There are few great frontiers rivers in the world - the Alaknanda is one of them. Rafting down this superb river is the only way to truly appreciate its beauty. It is acknowledged as one of the most spectacular and yet easy to raft river trips around, attracting adventurers from all over. The opportunity of an expedition-style trip, rather than merely 'thrills and spills' makes this the ultimate wilderness experience.  At times on the trip, like all great expeditions, there will be times when patience is required. However, you will be one of the privileged few to have experienced this wilderness area. This is certainly a wilderness experience rather than the kind of rafting you might encounter on a one-day rafting trip. Levels can vary from more exciting levels often earlier in the season to more sedate levels late in the season. If you have had outdoor experience and think you are ready for this adventure, then the challenge is yours. There is very little doubt that this is an unforgettable experience, one that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Day 01 - November 13, 2008 - Thursday
Arrive early morning at the Camp RapidFire on the banks of the Ganga at Village Singthali (35 kms. beyond Rishikesh). Post breakfast a short run till Shivpuri to get familiarised with paddling commands and safety techniques, negotiating a few rapids, like "Three Blind Mice", "Crossfire", and the "Body Surfing rapid". Return to Camp for Lunch and post lunch depart for Rudraprayg. Drive through the small towns of Dev Prayag and Srinagar. 4/5 hours drive. Dinner and Overnight at the Rest House/hotel.

Day 02 – November 14, 2008  - Friday
Post breakfast drive to the put in point to start off the expedition and the first rapid you encounter is a class IV better known as "Holy Hole" and there after the rapid come in quick succession. Dissolve into the atmosphere of the mountains and the scenery but give enough attention to those rapids you will need all your alertness to get through. We stop for lunch at a waterfall and head for Srinagar. We set up camp by a village known as Maletha. Dinner and overnight at the beach side camp. Don't be surprised if you fall asleep the moment you hit the tent. After all rafting 35+ Km on one day is some work. Over night at Maletha

Day 03 – November 15, 2008 - Saturday
After breakfast raft down crossing some interesting rapids that require you to show off your paddling skills acquired over the last two days. We pass through Devprayag, the confluence of the Alaknanda & Bhagirathi Rivers, a sight for which words fall short for explanation. The river is now called the Ganga, the name it now carries for a few thousand kilometers. We raft further down to set up Camp at Beas Ghat, a famous fishing spot for the Golden Mahasheer, also called the Ganga Gold. Cover 30 kms for the day. Overnight at the camp.

Day 04 – November 17, 2008 - Sunday
A relaxed day with the rapids. A day for swimming, body surfing, relaxing and spotting wildlife. Raft 30 kms to reach Camp RapidFire a little after Kaudiyala, after running a Grade IV rapid, "Daniel's Dip" at Kaudiyala. Raft in for a cup of hot tea and snacks. Change at the camp and depart for Delhi.

This fixed departure can be operated on any four days on request given a minimum of 8 paying pax.

Cost Details - Rs. 16000/- per person all inclusive of

• 4 days of River Rafting as per the itinerary given above.

• One night of accommodation at the rest house in Karnprayag.

• 2 nights of accommodation at riverside beaches by the Alaknanda river.

• Complete field and safety gear for the expedition.

• Services of an experienced river crew with safety kayak.

• All meals during the program.

• All road transfers as mentioned in the program itinerary.

• A special branded expedition kit with t-shirts, shorts and other useful things for the outdoors worth more than Rs. 1500.00.

• A specially designed, drafted and framed certificate of participation.

• Service Tax @ 3.09%

The cost however does not include

• Any expenses of personal Nature.

• Monument Entrance fees.

• Guide charges.

• Any thing not specifically included in the list of inclusions

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Company Liability:-

• It is in the nature of a holiday of this kind to be flexible. The day to day agenda and ultimate goal of the tour is taken as an aim and not as a contractual obligation. We shall not be responsible for the delays or alterations in the program or expenses incurred due to conflict, international or internal flight delay or cancellations, strikes, sickness, weather, landslides, war, vehicle problems, political closures and disputes.

• The booking is accepted on the understanding that you realize the potential risks and hazards that can be involved in holidays of this kind. Questrails, along with our associates/leaders/guides and any one else working in association with us can not be held responsible for any death, accident or mishap that may occur in connection with any part of, or services connected with the holiday.

• The cost is for the entire package and there would be no refunds in case any part of the package is not availed.

• The Company would not be liable to pay any kind of compensation arising because of any mishap, sickness, accident etc