The experience
A punchy white-water run on the upper Alaknanda in the Garhwal Himalaya, fed by glacial melt from the high peaks above Joshimath. Cold, clear, continuous Grade III-IV rapids in a steep mountain gorge for paddlers wanting a step up from Rishikesh.
Signature moments
The moments you'll remember.
Glacier-fed Garhwal riverContinuous Grade III-IVSteep mountain gorgePilgrim-route sceneryCold clear waterStep up from Rishikesh
Good to know - full transparency
Indicative itinerary and pricing — our specialist adventure-operator partnership is being finalised; exact departures, grades and rates confirmed on enquiry.
What's included
- Professional river guides and safety kayakers
- All rafting gear — self-bailing rafts, wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, paddles
- Riverside tented camping with sleeping bags and mats
- All meals on the river (camp kitchen)
- Group safety, throw-bags and first-aid equipment
- Permits and river-running fees as applicable
Not included
- Travel to and from the put-in / take-out point
- Sleeping-bag liner and personal river clothing
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance (mandatory for white-water trips)
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
- Costs arising from weather, road blocks or flow changes beyond our control
The gallery
A glimpse of what awaits.
₹22,000
per person