Camp Silver Sands, Ganga River 

Value For Money Trip 

2 day Raft  2 night Camp

Rs. 5900 / person 

Golf Course Rapid, Ganga River 
Day 01 : Arrive at Camp  after lunch/tea. Check into tents, camp briefing etc.  Beach volleyball, kayaking or relax.  Campfire dinner and overnight Camp. 
Day 02  : Tea coffee served 7:00 onwards. After breakfast,  get into rafting gear, safety briefing      and raft down big volume Ganga whitewater.  Raft down rapids like "Three Blind Mice",      "Crossfire", "Bodysurfing", "Return to Sender", "Roller Coaster", "Golf Course" and lots more. We end the trip near Laxman Jhula. Drive 30 
Leap of faith
 minutes back to Camp for hot lunch. Afternoon kayaking, volleyball or hike to a nearby village. Campfire barbecue dinner and  overnight Camp.
Day 03 : Tea served by 7:00 am. After breakfast at 8:30am, drive 30 minutes to Kaudiyala.       Board rafts and raft down the two big rapids on this section, the "Daniel's Dip" and  "The Wall". Lots of bodysurfing and float into Camp for hot lunch.  Depart for Delhi. 

 Corporate Team Building Getaways

Corporate Adventure Options 
We are able to tailor special corporate getaways based out of Camp Silver Sands. Several corporates use us for their team outings, planned development programs, meetings and presentations, or other adventure programs. Give us your requirements, and we will be happy to offer you suitable customization.

Join or Request a Kayak Clinic

Nov 10-13, 2011,  Mar 08-11 Our kayak and Inflatable kayak clinics get you closer to the action!

Our inflatable kayak trips and the kayak clinics bring you closer to the water, and to the action! Paddle your own craft, under a watchful eye of your instructor, or learn the eskimo roll from one of our top notch boaters.

Before you Book, Read This !!

State of the art equipment and in house logistics ensure a safe trip

When you wish to visit us, do take the trouble to find out where you are headed! Our Camps are set in the middle of Reserved Forest Areas, and it is a thorough privilege to be so close to nature. We are not a hotel, do not have electricity, heating or refrigeration, and we adhere strictly to eco-guidelines of no bright lights, no loud music, meal timings and no campfires during the fire season. Camp is run, not by hotel school graduates, but by the same guides that ensure a safe river or mountain trip for you. We do not have room service.  We provide you with a clean tent with beds to sleep in, healthy meals each day and a fun day of activity. 

The Kali flows, one of our favorites, straight out of Jungle Book

  Bottomline, if you wish to visit us, come with the purpose of living by India's holiest life force, the Ganga, surrounded by Reserved forests, for the call of the barking deer, or the midnight roar of the leopard ; not for creature comforts that we take for granted, coming from the city.

It will help you enjoy your holiday better, and we appreciate guests who realise this opportunity to commune with nature.

  Why US!!  

There are over a 150 companies operating on the Ganga, and with varying prices, it is indeed hard choosing your outfitter. Our trips are for the discerning customer, who see the values each customer should while buying an adventure trip - a spotless safety record, safety kayakers accompanying each trip, highly trained guides, top-notch equipment, kitchen staff trained in hygienic preparation of meals, and the experience of having run the activity for 20 years! Our employment policy is true to our brand of eco-tourism, with all our guides belonging to the Himalaya. The Aqua Terra Charity Trust supports children's education, and causes in the regions we operate in. Our credentials are hard to match, and our standards, are industry bench mark. Read More...

Camp Silver Sands, Season 2011-12

Dear Adventure Traveler,

 

Camp Silver Sands is bracing for the main season beginning late September 2011 and through to end May 2012.
  
Plan early to book trains / flights and travel to head up as painlessly as possible.  For more about us, and why you will have a safe and reliable trip with Aquaterra Adventures, read more..

 

 Click here for Slide Show on Camp Silver Sands.  Besides weekend getaways, we are introducing the Ultimate Bhagirathi Blast , possibly the best weekend out of New Delhi. On an auspicious spot by the holiest river in the land, Camp Silver Sands is located on the banks of the Ganga, where the river flows back towards the direction of its source.
 
