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RAFTING
The magic behind River Rafting also
referred, as White Water Rafting is the extreme and
never-ending thrills in the untamed rivers. The rivers
in the upper Himalayas are among the best in the world
for river rafting sports, with many staircase rapids
that challenge the body and spirit of the river
runner. The river cuts against the rocky banks, crash
into rocks, crevices and breaking into white water
rapids, foaming, swirling, and falling in a thunderous
din. India has a wide range of river rafting regions,
which suits both amateurs and professionals.
Itineraries are specially made for Weekend, i.e.
Friday-Saturday-Sunday.
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Rishikesh
Rafting
Ganges River Rafting
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Highlights : Ganges River has
always remains a mystery for explorers and full of
surprises for the rafters. Ganga near Rishikesh in
Uttaranchal is a popular spot for white water rafting. The
whitewater river rafting stretch of the Ganges is from
Kaudiyala to Rishikesh where the river has 12 major rapids
over 36-kms long, most of which are easily negotiable and
some require our expertise.
When To Go : The Ganges is too cold for rafting during
winters. The monsoon brings heavy rain to the lower
reaches of the Himalayas and melting snow in the mountains
result in higher waters in the river. Summers, therefore,
though a good time to go river rafting, can be a little
unsafe, especially for novices who haven’t traveled on a
river in spate. For novices, October to April is the best
time to go river running, when the waters are lower and
more manageable.
Getting There :
Location : Rishikesh,
Uttaranchal
Air : The nearest airport
is Jolly Grant at Dehradun which is well connected with
Delhi
Rail : The nearest
railhead is Haridwar and the nearest railway station is
Dehradun (43 km) which is well connected with major cities
of India. Dehradun Shatabdi, Dehradun Janshatabdi,
Mussoorie Express are some of the trains that ply between
Delhi and Rishikesh. Rishikesh is a 30 min drive from
Haridwar.
Road : Rishikesh and
Haridwar is well connected by road with Dehradun, Delhi
(257km), Shimla, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur etc. Buses
ply regularly between these places. Rishikesh is a 5-6 hr
drive from Delhi.
Where To Stay : Overnight Camp
Camp Site :
Equipped with spacious
double / single tents, overlooking long clear beaches on
Ganga, this is a peaceful venue for rafters. Day treks,
Camp Fire, Beach - Ball and Jungle walks are a few among
the many special attractions.
Suggested sketch program :
Day 1 : Drive to Ganga
Banks riverside cottages and beach camp (6 hrs). Arrive by
lunch. Post lunch free to explore the beautiful environs
of the exclusive and fascinating riverside rafting resort
and its private beach. Time free for kayaking, swimming,
volley ball. Evening enjoy an outdoor bonfire and
bar-be-cue. Overnight Ganga Banks.
Day 2 : Drive up 18
kms upstream for an exciting run on the Ganga starting
with the "Daniels Dip" and "The wall". Arrive at the Ganga
beach by lunch. Evening free for birdwatching or fun trek
on the leopards trail. Overnight Ganga Banks.
Day 3 : Commence your
trip from Ganga Banks encountering some of the most
exciting white water rapids like the Golf Course, Roller
Coaster etc. On one of the riverside snack and drink
stops. Trip ends at Rishikesh after a riverside lunch. Post lunch depart for your
onward destination.
Shivpuri
Rafting
Highlights : Shivpuri, over the years, has come to
be known as India's soft adventure capital. This
picturesque village surrounded by thick forest, is on the
banks of the Ganges and has a number of white sandy
beaches.
Our associated Rafting Camp is located on one of these
sandy beaches. It forms an ideal base for a host of
adventure activities like white
water rafting, trekking, rock climbing, rappelling,
etc. Also, a serene ambience and salubrious weather makes
it a perfect for pursuing spiritual interests. For those
who are averse to any physical activity, the clean
unpolluted air and the crystal clear waters of the Ganges
only add to creating an atmosphere for relaxation. Swim in
the crystal clear green waters, make small forays on your
own in a kayak or loosen up on the soft sands with a game
of beach volleyball. As the night sets in, get a feel of
true hospitality -
Getaways Freaks style. A crackling fire under the
canopy of stars, folk musicians to bring you the sounds of
the mountains and meals that promise to be a gastronomic
delight.
