Uttarakhand
Destination
White Water Rafting
Adventure
The Tons River valley is one of the most fascinating river valleys in Himalayas. It is located at Netwar village; the confluence of the Rupin and Supin rivers. The Rupin river originates from the Rupin Pass and flows down till Netwar and confluences with Supin River, which comes from Har ki dun and Ruinsara valleys. The river is “baptized” and called the Tons River. It flows down through the deep gorge that separates the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The area is inhabited by the well- known tribe of Jaunsar-Bawar, who are called Jaunsaries. This river is less in volume, but very exciting for white water lovers. We can do couple of days rafting stretches to multi-day rafting expedition in this beautiful valley.
| Total Duration |
04 Nights / 05 Days
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| Grade |
Moderate
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| Best Season |
May to June
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| Accommodation |
Tented Campsite – 4
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| Food |
All meals included
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| Travel |
In small, non-AC vehicles/coach depending on group size
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ADVENTURE TRIP
The Tons River valley is one of the most fascinating river valleys in Himalayas. It is located at Netwar village; the confluence of the Rupin and Supin rivers. The Rupin river originates from the Rupin Pass and flows down till Netwar and confluences with Supin River, which comes from Har ki dun and Ruinsara valleys. The river is “baptized” and called the Tons River. It flows down through the deep gorge that separates the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The area is inhabited by the well- known tribe of Jaunsar-Bawar, who are called Jaunsaries. This river is less in volume, but very exciting for white water lovers. We can do couple of days rafting stretches to multi-day rafting expedition in this beautiful valley.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL DEHRADUN DRIVE TO MORI (DRIVE 6HRS)
Arrive at Dehradun railway station, drive 6 hours to Mori. We will pass through Mussoorie and have lunch there. This drive will take us through the Yamuna river valley upto Nougaon and we take diversion to Purola. Purola is small town with its beautiful paddy fields. We climb through very dense Pine forest to Jarmola Dhar. We can see Kedarkanth peak and snowy mountains further north. A short drive will take us to the very beautiful Tons river valley. Check in to our camp near Mori.
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DAY 2: RAFTING ON TONS - MAHASU TEMPLE
After breakfast and briefing about rafting techniques and safety, we will drive 5 min. to Sandra, where we will start our first adventure on this beautiful river. We will negotiate the Class 3 rapids on this day. Finish our rafting at Khunigad. Return to camp for lunch.
Evening we will explore this amazing valley by car to Hanol. Mahasu Devta Temple, built in 9th century, is located on the Tuini-Mori road at Hanol. The temple is dedicated to Mahasu Devta. Lord Mahasu is the chief deity of this temple. The temple was constructed in Huna architectural style initially but, over the ages, acquired a mixed style. Return to camp for night stay.
Evening we will explore this amazing valley by car to Hanol. Mahasu Devta Temple, built in 9th century, is located on the Tuini-Mori road at Hanol. The temple is dedicated to Mahasu Devta. Lord Mahasu is the chief deity of this temple. The temple was constructed in Huna architectural style initially but, over the ages, acquired a mixed style. Return to camp for night stay.
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DAY 3: RAFTING ON TONS - SHORT TREK
Today we will run this river little upstream to make it more exciting. We will put our rafts near our camp with additional safety briefing. Tons river is shallow with many pour-over and tricky rapids. We need lots of maneuvering. We will encounter many Class 3 and 4 rapids to day. Return to the camp for lunch. After lunch we will cross the Tons river by suspension bridge near our camp and walk to the nearby villages to see their lifestyle and culture. Evening back to camp for night stay.
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DAY 4: MORI-SANKRI-TALUKA (DAY EXCURSION)
Today we will head to Sankri and Taluka villages by Jeep. Taluka village is the road-head for the famous trekking route for Har-ki-dun and Ruinsara Tal treks. This drive is very beautiful through dense forest of Pine, Oak and Rhododendron. We cross many waterfalls and have breathtaking views of the valley and high mountain ranges of Swargarohini group. Trekking is an option for the enthusiastic ones, to Datmir village, which is located on high hill top near Taluka. Picnic lunch at Taluka. Drive back to the camp at Mori.
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DAY 5: MORI-DEHRADUN-DELHI
After breakfast we drive back to Dehradun via Purola and Mussoorie. Catch the evening Satabdi Express to Delhi.
