Kameng River Rafting Expedition
Expedition into the heart of the jungle
Quick Facts
Dates:
November 26th to November 8th December (13 days)
For date customization feel free to contact us
Price: $ 1350 per head
Difficulty Level: Moderate / Challenging
Rapid Class: 1 to 4+
Location: Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, North East India.
Overview
Enter the last frontier of the North Eastern part of India. The Kameng River in Arunachal Pradesh is a tributary of the Brahmaputra, which has only been accessible for river rafting and kayaking in the past 10 years.
Why? NE India gets a lot of rain, which is reflected in some of the finest whitewater in the world, lush rainforests, and breath-taking flora and fauna. The tribal communities that live there are rich in culture. The Kameng’s remoteness is precious and fragile. You feel lucky just to experience such a special area, hidden from the rest of the world. There are a few days on this trip, rafting through the jungle that you will not even come across tribal villages. While other tributaries of the Brahmaputra are spectacular, the technical challenge of the Kameng keeps us coming back for more. This trip is for experienced rafters and kayakers with an adventurous spirit and willingness to explore the unknown.
Trip Overview
Number of days: 13 days, 12 nights;
Grade: Difficult with Grade III+ & IV rapids in high volume river
Length: 180 kms starting from Riga to Tippa
Additional Activities: Start and end your day with Yoga under certified yoga instructor, river side and remote area camping, hike to local villages and cultural interaction
Itenary
Day 01
Assemble at Bhalukpong. Overnight stay at a camp.
Day 02
Drive 3 hours to Seppa. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 03
Drive 4 hours to Riga and set up camp. Get the raft and gear ready for the expedition. One can walk down the beach and enjoy the twittering of the birds and the rushing water. Dinner around the campfire is filled with conversation about the coming days on the river.
Day 04
Layover day. Spend the day exploring the surroundings and getting to know the Kameng corridor. One can choose to wake up late, laze around the camp or take a nature walk, sunbathe, bird watch, try a hand at fishing or just lie on the beach and read a book. Depending on flows and at the trip leader’s discretion, we may raft a section of the river. Camp at Riga.
Day 05
Today the river journey begins. Paddle through a gorge which provides some stunning views. Paddle bouncy grade 3 rapids which are the highlight of the day as a lot of small streams and rivers come in adding volume. As we leave the first gorge, we float through the Seppa town to pitch camp on a sandy river beach. Spectacular views of streams falling into the Kameng surround us and we go to bed dreaming of the river and what the next day holds.
Day 06
The day starts with an easy float section as we go away from the villages into the remote gorge of the Kameng, where there are good grade 3-4 rapids before we reach camp at the rivers’ confluence.
Day 07
This is a great section of the Kameng River as the Bichom River joins it, increasing volume adding punch to the rapids. We encounter 23 grade 3 to 4 plus rapids. We scout the rapids and negotiate them accordingly. Set up camp in the afternoon and rest our aching muscles. This is the entrance to the remote section on the Kameng River.
Day 08
Layover day. One can choose to wake up late, laze around the camp, sunbathe, bird watch, try a hand at fishing or just lay on the beach and read a book.
Day 09
Paddle a solid grade 4 section into a remote canyon. Camp at Stampede Camp.
Day 10
Today we encounter 18 grade 3 to 4 rapids. Once we raft pass the dam site we negotiate awesome ‘full on’ whitewater. Camp.
Day 11
The last day on the river has 17 grade 3-4 plus rapids and a stunning gorge. Set up camp by a rapid tonight to celebrate the last evening around the camp fire on the trip.
Day 12
Raft to Tippi – the takeout point where the river slows down as it enters the plains. Transfer to Bhalukpong and overnight stay at a camp.
Day 13
Drive to Guwahati. Trip ends with some great memories of the Kameng River.
Pricing
Cost: $ 1350 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