When To Go : Feb to May & Mid-Sept. to November
Getting There :
Distance covered : 17
kms. Time taken: 3 hrs. to 5 hrs. Depending on the water
level.
Air : The nearest airport
is Jolly Grant, at Dehradun.
Rail : The nearest
rail head is Haridwar.
Road : Rishikesh,
which is about 257 kms from Delhi, is well connected to
most of the Northern India by road. The camping site is
another 15 kms (approx) from Rishikesh. Once in Rishikesh,
you can get to the camping site in hired vehicles.
Route To Be
Taken : Delhi - Meerut (Bypass) -
Muzaffarnagar - Roorkee - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Shivpuri
(Camp Rapid Descent)
Suggested sketch program :
Overnight camp & Full Day Rafting
from Shivpuri to Rishikesh
Day 01 : Afternoon
Arrive Rishkesh. Transfer to Ganga Nature Camp . After
Welcome drink free time to
explore the area. Evening tea. One can relax in the camp
or make a jungle walk to the water fall near by. Evening
campfire ,BBQ and dinner . Overnight camp.
Day 02 : Morning Tea.
Yoga class or use of rock climbing area. One can try Burma
Bridge, river crossing, rappelling etc. After breakfast
drive to Shivpuri to Start rafting from Shivpuri to
Rishkesh. Today we hit some of the most exciting rapids on
the Ganga i.e. Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Golf
Course & Club house. Lunch at Ganga Nature Camp. After
lunch we hit Initiation, Double Trouble, Hilton &
Terminator. One can try body surfing and cliff jump on
this section. In the later part we float past temples and
ashrams and Ghats enjoying the river bank life along the
Ganga. Arrive Rishikesh. Tour terminates . One can drive
to Delhi or board train for Delhi in the evening.
Where To Stay : Overnight Camp
Camp Amenities :
- Comfortable all-weather Swiss Alpine tents
- Neat and clean sanitation facilities
- 24-hr kitchen to serve multi-cuisine meals
The Recreational Advantages :
Outdoor & Indoor Fun....
The Camp 5 Elements provides heart-throbbing excitement of
living with nature!! We encourage you to partake in
activities which you may not have enjoyed before. Every
minute spent here will be etched in your memory for you to
savour.
- Beach Volleyball
- Cricket/Basketball/Rugby
- Nature Walks
- Bird Watching
- Building Sandcastles or just Sunbathing
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Kundalika
River
Rafting
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Highlights : The Kundalika is located in the virgin
forests below the Mulshi and Bhira Dams. Located 120 Kms
from Mumbai and 100 Kms from Pune, this river is ideally
located for short overnight or day trips. A one and a half
hour run down a 14 Kms exciting stretch with grade II and
III rapids promises to give an exciting, wet and wild run
to all rafters.
Our start point is located on the Shajey Village below the
Bhira Dam.
When To Go :
June to Oct
Getting There :
From Mumbai (138 Kms)
Take the NH 17 Goa Road till Kolad. 1 Km after the Kolad
Market turn left on the SH 60 to Pune. From here it is 8
Kms to Sutarwadi and another 8 Kms to
left turn for the Shajey Village, our starting point.
From Pune (100 Kms)
Take road to Mulshi Dam and drop down the ghats
till turn off to Shajey Village, our starting point.
Suggested sketch program :
(can be tailor-made on request)
Where To Stay : Overnight Camp
Camp Amenities :
-
Comfortable all-weather Swiss Alpine tents
- Neat and clean sanitation facilities
- 24-hr kitchen to serve multi-cuisine meals
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Manali
Rafting
Beas
River
Rafting
Highlights : The Beas river in Kullu valley of
Himachal Pradesh is a haven for extreme kayakers and
beginner rafters alike. The upper reaches of the Beas
river near Manali provide an un equaled class 4 + section
for extreme kayakers. The same river 40 Kms down stream
provides for a 2 – 4 hours raft trip suitable for all
levels of expertise. Even though the commercial sections
for rafting on the Beas are limited, the river more than
makes up by it’s adrenaline pumping white water action.
All trips on the Beas commence from our associated
exclusive Adventure Park at Raison which offers a wide
range of adventure activities like River Rafting, Hot Air
Ballooning, Para Sailing, Log Huts, Luxury Camping,
Kayaking, Bird Watching, Trekking, Rock Climbing,
Assailing, Volley Ball, Trampoline Jumping, Mountain
Biking, Nature Walks.
