On the Ganga, the main stretch for rafting starts 35 km above Rishikesh. This whole stretch is divided into multiple smaller stretches and a suitable one is on offer for the guests depending on the skill level and prior rafting experience. The amateur as well as the rafting veteran; nobody goes home disappointed. The rapids on this whole stretch range from class 1 to class 4+ with class 6 being termed as “un-navigable”. Rafting on the Ganga is as much spiritually satisfying as is it thrilling. You cannot but ask for more when it all ends.

The river flowing through the Shivalik Himalayas at Rishikesh has on offer some picturesque scenery. The popular rafting stretch starts from Marine Drive a few kilometers downstream from our camp and ends at NIM Beach (Tapovan), a little upstream from Rishikesh. Here you’ll be combining 2 stretches with Shivpuri lying almost at the mid-point. The whole stretch is around 27 kms and can last anywhere between 2.5 to 3 hours depending on the water volume of the day. For the more adventurous lot we could start right at our camp, which would help you hit two big rapids, which have become infamous as the “flippers”. Hardly a few rafts get past these rapids without getting flipped. When the water volume is high you can spend all day just standing beside these rapids and watching the fun as raft after raft topples before moving down. And the experience you go through when a raft flips is something you’ll be telling your grandchildren too!

All the gushing and surging of the river smoothens as we reach the end of our stretch at NIM Beach. Then on, the river moves serenely and majestically into the holy land of Rishikesh dotted with ashrams and spiritual centers on both sides of the river.

You can further elongate your rafting trip by flowing under the famed “Ram Jhula” and “Laxman Jhula”. It’s a very pretty sight as people on the bridge above throw food dumplings into the water and you can catch glimpses of big fish vying for them.

This whole rafting stretch and the river Ganga as a whole is so popular among rafting enthusiasts worldwide, that rafters and kayakers from all over come here to spend a season learning in these waters. You will be caught wondering as your river guide will be moving seamlessly from “Namaste”, “Juley”, “Ram Ro Che” to “Hola” & “Howdy partner”.

Rapids

The Ganga has a mixed river section of Grade I - IV Rapids. Mild waters to wild waters followed by placid stretches where one can even body surf with the gentle waves. No risks are taken and if our guides determine that certain sections of the river are inappropriate, their word and decision is final.

All the rapids along this famous stretch have been christened with suitable names. So don’t be surprised when the water wishes you a gentle “Good Morning” as you start before taking you on through “Black Money” and “Butterfly”. The first blind mouse of the “3 blind mice” will shock you by its force. If that was big wait till you meet “Roller Coaster” which will actually give you a feeling of being on one. Go hopping from one hole to the other as you route through the “Golf Course” before congregating for a game of cards at the “Club House”. The biggest among all of them is “The Wall” and it lives up to its name more often than not. While the rapids thrill you as you raft along, their names will fascinate you. You are left thinking what would have passed through the guy who gave them the cryptic names. You’ll have to raft down many times over before it all dawns slowly.

If rafting will excite your senses we also have camping, which would help relax them. A secluded beach away from the hustle and bustle of Rishikesh, 35 km above just on the banks is our camp. Nestled amongst the hills, with the river flowing peacefully right in front the camp offers you an idyllic location for a real holiday. If you are not rafting, you can just lie about in the sand and bathe in the sun all day. It’s sheer bliss to just sit and do nothing other than gazing at the river! But if you’re the active types, we can venture into the hills and go exploring on a short trek. It’s delightful feeling the cold breeze, as we walk through small hamlets and soak into the simple life of the hills. For the eternally-busy city folk it’s like watching life in slow motion!

The day ends (and the night starts!) with stretching around the bonfire munching away at goodies. On a clear night (we almost always have those) you’ll be surprised at the number of stars in the sky. The gossip heats up into the night and our cooks work their magic yet again to serve you a sumptuous spread for dinner. As the fire dies out, so does the energy after a long day and you retire in your comfortable tents for a peaceful sleep, knowing for sure, that it was a day well spent.

