In May 2005, Aquaterra Adventures operated the first rafting descent successfully on the entire Tons river since 1986 (run by Jim Morison of White Magic), almost a first descent as the river had changed considerably over 19 years. On the Middle Tons between Lunagad and Tiuni, the river drops at an average rate of 32 feet per kilometer. This includes a drop of 78 feet/kilometer over the last three and a half kilometers before Tiuni. Amazing scenery, world class whitewater make this a premier expedition for the white water paddler. We run several rapids ranging from Class III to Class IV+/V, with whitewater sections separated by maybe a hundred yards or less of flat water.
It aims to propagate the sheer adrenaline and magic of taking on 40 kms of quality whitewater from Gyunhatti till Tiuni, in what could possibly be, one of the finest whitewater experiences possible in the world today. Adrenaline pumping river days are followed by relaxed afternoons, to be spent under leafy alders, taking short hikes into the alpine forests and camping out near fields of calf high mint and marijuana.
Note : Kids are welcome to be part of the programme, except on the two river running days to Tiuni.
Trip Itinerary ::
Day 00 (May 2) : Board overnight Train 4041 Mussourie Express leaving at 10:10pm.
Day 01 (May 3) : Arrive Hardwar at 6 am and arrive at Camp (435 km from Delhi) in the Tons valley by lunchtime. Check in to tents, and relax. Optional short river trip for those interested. Campfire dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 02-03 (May 4-5) : Rafting on the Tons from Mori-Khunigad. Familiarization with paddling commands and paddling strokes. Take short walks to the Lunagad pool, or relax at Camp. Campfire dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 04 (May 6) : Drive to Sandhra village and trek 3 hours to Mora village. Packed lunch enroute. Return to Camp by early afternoon, relax at Camp. Overnight Camp.
Day 05-06 (May 7-8) : Leave Camp to begin 2 days of exhilirating river rafting, dedicated to the 21 km section from Mori till Tiuni, where the Pabbar River meets the Tons. This is the more continuous part of our expedition. Days are mixed with running several continuous Class 4 rapids in a day and camping by lunch on beautiful alpine meadows above the river, taking walks into the forest and breathing rhododendron-scented air. Its a great mix of high adrenaline rafting and soothing camping in very scenic surroundings. Drive back to Camp - shower, relax and party!
Day 07 (May 9) : After brunch, drive to Dehradun to board Train No. 2018 Dehradun Shatabdi from Dehradun to Delhi.
