Overview
SHIVPURI TO RISHIKESH RAFTING & CAMPING PACKAGE
Itinerary
On arrival at Alaknanda River Adventure Camp, meet & greet by our camp manager followed by briefing about camps, do’s & dont’s, tent allotment & later hot lunch at our dining area. Afternoon free for rest or you can enjoy different activities at camp like beach volleyball, badminton, rappelling and rock climbing etc. In the evening, snacks along with a cup of tea/coffee, which is followed by bonfire & dinner at riverside in our dining area.
River Rafting Morning leisurely Breakfast, post breakfast our river expert will brief you about the rafting techniques, get ready for river rafting from Shivpuri to NIM Beach, this is thrilling run and one will encounter rapids called Return to Sender (Grade 3), Roller Coaster (Grade 3+), Golf Course (Grade 3+), Initiation (Grade 2). After this one can also enjoy body surfing and cliff jumping, later hit the another important rapids Double Trouble (Grade 2), Hilton (Grade 2), etc. Finish your rafting trip at NIM Beach Rishikesh and then after refreshments depart for onward destination.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.