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River Rafting · Uttarakhand
Upper Alaknanda Expedition (Chamoli to Rudraprayag)
moderate4-5 days
Duration
4-5 days
Price
40,000
Group size
1–8
Best time
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Nearest city: Rishikesh
One of India most technical and challenging river trips with 73 km of continuous Grade III-V rapids including the famous Hillary Fall (Grade V) and Kakar Fall (Grade V).
Highlights
- Run Hillary Fall (Grade V) and Kakar Fall (Grade V) - among the hardest in India
- 75-80 rapids over 73 km through the dramatic Garhwal gorge system
- Only a handful of commercial operators worldwide run this section
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive Rishikesh to Kaldubagar via Devprayag and Rudraprayag
Day 1: Drive Rishikesh to Kaldubagar via Devprayag and Rudraprayag
Day 2: Raft Chamoli to Kaldubagar (15 km, Grade IV-V rapids includi
Day 2: Raft Chamoli to Kaldubagar (15 km, Grade IV-V rapids including Hillary Fall)
Day 3: Raft Kaldubagar to Gauchar (20 km, Grade III-IV)
Day 3: Raft Kaldubagar to Gauchar (20 km, Grade III-IV)
Day 4: Raft Gauchar to Rudraprayag (20 km, Kakar Fall Grade V)
Day 4: Raft Gauchar to Rudraprayag (20 km, Kakar Fall Grade V)
Day 5: Drive Rudraprayag back to Rishikesh
Day 5: Drive Rudraprayag back to Rishikesh
Inclusions
- Hotel/camping accommodation
- All meals during expedition
- Professional river guides with Grade V experience
- All rafting and safety equipment
- Camping gear
- Transport from Rishikesh and back
Exclusions
- Personal insurance (must cover Grade V rafting)
- Personal expenses and tips
Safety guidelines
- Only for expert rafters with proven Grade IV+ experience
- All Grade V rapids fully scouted; portage may be required
- Volume-dependent - some rapids change grade with water levels
- Minimum group size: 6 persons
- Safety kayakers and throw bag specialists positioned at major drops