04 Days · Uttarakhand

100 kms Intense Whitewater

Bhagirathi Rafting Expedition

Action packed rafting with amazing camping experience

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Duration 04 Days

Region Uttarakhand

Start / End Rishikesh

Difficulty Challenging

₹ 28,000 / person

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Next Departure Not Announced

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Overview

The Bhagirathi rafting expedition's river journey starts from Bhagirathi river just after the Koteshwar dam. Bhagirathi river is a medium volume class IV river and has a very active nature throughout till Devprayag. You would negotiate lot of small and big rapids that come in quick succession all the way. Some of the significant rapids are Chute rapid, Elephant rock, and the Confluence rapid.

The Bhagirathi river confluences with Alaknanda at Devprayag, and is hence forth called Ganga or Ganges. From here the river will flow into a wide gorge and would have easy class I-II kind of whitewater for some time till the river comes out of the gorge at Kaudiyala and flows through the Ganga valley all the way till Rishikesh with rapids up to class III+ difficulty levels.

The Bhagirathi rafting expedition travels about 100 kms in a self supported manner across 04 days. You would daily raft an average of 25 kms and experience river life at its best, enjoy camping bliss in the natural outdoors, evenings well spent with barbecue and bonfire.

Best time of the year to experience the Bhagirathi Rafting Expedition is mid November till late March period.

We suggest people joining this part of the trip to have prior rafting exposure or have reasonable comfort in water.

We recommend this trip to be done across 4 days for best experience. However for groups who are seeking a private trip and are willing to rough it out through long days, we can customize the trip to be done over 3 days.

A river rafting expedition is an active vacation that expect involvement from the guests at all levels, whether it is helping to setup the tents, or to lend your hand in collecting of wood for bonfire. The prime activities in a day are around rafting, and moving the camp from one point to another as we move down the river. All camping gear and provisions also travel with us on separate cargo boats. Post afternoons are at leisure where one can choose to have a volleyball bout or settle down with a book.

Detailed Itinerary

Rishikesh-Koteshwar-Beas Ghat

Our day will start early with a drive to Koteshwar( 4 hrs ). After a detailed safety briefing we would paddle down an action packed section till Devprayag. This will be followed by a peaceful placid section where one can enjoy swimming and body surfing. Raft about 4.5 hours, to reach our designated location where we setup camp for the night. Remaining day is at leisure where one can choose to relax by the river or indulge in some group activity like beach volleyball. Enjoy a barbecue evening around a bonfire and a delicious freshly prepared dinner before hitting the sleeping bags for the night.

Beas Ghat to Mahadev Chatti

Relaxed morning wakeup and a very short day to shift the camp lower down in the river at another isolated and beautiful location. This short day will enable the participants to get over the long action packed day that they had prior to today.

Rafting till Byasi

Wake up to a beautiful morning and help with the camp pack-up. Today we would run couple of exciting rapids, including one of the bigger ones which is called "Wall". Post afternoon relaxed time to explore the great outdoors and experience communion with nature. Overnight tents.

Byasi to Rishikesh

Today we would run over 28 kms of exciting whitewater of Ganges, and would encounter rapids like "Three blind mice", "Roller Coaster", "Golf Course" and several others. Finish the trip at the take out point near RIshikesh.

Inclusions

✓ Professional team having experience of multi-day expeditions
✓ All river gear and safety kayaks
✓ All camping gear
✓ RIver permits and necessary paperwork
✓ Comprehensive first aid kit.
✓ Transfers as detailed in the itinerary.
✓ Three nights camping with all meals ( lunch of day 1 till lunch of day 4 ).

Exclusions

✗ Train/Air fares up to and from the starting and ending points.
✗ Meals and refreshments during the road journey,
✗ Insurance of any kind
✗ Expenses of personal nature, alcoholic drinks etc.
✗ Anything not mentioned explicitly in the schedule/program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Participant should be minimum 18 years of age.
Participant should preferably have prior exposure to rafting.
People with past history/ailment of heart, asthma, epilepsy should take doctor’s advice.
If prospective participant is on any support medication or device, they need to discuss with us in advance prior to enrolling for this tour.
One should have basic level of fitness and preferably some comfort in water to get the best experience of this tour.
Additionally please read and understand the Disclaimers.

CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR THIS TOUR are levied as per the following schedule

Up to last 20 day(s) excluding departure date : No charges
20-14 day(s) excluding departure date : 25 %
13-7 day(s) excluding departure date : 50 %
6 day(s) excluding departure date : 100%
( No Refunds )

+ Charges are calculated excluding the departure date
+ Date is computed till 5 PM of the day of cancellation ( IST )
+ Schedule of cancellation charges may vary across different tours

Example of a charge calculation:
If departure date is 10-March-2020 and cancellation was done on 6-March-2020 at 4:30 PM, then charges will be calculated as per last 04 days excluding departure date.However if cancellation was done on 6-March-2020 at 6 PM, then it is understood as last 03 days excluding departure date

This tour is operated from October to May months. Best experience can be had from early November to late December and from late January to March end.

Personal torch, quick drying clothes/swimming costume for rafting, waterproof floater kind of sandals with a secured back strap, retainer strap for shades or prescription glasses, cameras, sun protection/block cream, moisturizer, change of clothing to wear after the river trip, towel, toilet kit etc. Warm clothing would be needed from mid October to mid March.

Please pack compact and only necessary items. Do NOT bring any stroller bags or any hard suitcases. Best is to have sturdy airbags/duffel bags.

This tour starts and ends at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Nearest airport- Doiwala, Dehradun 21 kms

Rishikesh is well connected by road and railways.

Guests will be picked up from a pre-decided location in Tapovan area of RIshikesh.

INDEMNITY/DISCLAIMER AGREEMENT

All participants are compulsorily required to sign a disclaimer form that legally indemnifies TEAM 4 ADVENTURE and all team members against any mishappening on the tour. Prospective participants are required to understand this, and enroll for the tour only if they consent to the same.

CAMPING AND WILDERNESS DISCLAIMER

This tour involves camping in the wilderness, and guests are expected to rough it out, if situation so demands.
During most of the tour period, we would away from road support and any formal medical facilities. Communication to the outside world may also be severely limited.
Any evacuation would be demanding and costs for the same would be borne by the participants concerned.
Due to weather disruptions, road blocks, land slides and other situations which may not be under our control, the tour can get delayed or modified. Any costs or losses arising due to such unforeseen situations would be borne by the participants.
No personalized/room service is possible.
All meals and refreshments would be served in the common mess area at decided timings.
Toilets are tented dry pit based.
Bathing facility may not be possible.