Rafting in Alaknanda

Duration 8days
Grade III & IV
Minimum no. of Pax: 08

This is one of the most exotic rafting expeditons of the world.

Trip Schedule

Day01
Drive 5 hours from Delhi to IGA Himalayan Outdoors base camp on the banks of Ganga(19kms. Beyond Rishikesh). 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 the camp, which is located on a large sandy beach on the banks of Ganga river briefing on Camp, its activities and the trip to follow. Campfire dinner and overnight at camp.

Day02
A relaxed day at the camp choose to do a early morning hike or take kayak lessons. After lunch, we drive 4/5hrs from Camp to Rudraprayag. Enroute we stop at Devprayag, to see the confluence of the two rivers (the Alaknada and the Bhagirathi) which meet from the Ganga. Overnight at Rest House/Hotel.

Day03
After breakfast, help in getting the rafts readied and packing bags. A detailed safety briefing follows with instructions on paddling commands, rapids to be encountered etc. Expedition begins with a big Grade IV rapid, The Holy Hole ,at the confluence with the Madakni. Rapids keep coming in quick successions. Soak in the sun, river and scenery, staying alert to help negotiate rapids. Lunch at a waterfall and continue to make camp for the night after Srinagar. Long day on the river, covering about 36 river kms till Maletha beach. Campfire dinner and overnight Camp.

Day04
Raft down to Devprayag, the confluence of Alaknada and Bhagirathi rivers. The river is now called the Ganga. Camp at Beas Ghat, a famous fishing spot for mahseer, also called the Ganga Gold, Cover 30kms of the day.

Day05
A relaxed day with few rapids. A day for swimming, body surfing, relaxing and spotting wildlife. Make 30kms to reach camp below Kaudiyala, after running a couple of Grade IV rapids, Daniels Dip and The Wall.

Day06
Day begins with negotiating a few small rapids, followed by Three Blind Mice , Crossfire , and the Body Surfing rapid. Cover 15kms to reach Shivpuri and drive back to BASE camp for the last night on river.

Day07
Drive down to Shivpuri after breakfast to begin the final days run with big rapids, the Roller Coaster and Golf Course to make it an exciting end to a grand adventure. The trip ends near Rishikesh-lunch and Depart for Delhi.

Clients testimonials

  • "Prateek and his team was outstandingly proffesional. And it shows in there work. I hadthe best time of my life doing rafting and staying at the IGA base camp near rishikesh. It was an excellent experience."
    - Rahul K. Gupta,
    BMR Advisors
  • "I have been going for these outdoor activities since i was 14, but never got such professional blend of services and complete adventure. IGA has this really good management."
    - Shailendra Bisht,
    Relationship Manager, Deutsche Bank