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Brahmaputra River Expedition (Tuting to Pasighat)
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River Rafting · Arunachal Pradesh

Brahmaputra River Expedition (Tuting to Pasighat)

moderate13 days / 12 nights

Duration

13 days / 12 nights

Price

1,60,000

Group size

1–12

Best time

Nearest city: Dibrugarh

India most challenging commercial river expedition - 180 km through the Marmong and Ninguing Gorges on the Brahmaputra (Siang) featuring Grade IV-VI rapids and jungle camping in one of the world most inaccessible gorges.

Highlights

  • Raft through the legendary Marmong and Ninguing Gorges - inaccessible by foot
  • Grade IV-VI rapids - among the most challenging commercial rafting in the world
  • Camp in pristine rainforest beaches and interact with indigenous Adi tribe villages

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Fly Delhi to Dibrugarh; drive to Pasighat

    Day 1: Fly Delhi to Dibrugarh; drive to Pasighat

  2. Day 2: Drive Pasighat to Jenging

    Day 2: Drive Pasighat to Jenging

  3. Day 3: Drive to Purung; set up camp

    Day 3: Drive to Purung; set up camp

  4. Day 4: First rafting day - Purung to Pango (Grade IV rapids includi

    Day 4: First rafting day - Purung to Pango (Grade IV rapids including Ninguing)

  5. Day 5: Raft Pango to Cherring beach camp

    Day 5: Raft Pango to Cherring beach camp

  6. Day 6: Raft through major gorges to Paradise Beach camp

    Day 6: Raft through major gorges to Paradise Beach camp

  7. Day 7: Raft to Geku village

    Day 7: Raft to Geku village

  8. Day 8: Raft to Rotung (freshwater spring camp)

    Day 8: Raft to Rotung (freshwater spring camp)

  9. Day 9: Raft Rotung to Pasighat (end of whitewater)

    Day 9: Raft Rotung to Pasighat (end of whitewater)

  10. Day 10: Buffer days, return to Dibrugarh, fly to Delhi

    Day 10-13: Buffer days, return to Dibrugarh, fly to Delhi

Inclusions

  • All accommodation (hotels and riverside camps)
  • All meals during expedition
  • Transport from Dibrugarh airport and back
  • Professional river guides (IRF and Rescue 3 certified)
  • Complete rafting equipment (rafts, paddles, wetsuits, dry bags)
  • All permits (Inner Line Permits, forest permits)

Exclusions

  • Flights to/from Dibrugarh (₹8,000-₹15,000 from Delhi)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal expenses, tips, beverages

Safety guidelines

  1. Only for very experienced rafters - prior Grade IV+ experience mandatory
  2. 18 seats only per departure - early booking essential
  3. Medical fitness certificate required
  4. Helicopter evacuation possible in designated zones only
  5. No mobile network in gorge sections
  6. Wetsuit mandatory for cold water temperatures