Adventure Tour India
Introduction -River Rafting in India
Only
few rivers in the world have the mystique of the Ganges,
the living mother Goddess of the India. Rafting on its
water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience. Enjoy
and explore the life time experience on a date with mother
Ganges. Your first encounter will be the beginning of the
addiction.
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Float
Trips White Water Magic & Action Beach Lunch at our
Nature camp
Initiation
to White Water
Half Day Float trip from Brahmpuri to Muni Ki
Reti (11 Kms)
Best For Children between 5 to
10 years , Families with children & elderly people
Inclusive
of Transport to Starting point, Tea/ Soft drinks, Rafting
with professional river guide and world class equipment.
Drive(20
Minutes) to Brahmpuri. Arrive and walk down to the river.
After preparation and safety briefing enboat to raft down
till Muni ki Reti. We hit Initiation, Double Trouble ,
Hilton and terminator rapids. One can try body surfing &
cliff jump on this section. In the later part we float
past Suspension bridges, ashrams and temples. Certainly
the best angle to see Rishikesh the town of Gods ,Ghats &
the Ganges. Trip terminates upon arrival at Muni Ki Reti.
White
Water Magic
Full Day trip from Shivpuri to
Muni Ki Reti (17 Kms)
Best for Children from
10 & 7 above, Students and Adult groups
Inclusive
of Transport to Starting point, Beach Lunch , Rafting with
professional river guide and world class equipment.
Drive(30
Minutes) to Shivpuri. Arrive and walk down to the river.
After preparation and safety briefing enboat to raft down
till Muni ki Reti. Today we hit some of the most exciting
rapids on Ganga e.g. Return to sender, Roller coaster,
Golf Course and Club House. Beach lunch. After lunch We
hit Initiation, Double Trouble , Hilton and terminator
rapids. One can try body surfing & cliff jump on this
section. In the later part we float past Suspension
bridges, ashrams and temples. Certainly the best angle to
see Rishikesh the town of Gods,,Ghats& the Ganges.
Trip terminates upon arrival at Muni Ki Reti.
White
Water Action
Long full day trip from Marine Drive to Muni Ki Reti
(27 Kms)
Best for Young and Adults looking for
Ultimate Adventure on the river.
Inclusive
of Transport to Starting point, Beach Lunch , Rafting with
professional river guide and world class equipment.
Drive(45
Minutes) to Marine Drive . Arrive and walk down to the
river. After preparation and safety briefing enboat to
raft down till Muni ki Reti. Today we hit some of the most
exciting rapids on Ganga e.g .Black Money, Cross fire,
Three Blind mice, body Surfing , Return to sender, Roller
coaster, Golf Course and Club House. Beach lunch. After
lunch We hit Initiation, Double Trouble , Hilton and
terminator rapids. One can try body surfing & cliff
jump on this section. In the later part we float past
Suspension bridges, ashrams and temples. Certainly the
best angle to see Rishikesh the town of Gods, Ghats &
the Ganges. Trip terminates upon arrival at Muni Ki Reti.
Rafting:
A Fact Sheet
FITNESS
LEVELS
It is not necessary to be a fitness
freak to enjoy the thrills of riding the wild Himalayan
white waters. Beginners would however be well-advised to
join one of the various established operators to learn the
rudiments of river running, or white water rafting as it
is popularly called. Going on a raft with an experienced
river guide is akin to hopping a lift on a space shuttle.
With sturdy helmets, buoyancy aids and instructors at the
controls, you have little to worry about. River guides are
also trained for rescue and to provide With competent
professional guides, these sports should not be considered
dangerous. At the same time you must appreciate the
element of risk inherent in all adventure sports. It is
important for river runners, to know the grading of the
river that they intend emergency first aid in case of
injury.
RISK/SKILL
FACTOR running.
All rivers could be graded
on a scale varying from grade 1 to grade 6. The grading
indicates the state of water stretches and the skill level
required to negotiate them. The same river could be graded
differently at different places and grading also depends
upon the time of the year, i.e. monsoon or non-monsoon
period. Rivers rapids are graded as follows, and it is a
good idea to check the scale with your guide before
setting off:
Grade
I Easy, small waves. No obstacles.
Grade II
Moderate difficulty with clear passages.
Grade III
Difficult, high irregular waves, narrow passages, requires
precise maneuvering.
Grade IV Very difficult,
powerful waves, very precise maneuvering.
Grade V
Extremely difficult, long, violent, highly congested. Team
of experts only.
Grade VI Unrunnable. Suicidal.
Questions
commonly asked while rafting:
How
Deep is the River? Must I know how to swim?
It
is not a necessity as long as you don't fear the water.
You are provided a life jacket which will keep you afloat
even if you do fall overboard which isn't common.
What
kind of experience and participation is required?
No previous experience is necessary. You may
participate by 'paddling', and so help power the raft.
Complete control rests with your professional and very
experienced river guide. He will tell you exactly what to
do. Safety procedures are detailed prior to every trip.
What
are the requirements for running the different
expeditions?
The Alaknanda river
expedition may be done by first timers. The Bhagirathi
river expedition is for people with some previous white
water experience.
What
do I need to bring for a rafting trip?
T
shirts, Shorts or light pants, river sandals or tennis
shoes without shocks, suns cream, sun glasses
Can
children go rafting?
The minimum age for a
complete rafting trip is 12 years. Children below 12 may
be given certain stretches of the river, but this totally
depends on the discretion of the river guide, and the
existing water levels.
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