Indus Rafting Expedition
The most epic rafting trip in IndiaQuick Facts
Dates:
No fixed departure (14 days)
Best time to for the trip from 15th July to the end of August
For date customization feel free to contact us
Price: $ 1600 per head
Difficulty Level: Moderate / Challenging
Rapid Class: 1 to 4+
Location: Ladakh
Overview
Come on an unforgettable Rafting-Kayaking Expedition with Wet n Wild Explorations where you get a chance to experience the thrill of high volume white water where you will navigate through exciting grade 4 & 5 rapids with full river and ground support from the best of the guides in the industry.
Trip Overview
Top-notch equipment & safety gears
On river & on ground support throughout the expedition
Campsite at serene locations
All meals, transport & walky-talky support
One raft with guide, three safety kayakers and support vehicle to carry all provisions and the luggages.
Days: 13 nights, 14 days
Start & End Point: Leh-to-Leh
Itenary
Day 1
Leh to Demchok (driving 8 hours)
Leh to Demchok (driving 8 hours)
Today we will leave early morning and have lunch on the way. Once we reach at the Denchok campsite we stay there overnight, rest and recuparate.
Day 2
Demchok to Koyol (rafting)
Demchok to Koyol (rafting)
Next day we will have early breakfast and leave early as we will need to start with a section that is an completely unpaddled.
We leave by 8 am, have packed lunch on the way. Once we reach Koyol we will pitch our tents for the day there. However, we will keep the plan flexible depending on the river situation.
Day 3
Koyol to Rongo (rafting)
Koyol to Rongo (rafting)
Day 3 again marks another unpaddled section for us to traverse. So, we start early. After another exciting day of paddling we camp at Rongo. However, we need to keep our plan and campsite flexible as per the river situation.
Day 4
Rongo to Muth (rafting)
Rongo to Muth (rafting)
The get-up call will be around 5:30 am and we need to start by 8 am today, as well. You will be provided with packed lunch on this day, which we will enjoy in-between paddling and in some serene locale. We reach Muth and camp there. After hot dinner you catch up on the much needed good sleep.
Day 5
Muth to Chumathang (rafting)
Muth to Chumathang (rafting)
Today will be another exciting day as we get to visit and relax in hot-springs! Rejuvenate those tired muscles and reflect on our journey so far. However, we keep this day also a little flexible to accommodate the paddling course and the campsite at the pre-decided location, Chumathang. Bond over hot dinner at campsite and retire to our tents for the day.
Day 6
Chumathang to Kiari (rafting)
Chumathang to Kiari (rafting)
This day marks the begining of another highlights of the expeditions - the class 3 & 4 grade rapids! From today we will be changing from oar-rick to paddle boards. We will be negotiating these challenging rapids from today onwards. After an exciting course of paddling we reach in the evening at the Kiari campsite, rest and get ourselves ready for the next day.
Day 7
Kiari to Himiya (rafting)
Kiari to Himiya (rafting)
Today's plan include 5 to 6 hrs of paddling. We will have breaks in between and stop for lunch. Our campsite will be at Himiya and we will have dinner at the campsite.
Day 8
Himiya to Upshi (rafting)
Himiya to Upshi (rafting)
Day 8 involes another 5 to 6 hrs of paddling on the exciting and inviting Indus. We run through quite a few rounds of grade 3 & 4 rapids with our skilled guides at the helm. Thereafter, we reach Upshi, stay overnight at another serene campsite, have dinner and rest.
Day 9
Upshi to Karu (rafting, driving)
Upshi to Karu (rafting, driving)
Today's plan starts with a paddling secrion. However, we need to avoid the dam section and so we take our on-ground support, drive till a location below the dam and start paddling somewhere from this area and reach campsite at Karu. There our daily routine follows till we retire to our camps for rest.
Day 10
Karu to Phey (rafting)
Karu to Phey (rafting)
Now, here is another that you should mark on this Indus expedition. This will be a mesmerizing, scenic day for you where you are welcomed by the deep, reverberating valleys! Paddling is also on the easy side as this is more of a floating day. We reach at Phey and camp there for the night.
Day 11
Phey to Alchi (rafting, driving)
Phey to Alchi (rafting, driving)
This is a day where we paddle, then we take our lunch over the dam section on the way and then drive to Alchi and camp there for the day. As simple, as it sounds!
Day 12
Alchi to Khalsi (rafting)
Alchi to Khalsi (rafting)
Get ready! And when we say get ready it is the announcement for another exciting part of your journey through Indus! Here comes the much heard-of and challenging Lower Indus with big rapids that will keep you company till the last paddling day. So, yes, like we said, get ready to lap-up all the excitement that is in store for you.
Day 13
Khalsi to Achinathang (rafting)
Khalsi to Achinathang (rafting)
This section that we will navigate on day 12 offers good class 4 or 5 rapids, with big volume water! A splashy day, indeed! We will have lunch in between, reach the campsite at Achinathang and rest for the day.
Day 14
Achinathang to Beema (rafting, driving)
Achinathang to Beema (rafting, driving)
Today is the last day and combines a 3 hrs paddling and same day drive back to Leh that will take approximately 4 hrs. We reach at the end of an exciting journey where you take back loads of memory to last a lifetime!
Pricing
Cost: $ 1600 per head
Minimum group size - 4. For smaller groups we are happy to do the expedition for a minor increase in price, or we can club you with other groups depending on availability. For larger groups (8 or more) we are happy to give discounts, reach out to us for the same!
What is included in the cost
Vehicle transport
All arrangements for staying and camping
Accommodation on twin sharing basis in tents / hotel
Meals and safe drinking water will be provided by us
All rafting / camping / kayaking equipment
Inner Line Permits
We recommend you to bring your own sleeping bags, however we will have sleeping bags available for use
Kayak rental price included
What is NOT included in the cost
Flights
Expenses of any personal nature (laundry / phone calls / alcohol / cigarettes / insurance / camera fee / etc.)
Any expense incurred due to force of nature such as landslides, bad weather or reasons beyond our control
Tips & gratuities (we recommend 5-10% of your trip cost- to be distributed among the team) – personal choice
Travel & cancellation insurance