Important Tips

• You are on a beach camp and not a hotel or a resort. The whole idea of this camp is to give you an experience of camping in the outdoors, midst nature. If you are looking for excessive comforts you are at the wrong place.
• There’s no electricity at camp.Kerosene Lanterns and Candles are used for lighting in the nights. Mobiles cannot be charged at Camp
• Food: We have a pretty good menu set for each day and do not accept separate orders from clients for food items.
• Toilets: We have separate toilet tents erected away from the Camping area. Eco- friendly dry pits are used as toilets on the beach. Toilet rolls and shovels are kept inside each tent. Use the shovel to throw mud after the job’s done.
• Timings: We take the call on timings for all the activities we offer judiciously, so that you have enough time to relax and have fun.
• Before any activity please pay attention to the safety briefing. Safety comes first in all our tasks …then comes the fun!
• Please carry less luggage. You are travelling only for 2 to 3 days. 
• Rafting sessions are generally held only in the morning(Between 9 am to 3 pm)

Don’ts

• Throwing litter or cigarette butts around camp. Please use the dustbins.
• Entering the river without life jacket and without supervision of camp staff. The river might look placid but has strong undercurrents.
• Loitering alone in the night without a torch light.
• Carry kerosene lanterns inside the tents. Candles are provided for inside the tents.
• Waste water. All the water you see in the tanks has been filled with a lot of effort from the river.

Adventure and Fun Activities

Apart from rafting, the hills around provide the ideal location for adventure activities. If you’ve had enough of water, we’ll give you a taste of the hills and the rocks. Whether on a short nature walk or a day-long trek you’ll be left amazed by the variety in vegetation and bird life the Siwaliks that surround our camp has to offer. Following is a brief list of the other Activities that we have apart from rafting

• Rock Activities: Rock Climbing, Rappelling
• Rope Activities: Bridge Abseiling, Flying Fox, Knot practice
• Trekking: Nature trails/Bird watching, Hill walks, Night Navigation
• Tent Pitching, Camp Maintenance
• Swimming and Kayak learning sessions
• Beach Games: Volleyball, Frisbee, Cricket, Badminton, Tug-of-war
• We also have white boards and conference arenas in case you decide to have a Team meeting on the beach!

Personal Clothing Checklist

• T- shirts
• Synthetic long sleeved T - Shirts for the river
• Rafting sandals (rubber sandals with straps - easily available in all shoe stores, very comfortable to wear around camp too)
• Shorts / tights
• Sun shade
• Sunglasses with straps so that you don't lose them
• Plenty of sunscreen
• Light wool sweater/jacket to wear in camp in the evenings
• Flashlight
• Misc. - reading/writing material
• Personal toilet articles

Note:

• Pets not allowed
• Liquor, soda and ice are not available at the camp or in the vicinity.
• Drivers are not allowed at camp
• Check-in/out times: 12 noon

• Evening Aarti at Parmarth Niketan – a classic view
• Triveni Ghat
• Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula
• Chotiwala restaurant
• Yoga and Meditation Centres
• Ashrams and Spiritual Centres
• Famous Ashrams – Parmarth Niketan, Gita Sadan, Omkarnanda, Swargashram

Note: The itineraries below are just a guide line and we can make necessary changes as per the group's requirement, experience and time in hand.

Misc:

• Children (Between 5 - 13): 50% of the quoted rates. Children below 5 years are not charged.
• Domestic Helpers: Rs 500/- for meals only. If staying on camp regular tariffs apply. Drivers are not allowed in the camp.
• Extra Breakfast for early arrivals: Rs 150/- per head
• Extra Lunch : Rs 200/- per head
• Only Rafting with Lunch : Rs 1000/- per head
• Rafting only without Lunch : Rs 800/- per head (Standard Stretch)
• Vehicles/Transfers:
  - Pick up or Drop to Haridwar: Rs 2000/- per Toyota Qualis
  - Rishikesh Pick up or Drop or both - Rs 1500/- per vehicle
  - Delhi to Delhi Transport: this is not arranged by us, however, we can help you with the transport agency’s contact details
  - Transfers from camp to rafting point or back is not arranged.
  - Hiring of drivers to drive your vehicle to end point will be @ Rs 500/- per driver
• Mineral water and cold drinks are provided at extra charges

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