With a safety conscious river experience, experienced staff, Aquaterra Adventures offers 10 months of riverside adventure camps, many treks and climbs over the Indian Himalaya, and the most number of river running expeditions in the Indian Himalaya.  We look forward to hearing from you. Tents at Camp Silver Sands, you home by the Ganga
  
Fay Singh
Aquaterra Adventures 
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NEW TRIP!

The Ultimate Bhagirathi Blast 

Rs. 11000/person

                                                                                
 Arguably the best weekend getaway north of the Indian capital. Three days of non stop action,  Chute, Bhagirathibegins with an initiation run down the Ganga, and our guides preparing you for the big plunge down the Bhagirathi. Read More..

Confluence Rapids, Bhagirathi River 

Ask for departures, or get it custom-built for your group of friends  - this is an 'Aquaterra Special', and you will be hard pressed to find a better weekend option. 

  Camp Only (includes upto 3 meals / beverages + overnight accommodation on twin share : Rs. 1900/person/night or Rs. 3800/tent/night

 

Each Raft trip (depending on section planned for the day) : Rs.850/person/raft trip

 

Maid Tent (small trail tents) with meals only : Rs. 1000/person/night
Kids have the greatest time
Kids are welcome at Camp Silver Sands, in fact they love it more than the adults !  Ask us for kids rafting possibilities, there are sections they can raft too!

 

Maids  are charged at tent rates above.You can pay on our secure online payment gateway, through credit cards, at a bank charge of 2.564%, click to pay now     
 

Bodysurfing on the Ganga3 day raft 2 nights  Rs. 6400 / person - Book Now!

 
Day 01 :  Arrive at Camp Silver Sands for lunch. Check into tents, camp briefing etc. After lunch,      raft a 10 km initiation section from Camp till Shivpuri. Drive back to Camp for hot tea/coffee. Campfire dinner and overnight Camp.
Day 02 : Tea coffee served 7:00 onwards. After breakfast,  get into rafting gear, safety briefing      and raft down big volume Ganga whitewater. Raft down rapids like "Three Blind Mice",   "Crossfire", "Bodysurfing", "Return to volleyball is one of the popular past times at Camp Sender", "Roller Coaster", "Golf Course" and lots more. We  end the trip near Laxman Jhula. Drive 30 minutes back to Camp for hot lunch. . Afternoon kayaking, volleyball or hike to a nearby village. Campfire/barbecue  dinner and  overnight Camp.
Day 03 : Tea served by 7:00 am. After breakfast at 8:30am, drive 30 minutes to Kaudiyala. Board rafts and raft down the two big rapids on this section, the "Daniel's Dip" and  "The Wall". Lots of bodysurfing and float into Camp for hot lunch.  Depart for Delhi.
Miscellaneous Rates/day  
1. Children below 05 years -------------FREE                      
2. Children 6-13 years camping only - 50% of adult cost
3. Children - kid section per raft trip --- Rs. 500
4. Afternoon rapelling (4pm-5pm) ------- Rs. 350 
    (advance booking needed for permit requirement) 
5. Rafting transfers-----------------------------Rs. 700/tfr per car
6. Accompanying Maids---Rs. 1000/nt meals + small tent 

7. Drivers (meals only;stay at Byasi/Kaudiyala)-Rs.500/day 

Service tax of 2.575% extra on all tariffs.

TREK FOR A CAUSE

         OCT 7-15, 2011

KUARI PASS OCT 7-15

 

Eve Poirier is trekking for a cause! You can join her too, and if not, still donate to the cause.Click here for more info.  The pass is probably the best window to view the high Himalayan peaks. The views are simply breathtaking, facing north  the vision sweeps from the gorges of Trishul in the east to the peaks of Kedarnath in the west - the Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Kamet, Gauri Parbat, Hathi Parbat, Nandadevi, Bethartoli, Dunagiri - (all high 6000ers or 7000 m peaks) lined one after the other in a magnificent arc ... Southwards the foothills stretch wave upon wave on to the dim haze of the distant plains. Dotted by some remote villages one also gets good insights into the local life. 
 

