The mighty Bhagirathi has its origin
at Gaumukh, where it emanates from the Gangotri glacier. It flows for
approximately 300 kms from the source through breathtaking scenery to reach
Deoprayag, where it is joined by the river Alaknanda to form Ganges, the
mightiest and holiest of all rivers in India.
For the adventure seeker, Bhagirathi offers a challenging and exhilarating
river rafting experience. Over its 150 kms of winding stretch through
gorges, charming villages and pristine white sandy beaches, the Bhagirathi
offers unmatched white water rafting. Starting from Tehri, home to the
controversial Tehri dam one encounters several grade III - IV rapids till
Rishikesh, spiritual capital of India, also the terminating point for this
trip.
While on this expedition everything would be on board right from ones tooth
brush to the tents, sleeping bags, etc. For pit stops and night halt there
are plenty of sandy beaches en route. Also the jungles lining the river play
host to a variety of wild life. There are barking deer, monkeys, mountain
goats, numerous bird species, wild elephants and leopards.
So, If lady luck is taking the trip with you, you just might spot a
Leopard ( but then Leopards are always spotted……)
DAY 1 : Drive
from Delhi to Shivpuri (245 kms). In the afternoon the group will be briefed
on the sport of river rafting and familarised with the region. On this day
one could also try their hand at kayaking. Overnight at GIO's riverside
camp.
DAY 2 : Post breakfast set out on rafts and do the
Shivpuri - Rishikesh stretch(15 kms). This would familiarise the
participants for the expedition with the river. Post breakfast depart for
Room-On-The-Roof, GIO"s camp at Chamba(8,200ft)
DAY
3 : Drive to Tehri, the expedition put-in point. Due to lack of road
support on this section, all necessary things will be carried in boats.Raft
for 3-4 hrs on this day. Overnight Camp on a sandy beach.
DAY 4 : After breakfast raft down to Nagar, a quaint
village by the riverside. After lunch do another stretch of river rafting.
Overnight Camp on a sandy beach.
DAY 5 : After breakfast hit the river rafting tour again
and do the 'the fall' and 'Deoprayag' rapid. One could also take a dip at
the confluence point of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers. On this day camp at
Beas Ghat, an excellent spot for Mahseer fishing.
DAY 6 : On this day one would be doing a stretch of
about 20 kms negotiating mild grade II rapids. A camp for the night to be
set up at one of the sandy beaches at Kaudiyala.
DAY 7 : This day one would be doing the 'Daniels Dip',
'The Wall' and 'Three Blind Mice'. Finish the expedition at Camp GIO,
Shivpuri. Party in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of the
expedition with a performance by folk musicians and with bonfires and
barbeques galore.
