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Oct 13, 2009

Mahseer: Alaknanda River Rafting

Alaknanda is of special interest to the daring tourists who visit the famous pilgrimages in Uttaranchal. This river actually starts at the confluence of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers in Uttarakhand. It also has the major contribution in the flow of the Ganges River, more than River Bhagirathi, which is regarded by the Hindus as the origin of the Ganges.

Alaknanda River lies within the two famous mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan with the Neelkanth peak. There is the famous pilgrimage Badrinath Temple and the natural spring Tapt Kund. This beauteous view is a breathtaking and an enchantment for tourists. It is also known as the `Garhwal queen`. Many adventurous activated including rafting and kayaking are enjoyable.

Alaknanda is famous for river rafting. An adventurous trip starts from the Ganges River near Rishikesh, and launches on Chamoli River to end at Rudraprayag. Camp Silver Sands, which is located on a large sandy beach on the banks of the Ganga river, briefing on camp, its activities and the trip to experience. Thereafter, drive down the valley to arrive at Camp Silver Sands for camping.

The journey of 128kms to Rishikesh, will take you through thick forests and deep gorges. Your each day ends at a different river beach to make camp for the night, enhancing the adventure of being on the river. Foaming rapids, sandy beaches and starry nights make your trip a truly outdoor journey, even for the first time rafter!

Lower expedition is an expedition for children, and family groups apart from people who want an expedition which gives them a beautiful outdoor experience and ample time to enjoy that experience.
River rafting expedition begins with a big Grade IV rapid, "The Holy Hole", at the confluence with the Mandakini. Rapids keep coming in quick succession Spend long day on the river, covering about 36 river kms till Maletha beach.

Raft down to Devprayag the confluence of the Alaknanda & Bhagirathi Rivers. Camp at Beas Ghat, a famous fishing spot for the Mahseer also called the Ganga Gold.

Make 30 kms to reach camp below Kaudiyala, after running a couple of Grade IV rapids, "Daniel's Dip" and "The Wall". Final day runs with big rapids, the "Roller Coaster" and "Golf Course" to make it an exciting end to a grand adventure!

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