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Dear Adventurer,
As winter closes in, few options remain for the adrenaline seeker. As higher altitude treks and hikes wait for spring, there are still a few exciting outdoor options available. Few trips match the extreme non stop action that the  Upper Alaknanda trip provides. The trip starts from our base on the Ganges river near the pilgrim town of Rishikesh, and launches from the town of Chamoli river to end at Rudraprayag, descending 70 kms of a classic river run negotiating over 85 Class 3+/4 rapids!! One of the most technical raft trips in Uttarakhand, this thrill-a-minute trip makes for a great way to end the year. Camp Silver Sands is also open through the year end festivities.  If you are looking for a quiet getaway, with short hikes, learning how to paddle a kayak, or do some short raft trips, or simply laze at Camp, this is one of the premier outdoor options at this time of year. We hope to see you under the stars this winter. Sincerely, Fay Singh
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| UPPER ALAKNANDA DEC 25-30, 2010 |
A scenic drive of 165 kms (6hrs) hours takes us past the town of Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Nandprayag, situated on holy confluences which later form India's holiest river, the Ganga. We reach Kaldubagarh, situated above the Alaknanda, on the road to India's holiest shrines for the Hindus, Badrinath. Enroute, we pass Rudraprayag, best known for the infamous man-eating leopard shot down by Jim Corbett in 1932 in its forests. One of the most exciting the river runs in this part of the Himalaya, we take you through thick forests and deep gorges and cascading whitewater, Foaming rapids, sandy beaches and starry nights make this a truly memorable outdoor trip.
The trip starts from our base on the Ganges river near the pilgrim town of Rishikesh, and launches from the town of Chamoli river to end at Rudraprayag, descending 70 kms of a classic river run negotiating over 85 Class 3+/4 rapids, including Hillary Fall, where Sir Edmund Hillary's Ocean to Sky expedition halted, unable to go any further. |
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CAMP SILVER SANDS, GANGA RIVER  An excellent getaway from city stress - the tented river camp offers complete outdoor experience with white water rafting at its very best, camp games, solitude, campfire tales, kayaking, abseiling, good food and new found friends. And, for the not so adventurous, a great holiday to put their feet up & relax, with a few lazy walks thrown in. For people with more time on their hands, we recommend hike and kayak combinations, combined with rafting the thrilling 36-km section of the Ganga. An experieced outdoor team takes care of your safety and ensure you have a great experience, time and again. |
Hiking, Angling, or plain Lazing... 
Coast into a getaway you will never want to get away from. People of all ages, from all walks of life are welcome. The philosophy of Kuflon Basics is simple: When you take a break from life, you discover life itself. Its all back to basics in this eco-friendly paradise! This experience with nature does not have to be about hard beds or unhygienic food. Every need and comfort is well planned and taken care of, a perfect balance.
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Maha Kali - Sarda Feb 11-19, 2011
The Kali river forms the international border between India and Nepal in its upper reaches. A self-contained river journey down this river is one of the prime options in this part of the Himalaya. The river flows past terraced farms of Kumaoni and Nepali villages, fresh water streams, sandy beaches, thick tropical jungles, plantations as we travel downstream through the terai belt negotiating exciting white water. With the Mahseer making it an angler's delight, the lack of road access makes it a complete wilderness journey. After the first few days of serene float past its confluence with the Saryu at Pancheshwar (also a famous fishing spot) with the occasional big rapid, the Kali makes its final descent to the plains in the last day on river, beginning with the mighty Chooka rapid. Flowing past the terai hills after densely forested hillsides, this trip is an outdoor wilderness experience in a league of its own.
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| Latest News - we are looking... |
We are launching our first 'activotel' , an 18 room property beginning operations in early 2011. We'll be offering a varied day long activity schedule, one of the first of its kind in the country. People can choose from yoga, birding, climbing, hiking, rafting, inflatable kayaking, hard shell kayak school, biking etc.
 We are looking for qualified instructors, preferably women, people who love the outdoors, are comfortable with kids, are amiable, and enjoy interacting with guests from varied backgrounds.
Email if you think you fit the bill, are willing to be based in the mountains, and are willing to learn, fast. Most of all, if you have a good sense of humor and are, a good sport.
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Check out what the latest Frommers guide has to say !
Kinnaur and Spiti Travel
Rafting on the Zanskar
Chadar & Ladakh Treks
""one of the best Indian adventure operators, which runs a wide range of tours and treks customized to suit your personal interests and abilities. Working with highly experienced and knowledgeable guides"" 
With over a 120 outfitters on a 36 km section, we hope the rafting industry of the Ganga will survive the discount death-spiral it is headed towards, and a stable Tourism policy in Uttarakhand will prevail. You can help on your part - sign up with companies that are licensed, have a good track record, have licensed guides and an experienced team.
On our part, we offer
- expert leadership
- top notch equipment
- safety kayak accompanies each trip
- widest range of mountain & river travel in the Himalaya, and beyond
- find us online easily on an informed website
- seamless booking process
- pay online by a secure credit card link
- our trips are safer, & simply, more fun
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Karnali - Bardia Feb 25-Mar 09  Beginning with a visit to the famous Bardia National Park, and then journeying for eight days and 140 kilometers without seeing a single sign of the modern world, makes this trip Nepal's finest multi day river rafting. The rapids earlier on are comparatively easy, but as you enter the main canyon, be prepared for a thrill-a-minute adventure!
There is a rapid waiting for you every corner. The Karnali's headwaters come off of Mount Kailas in Tibet, the center of the universe for both Buddhist and Hindu religions, and then slice through the Himalayas in a series of magnificent and isolated gorges and forests. From easy-going class 3 to continuous and powerful Class 4+/5 rapids, there are miles of beautiful scenery, pristine beaches, and deep gorges. |
The Grand Canyon of the Colorado, Apr 18-May 5, 2011
It is one of the most famous adventures on the planet.... And with good reason. Journeying for 14 days and 226 miles down the Colorado river is the smallest part of this trip. We get a chance to explore the Grand Canyon from within, with its scenic side hikes and spectacular waterfalls. You'll camp on expansive sandy beaches retracing the expedition of Major John Wesley Powell in 1867 and visit ancient Indian ruins.
Trip closes Dec 10, 2010 |
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As we end 16 years of operation, we thank you for your continued support and wish you all a very festive year end. We have enjoyed your loyalty over the years, and it has truly fired our endeavor to continue to push the envelope. For that, and for inspiring us, we are truly grateful. 2010 saw us run international trips, lead climbing fixed departures to 7000 metres, and set the pace for things to come. From all of us, have a fabulous year end.  We will be back in 2011, with a brand new website, new trips, getaways, hikes, climbs and expeditions!
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