THE BHAGIRATHI RIVER EXPEDITION

An expedition for the adventure seeker. The self-contained multi-day trip begins at Tehri, below the controversial Tehri dam, to cover 138 kms till Rishikesh, through over a hundred rapids (mostly Grades 3 and 4) on the Bhagirathi till its confluence with the Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga. Camping at night on different beaches as the run takes you down river coupled with days which send the adrenaline sky high, makes this trip a complete outdoor adventure.

This expedition can be tailor - made for a minimum of 4 persons.

Itinerary
Day 01 : Drive 5 hours from Delhi to Camp Silver Sands on the banks of the Ganga (27kms. beyond Rishikesh). Overnight at Silver Sands. We pass through the sugarcane belt of India and reach the holy town of Rishikesh where the Ganga River enters the plains. We check into camp, which is located on a large sandy beach on the banks of the Ganga river - briefing on Camp, its activities and the trip to follow. Campfire dinner and overnight at Camp.

Day 02 : An early start to drive 4 hours to reach the raft put in point below the Tehri dam tunnel. Begin with negotiating a series of Grade 3+rapids, in the first gorge section. The valley broadens and after a river lunch, camp is made after covering 30 river kms near Naggar village. Take a short hike, campfire dinner and overnight at Camp.

Day 03 : Continue down river negotiating more Grade III+ rapids. A short lunch break, back on the river as it enters its second gorge section with continuous Grade III & IV rapids including a small waterfall towards the end of the gorge. Rapids keep coming culminating in a couple of continuous Grade IVs at the confluence at Devprayag. Camp near Beas Ghat, 10 kms below the confluence, famous fishing spot for the `mahseer', also called the Ganga Gold.

Day 04 : An easy day with small rapids. Great day to relax, soak in the sun, bodysurf and bird-watch. Raft till Camp Silver Sands a few kms below Kaudiyala after negotiating two Grade IV rapids, "Daniel's Dip" and the "Wall". Distance covered is approx.35 kms.

Day 05 : Begin the day with a few small rapids, go down "Three Blind Mice", "Crossfire" and "Body Surfing Rapid". Drive back to camp after covering 15 kms.

Day 06 : Drive to Shivpuri after breakfast. Raft big volume Ganga white water with "Roller Coaster" and "Golf Course" combined with lots of body surfing, making it a grand finale to the expedition. Depart for Delhi. Transfer to hotel.