
Overnight at camps.
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Shivpuri
-Rishikesh - Delhi
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Raft
down to Rishikesh. On arrival in
Brahampuri, you will be picked up from
the spot and transferred to Railway
station at Hardwar to enboard
Shatabadi express to Delhi. On arrival
in Delhi transfer to hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
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Departure
- Delhi
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Transfer
to Airport to catch International
flight.
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The
best time to go river rafting is in the
months of August and September
when water levels are lower and more
manageable. Spring or early summer is also a
suitable time for river rafting. However,
summers can be a little unsafe for novices
as the monsoon brings heavy rain to the
lower reaches of the Himalayas and the
melting snows in the mountains result in
higher waters in all of the rivers.
There
is no need to travel heavy while going for a
river rafting trip. All you need to carry is
a good sunscreen, dark glasses, shorts,
T-shirts or quick-drying clothing, suitable
shoes/sneakers or even heavy duty rubber
sandals may be a good idea. Also pack in a
windproof jacket, a light sweater, towels,
and a flashlight- and don’t forget the
first aid box and the camera to capture some
moments.
River
rafting
is an absolutely safe sport even for people
who do not know how to swim. Get into life
jacket and follow instructions carefully for
an exhilarating river rafting experience.
You will be given training by experienced
river rafting instructors and guides. River
rafting is done usually in groups with an
instructor at all times. You can stay
overnight in luxury tents, pitched on
beaches alongside the river, as we halt each
night. You can also enjoy campfires and
bonfire nights on river rafting tours in India.
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General
Information |
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Climate
: Clothing |
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Autumn:
September to November (Cool) |
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Winter
: November to February (Cool and Pleasant) Woolens |
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Spring
: March - April (Cool) - Cotton |
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