Brahmaputra Rafting Expedition | Team 4 Adventure
Palsi Rapid, Brahmaputra Rafting Expedition
12 Days · Arunachal

12 Days 180 km Remote and Raw

Brahmaputra Rafting Expedition

One of the top river expeditions in the world

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Duration 12 Days
Region Arunachal
Start / End Dibrugarh
Difficulty Difficult
₹ 150,000 / person

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Overview

Brahmaputra Rafting Expedition ( Siang Rafting Expedition ) is one of the more challenging commercial rafting expeditions across the globe. The Brahmaputra is one of the biggest rivers on the planet. The river originates from Tibet, where it is called the Tsangpo. After cutting through the Himalayas across the length of Tibet, it enters into India for its last 200 kms journey to the plains. The upper section of Brahmaputra is called Siang in this region.

Our expedition on the upper Brahmaputra ( Siang ) river starts from Tuting, which is probably the highest put-in on this river after it enters the territory of India. We would raft approximately 180 kms of this river from Tuting to Pasighat, negotiating exciting rapids and passing through remote inaccessible gorges with impenetrable dense tropical rain forests.

Highlights of this multi-day self supported rafting expedition are : Amazing huge volume whitewater, remote and scenic, camping experience on large untouched white sandy beaches, relaxed float sections, cultural experience and tropical rain forests.

The Brahmaputra rafting expedition is one of the remotest river trips on the planet, and would give an unforgettable experience of running one of the biggest rivers of the world.

Detailed Itinerary

01

Delhi to Dibrugarh further to Pasighat

Fly Delhi to Dibrugarh, drive across the brahmaputra river to Pasighat ( about 2.5 hours ). Overnight at hotel in Pasighat.
02

Pasighat to Yienkyong

A beautiful 6 hours drive through tropical rain forests, and local Adi villages. Overnight at hotel/guest house. Yienkyong is a fairly big town and is located besides the Siang river.
03

Yienkyong to Tuting

Another drive through remote forests and adi villages to reach Tuting by late afternoon to our camp and settle down for the night. Tuting is the place where our river rafting expedition is to begin from. Overnight at camp.
04

Layover Day

A rest day to rejuvenate from the drive, one can choose to hike up to Jedu village and explore and experience the local Adi culture and their lifestyle or simply laze around besides the siang river at the camp. We will sort out the expedition gear, and a detailed safety briefing about rafting, kayaking and practice the various rescue techniques involved. Overnight at camp.
05

Tuting to Pango

The day starts with exciting big volume class III+ rapids. One of the biggest rapids today is called Pulsating Palsi. We would setup camp a bit ahead after the Palsi rapid at Pango, before the major Pango rapid. Overnight at Pango camp.
06

Pango to Cherring

We start the day with the big Pango rapid to enter the Ninguing and Marmong gorges. These gorges are one of the most remote and impenetrable tropical rain forest gorges in the world. After the Rikor and Zebra rock rapids we would set camp before a huge class VI rapid at Cherring ( also called the Tooth Fairy rapid ). Setup camp after portaging the Cherring rapid. Overnight at Cherring.
07

Cherring to Alubadi

We paddle our way out of the Marmong gorge. After a few exciting rapids we would enter a float section to ground our boats at Alubadi for the night. Overnight camp at Alubadi.
08

Alubadi to Geku

After negotiating the big Moying Madness rapid we would run several rapids going across the suspension bridge at Nubo. Further paddling through the rapid Karko Killer, we would setup camp at the beautiful site of Geku. Overnight at Geku.
09

Layover Day or a short rafting trip

A relaxed day at Geku. Morning hike to the nearby village. May be a short rafting day to shift our camp to a lower campsite.
10

Raft till Rotung

This is a long float section passing across several Adi settlements and the confluence of Brahmaputra with the Siyom river. We setup camp at Rotung, where we take refreshing dip in the natural fresh water spring at Rotung. Overnight at Rotung.
11

Rotung to Pasighat/Dibrugarh

Relaxed morning wakeup. Largely a float day with one last big rapid at Ponging. Late afternoon we ground our boats for the last time on this trip, further drive to Pasighat/Dibrugarh hotel.
12

Dibrugarh to onwards journey

Fly out from Dibrugarh airport.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

  • ✓ Experienced team having appropriate training and certifications for whitewater rescue and wilderness first aid.
  • ✓ All rafting gear - Life Jackets, helmets, paddles, wet suits, neoprene booties, splash jackets, safety kayaks, dry bags etc.
  • ✓ Suitable camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, and cooking/mess arrangements.
  • ✓ River permits, Forest/National parks entry fees/permits, inner line permits, all necessary legal paperwork & documentation.
  • ✓ Comprehensive first aid kit.
  • ✓ Travel arrangements connecting the starting and ending locations as detailed in the itinerary.
  • ✓ Camp stay on twin share basis with all meals during the river trip.
  • ✓ Hotel guest house stay as described in the itinerary.

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 21 years of age.
  • 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 comfort in water is necessary 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

Last 90 day(s) excluding departure date : 25 %
Last 45 day(s) excluding departure date : 50 %
Last 30 day(s) excluding departure date : 100 %

+ 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 suggested to be operated in the months of December/January. 

Personal torch, quick drying clothing to wear for rafting, river sandals, warm clothing, inner fleece body warmer lining, warm jacket, warm headgear/balaclava, gloves if needed, cameras, personal medication ( first aid would be provided ), sun glasses, sun protection and moisturizing cream etc. Warm clothing will be required.

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 Diburgarh, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Nearest airport- Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is well connected by road and railways.

Guests will be picked up from Dibrugarh Airport/Railway Station.

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.