Wall, Ganga River

 

 

 
Below JauljibeeTRIP OF THE MONTH 
MAHAKALI / SARDA RIVER EXPEDITION OCT 15-23 

A trip straight out of Jungle Book, the Kali forms the border between India and Nepal, and flows through pristine tropical hillsides, before a 2 day dash to the plains through the terai belt. You can spot leopard pug marks, and chance seeing a wild elephant as you journey down this wilderness corridor. Read More...

FACT SHEET - CAMP SILVER SANDS  

Click here for MAP TO CAMP  

 

OPERATIONAL : Mid-September till May

DISTANCES & LANDMARKS  : 256 kilometres from Delhi via Meerut Bypass - Muzaffarnagar bypass - Roorkee - Hardwar - Rishikesh.  Camp lies 27 kms from Rishikesh on the road leading to Devprayag/Badrinath.  Pass the villages & bridges of Shivpuri & Gular. Look out for a pedestrian suspension bridge (similar to Lakshman Jhoola in Rishikesh) on the Ganga river. This is the first such bridge on the river after leaving Rishikesh.  Camp lies 500 metres upstream of this bridge.  A green board on a telephone pole on the right of the road announces  "CAMP SILVER SANDS - AQUATERRA ADVENTURES". Park behind this pole.  Blow horn or whistle on arrival. Or, walk down a path 10 yards ahead of this pole.

ACCESS FROM NEW DELHI
1) Road : Leave Delhi by 4:00 a.m.  At this hour, driving time is approx. 5 hrs.  with a short break.  Time on road increases with  delays beyond a 5:00 am departure. An AC taxi from Delhi to Camp and back will cost approx. Rs. 8500 for a three day trip. Spend some time in Rishikesh and arrive at Camp for lunch.  For groups of over 20, a 27 seater air-conditioned coach from Delhi to Camp and back for a three day trip will cost approx. Rs. 25,000/-
2) Train : Board the Shatabdi Express early morning 7 am (depending on train winter/summer timings) till Hardwar (11:22 am). Taxi onwards to arrive at camp for lunch.  Alternatively board the Jan Shatabdi at 3:30 pm and reach Hardwar at 7:25pm. Taxi onwards. The Mussourie Express departs Delhi at 10:15 pm reaching Hardwar at 5:30 am the next morning - car onwards.  We can help you in arranging transport and train tickets - train tickets need to be booked well in advance.

Check availability of train tickets at www.indianrail.gov.in, book tickets online at www.irctc.co.in, or check out the chart below

 

Book trains online at www.irctc.co.in 
 
A train ticket costs approx. Rs. 550 one way. 
Station Transfers Hardwar to Camp and back ::
1. 2 day 1 night trip : Rs. 3800 (Indica) ; Rs. 4800 (Tavera/Qualis)
2. 2 day 2 night trip : Rs. 5100 (Indica) ; Rs. 6100 (Tavera/Qualis)
3. 3 day 2 night trip : Rs. 5300 (Indica) ; Rs. 6300 (Tavera/Qualis) 

 

FLIGHTS :
There are now 4 flights a day to Dehradun and back.  The schedules are below (pl check for updated schedules)
Delhi-Dehradun
1. Air India : Dep 10:10 am Arr 11:20 am
2. Jet Konnect : Dep 10:20 am Arr 11:20 am
3. Kingfisher : Dep 10:35 am Arr 11:35 am
4. Kingfisher : Dep 3:20 pm Arr 4:20 pm
Dehradun-Delhi
1. Air India : Dep 11:35 am Arr 12:35 pm
2. Jet Konnect : Dep 11:50 am Arr 12:50 am
3. Kingfisher : Dep 12:00 pm Arr 1:00 pm
4. Kingfisher : Dep 4:50 pm Arr 6:00 pm

 

