Go canoeing, Kayaking or rafting in the wild rivers of Garhwal India. Pit your
will and skill against nature as you race the rapids, maneuver the bends, speed
along gorges and break into sparkling surf. The challenge of the hard turbulent
rivers is no less than that of the rugged mountains. The icy heights of the
Himalayas are the source of some of India's mighty rivers for whitewater rafting
in india. Fed by innumerable streams they race along tortuous boulder strewn
beds, cutting deep gorges and breaking into silvery white rapids. With the intricate
network of mountain rivers flowing through a myriad of different colours of
rocky gorges, forests, flowers and high mountain villages, the Garhwal and Kumaon
hills provide ideal locales for the perfect water adventure. The Sport of while
whitewater river rafting calls for a triumph over the swift swirling river Ganga
as it gushes past spectacular mountains.
One can take any of the following packages or mail
us for customized trip.
Day Trip - ( Grade III and IV rapids ) at Shivpuri.
Cost : US $ 30 Includes : One white water rafting trip of 18 kms stretch,
Hot Lunch on the river side beach at the finish point, Transport to the starting
point from our office / camp in Rishikesh.
White water Rafting Package 1 Night / 2Days - ( Grade
III and IV rapids ) at Shivpuri.
Cost : US $ 40 per person
Includes : One overnight stay in deluxe tent on the river side beach,
Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, One white water rafting trip of 18 kms stretch,
Transport to the starting point from our office / camp in Rishikesh.
Cost : US $ 50 per person
Includes : One overnight stay in deluxe tent on the river side beach,
Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Two white water rafting trips of 30 kms stretch
in total, Hot Lunch on the river side beach at the finish point, Transport to
the starting point from our office in Rishikesh.
2 Nights / 3 Days - ( Grade III and IV rapids ) at
Shivpuri.
Cost : US $ 78
Includes : Two overnights stay in deluxe tent on the river side beach,
2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 2 dinners , Two white water rafting trip of 30
kms stretch in total, Transport to the rafting starting point from our office
/ camp in Rishikesh.
Expeditions :
Alaknanda Expedition : 6 Nights / 7 Days
( with standard and deluxe camping )
Cost : US $ 590 per pax for Min. 3 - 4 pax.
Ganga Expedition : 4 Nights / 5 Days ( with
standard and deluxe camping )
Cost : US $ 475 per pax for Min. 3 - 4 pax.
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| Standard
Camp |
These trips are for more adventurous rafters and involves camping on the river
side on virgin beaches during the trip on day two three and four. Starting in
Rudraprayag it Covers a stretch of about 150 kms to reach Rishikesh. A great
trip for nature lovers as river flows through the thick forest throughout.
Special Rafting
packages for corporate groups
Weekend program
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| Super
Deluxe Camp |
Friday :
Leave Delhi in the afternoon by your own car (or by Jan Shatabdi at 3 : 30 PM
to reach Haridwar by 7: 30 PM to get transfer by our car to camp, another 40
min. drive ) and reach Escapade Beach Camp by evening. On arrival check in camp
and dinner and overnight at camp.
Saturday :
After a night in fresh surroundings wake up and breakfast a nice and gentle
nature walk. After that your date with the river starts in Shivpuri on 18 kms
( Longer run is also possible with extra cost ) stretch of the river and after
does and donts negotiate Grade III rapids like Roller coaster and Golf course
along with Grade II like return to sender, tea off, club house, initiation and
double trouble to end your day at camp for Lunch. after lunch just relax in
the warm sun or more energetic can also go for a short but nice trek to a beautiful
water fall near the camp. Come back on the evening for bonfire and dinner. Overnight
at camp.
Sunday :
For those who like to be close to nature irrespective of time, its an early
riser at 5:00 AM and leave for KUNJAPURI. a high point at 6000 ft. to witness
the great spectacle of sun rising above the snow bound high Himalayan peaks.
More adventurous can trek down ( 9 kms to reach camp for lunch ) or just drive
down back to take breakfast. After Lunch leave for Delhi by car to reach by
evening. ( or leave for Haridwar if traveling by Shatabdi express in the evening
at 6:00 PM and visit chandi devi by cable car in the afternoon and also visit
Har ki pauri reach Delhi at 10 :30 PM )
Interiors of Super Deluxe Camp
HOW SAFE IS WHITE WATER RAFTING?
Whitewater river rafting is so exciting a sport that the risks involved in it
are worth taking. At escapade we do everything to minimize the risk element
and to maximize the fun and excitement. Safety is of utmost importance for us
and before every trip we have a safety orientation and outfit you with a life
jacket that keeps you afloat even in rough water and helmet that saves you from
getting any head injury.
Our guides raft year round, and have all run class II to class V water and are
experts at not only running the river, but at making your day trip or camping
expedition a memorable event.
DO WE HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO SWIM?
One cant swim in rough white water and as you are wearing a life jacket all
the time life on the river and are designed to float you face up, you do not
to know swimming to go river rafting! The guides instruct you before the trip
on what to do in the small chance (more likely on higher grade adventure trips)
of you falling in the river.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM
AGE LIMITS?
With more than 11 different trip options for people ages 8-60, you are sure
to find the trip that is right for you. All trips have recommended age limits.
These age limits do fluctuate depending on the water level.
MINIMUM NO. OF PEOPLE
REQUIRED TO MAKE A TRIP?
No minimum limit is there and you can join as single person and we will put
you up with other singles or doubles to make a group and enjoy the fun and excitement
of this wonderful sport.
IS
PRIOR RAFTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY?
Ganga is one of the ideal and safest rivers for white water rafting for beginners.
No prior experience is required at all to make a trip. As it is said, you have
to do it first time to make a beginning and then once you have done we assure
you will become an addict.
WHAT ABOUT A CUSTOMIZED
TRIP FOR US?
We try to be as flexible as possible with our groups. All you have to do is
call up our office and pass on details of your requirements. Accordingly we
will offer you a all the available options with the desired changes to suite
you.
WHAT
DO I NEED TO CARRY FOR A RAFTING TRIP?
You need to bring shorts, swim suit, cap, t-shirt, keds, sneakers, beach sandals,
windcheater, sun block, sun shades, flashlight, and a dry set of clothers for
your ride home. Prepare to have everything that you wear to get wet. Also please
do not bring valuable items (i.e. Expensive clothes or shoes, jewelry, non-waterproof
cameras or other items) on the raft.
CAN
CHILDREN DO RIVER RAFTING?
12 years and older children can go along with the adults while the smaller children
can do the grade 1 and 2 float trips. Even if the child or for that matter even
an adult doesnot want to try out rafting they can still enjoy the river beach,
the camping experience and the other activities.
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