When To Go :
May - June
Getting There :
Distance covered :
570 kms from Delhi, 310 Kms from Chandigarh, 265 kms
from Shimla.
Route : New Delhi -
Chandigarh - Ropar - Bilaspur - Sunder Nagar - Mandi -
Kullu - Raison - Manali.
By Air : The nearest airport to Manali is that
of Bhuntar, which is 52-km from Manali. From Bhuntar one
can take a taxi or a bus to Manali.
By Rail : The nearest
railhead is that of and this narrow gauze railway station
is 95-km from Kullu. The scenic beauty of Kullu while
going to Manali can best be enjoyed on a bus or a taxi. It
is better to take a taxi, which one can stop and enjoy the
nature at will.
By Road : The road to
Manali passes through the picturesque valley of Kullu. The
motorable roads to Manali connect the town with other
major tourist places in Himachal as well as in the nearby
states. At the Manali bus stand there are two booths,
which do computerised reservation for buses. The
reservations can be made one month in advance. Both
private and state government buses are in service over
here.
Suggested sketch program :
(can be tailor-made on request)
Where To Stay : Overnight Camp
Camp Amenities :
-
Comfortable all-weather Swiss Alpine tents
- Neat and clean sanitation facilities
- 24-hr kitchen to serve multi-cuisine meals
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Leh
Rafting
Indus
Rafting
Highlights : The Indus river flowing through the Leh
valley in the high altitude desert region of Ladakh, is by
far one of the most scenic white water runs anywhere in
the Himalayas. The river offers a wide spectrum of trips
ranging from the most popular day trip from Phey to Nimmu
to a more extensive multi day, self contained expedition
from Upshi – Khaltsi.
Small but exciting rapids take you through this magical
moon-land with majestic peaks and quaint monasteries
dotting the horizon. While in Leh, one must take time to
run this river.
When To Go :
July to September
Location : Leh, Ladakh
Getting There :
Air : Leh, the capital of
Ladakh is connected by Indian Airlines and Jet Airways to
Chandigarh, Delhi, Srinagar and Jammu.
Rail : The nearest
railhead is Jammu (690 km), which is linked to the rest of
the country by express trains.
Road : In summer
months, Leh can be reached on a state highway, from
Srinagar (432 kms) in two days but the road is not safe
due to the unrest in the Kashmir valley. The curving
mountainous road passes through Sonamarg, the Zojila pass
(8,413 m) and the Drass valley (the coldest inhabited
region in the world, after Siberia), culminating in a
night's halt at Kargil (2750m). Leh is reached on the
second day. Leh is also linked by road to Manali in
Himachal Pradesh. Within Ladakh, buses ply between the
main towns and villages, and vehicles can be hired in Leh
to get to the more inaccessible areas.
Suggested sketch program :
(can be tailor-made on request)
Day 1 : DELHI / LEH
Transfer to airport to board flight to Leh. Arrive and
transfer to the hotel. Leh is the capital of Ladakh and is
about 10 kms north-east of Indus There are many places and
monasteries to visit in and around this fascinating town
yet it is equally interesting lust to wander the back
streets of old Leh. Afternoon free for own activities.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : At LEH
Full day rest at the hotel for acclimatization. Overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 3 : RAFTING IN INDUS RIVER
After breakfast drive to Indus valley for rafting
and camping at the sandy banks of river Indus. The journey
downstream is a fascinating experience as you pass between
amazing rock formations and granite outcrops interspersed
with open stretches of cultivated land. An occasional
Gompa dots the landscape with the ever present mountains,
stark and inspiring, looming above. Around mid day stop
for a picnic lunch and camping on one of the many sandy
banks of river Indus. Continue rafting down-stream passing
an occasional settlement. Overnight camping.
Day 4 : Leave LEH
Continue rafting down-stream passing an occasional
settlement until your destination, where you will be
picked up and drive back to the hotel. Later transfer to
airport to board flight to Delhi.
Where To Stay : Overnight Camp
Camp Amenities :
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Comfortable all-weather Swiss Alpine tents
- Neat and clean sanitation facilities
- 24-hr kitchen to serve multi-cuisine meals
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