CHECKLIST FOR ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ITEMS:
01. Woollens/thermal underwear
02. Wind/rain  proof jacket
03. GOOD sandals - something which will last the trip. If you have a good pair of sandals, that will suffice. Or, spare sneakers/flip flops will be handy for camp.
04. Socks
05. Flash Light - important. Don't forget spare batteries.
06. Sun Shade/Hat 
07. Sunscreen/Sun block with SPF 70 and above
08. Vaseline/Lip Salve
09. Insect Repellent (only in September)
10. Personal Toiletries - towels/soap etc.                                     
11. Long trousers / long shirts / Tshirts etc.    
12. Good pair of shorts, quick dry for raft
13. Swim suit for ladies - a bikini top and bottom is great for wearing under a quick drying T shirt
14. Alcohol / cigarettes - not available on trip
15. Sunglasses with eyeglass retainers

 

Temperatures at Camp : Temperatures at Camp vary between a day time high in early 30's to a minimum of 4-6 degrees celsius. Carrying a light jacket is helpful even in summer as it can cool down with a sudden shower. Being a low valley, even winter days are very warm, and great for a morning paddle out.  

 

 
TRAVEL LIGHT WITH SOFT BAGS - YOU NEED TO WALK 3 MINS TO CAMP WITH YOUR BAGS

IMPORTANT NOTE
1) Consumption of alcohol or drugs is not permitted upto 6 hours before or  on a raft trip. We will, without refund, refuse intoxicated persons.
2) All meals are served at a central dining area - including tea, coffee (twice a day) and soft drinks.  There is no room service.
3) No loud music, no bright lights are allowed. You are in Reserved Forest Area, and we encourage people who appreciate the joy of being very close to nature.
4) Camp is spread out on a sand bank along the Ganga river, and tents are lined against the upper end of the riverside bank. You are allotted tents on the basis of your booking, and the furthest you expect to walk from your tent to the central area, could be upto 250 metres. Under usual circumstances, you would only be in your tent to sleep or to change.
5)  Pending payments/dues, if any, to be settled upon arrival.  Our ground staff could refuse service, incase payments are not closed upon arrival.
6) NO SWIMMING at camp is allowed, unless supervised by our guides.
7) Requests for seperate camp fires, in-tent snacks, or change in meal plan below cannot be serviced.  
8) Should you arrive at Camp late, you may miss your river trip. River running is a pre planned group activity, so leave early for Camp so you make it on time. In the interest of your own safety, we do not run the river after 4pm.

MEAL PLAN
We are proud of the excellent cuisine served in camp with emphasis on wholesome, hygienic and delicious melas.Fresh fruits and vegetables are obtained locally.
BREAKFAST: Continental & Indian: Corn flakes/porridge, eggs, toast/pancakes/french toast, parantha, butter, jam, baked beans/french fries, fruits, tea/coffee.
LUNCH : Indian: Normally vegetarian consisting of Dal/rajma, two vegetables, rice (fried/plain), chapati, papad, salad,&  fruit
DINNER : A special meal with variations of  Barbeque Indian, Continental or Chinese cuisine complete with dessert.

 

Note : Dinner is served from 8:30pm-9:30pm, keeping in mind our need to adhere to strict Forest Department guidelines. Dinner will not be available should you not serve yourselves before 9:30pm.  

TEA BREAKS: Tea/coffee with snacks/biscuits.

 

ACCOMMODATION
Deluxe tents (beds, mattresses and quilts provided) on twin share. Each tent is furnished with 2 camp cots, a table, two chairs. Toilet tents have dry-pit toilets (the only toilets allowed as per Reserved Forest camping regulations) with western style commodes over a pit. We also have 2 shower stalls.
We can accommodate upto 70 persons at camp at any point in time. 
Note: We dont accomodate drivers at camp. Drivers are requested to sleep in their cars and eating facilities can be availed 3 kms in either direction from camp.    

ACTIVITIES AT CAMP

Besides rafting one could kayak on a placid stretch near the camp or opt for hike to a typical village opposite the camp or even go for longer hikes (5-6hrs) in the surrounding hills. Facilities are available for Beach games like volleyball, frisbee, tennis ball, badminton, cricket etc. A day in camp is rounded off with a campfire and a leisurely evening with fellow rafters.
Rapelling on a rock face can be organised with an extra charge of Rs 250/- Since the permits need to be sought from the forest department one needs to confirm plans at the time of the booking.