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Title: |
Kali -
Sharda Expedition |
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Area: |
Kumaon
Himalaya, Hills of Uttar Pradesh |
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Class: |
II - IV |
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Season: |
Mid-November
to Mid-December |
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Duration: |
08 Days / 07
Nights |
Note
Dates of your choice can be offered subject to a minimum group of
04 pax. |
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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,
stalactite & stalagmite hillsides, fresh water streams, large
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 a complete outdoor wilderness experience in a league of its
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Itinery: |
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Overnight train from Delhi to Kathgodam. |
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Arive
Kathgodam early morning. Drive Kathgodam to Pithoragarh (07 hrs).
Overnight at Rest House. Views of Panchuli more than compensate
for the long drive. |
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Drive
Pithoragarh to put-in at Jhulaghat (02 hrs). Raft an initiation
stretch of 15 kms of Class II+ rapids passing many stalactite and
stalagmite formations. Camp by late afternoon and hike to nearby
village. |
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We
pass Pancheshwar where the Kali meets the Saryu, and is now called
the Sarda. We camp below the confluence for a relaxed afternoon.
Angling for the Golden mahseer is an exciting option. Hike into
Pancheshwar village. Overnight Camp. |
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The
river begins to get speedy as we negotiate a series of Class III
rapids. The day is marked by thick jungles and less-inhabited
sections. Camp overnight. |
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Rest
day to explore the surroundings, hike and relax. |
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Today,
we raft 20kms to camp below the Class IV Chooka rapid. |
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We
begin to enter the terai jungles today with great white water and
the chance of spotting a wild elephant. We reach Boom for the
drive to Kathgodam. Overnight Ranikhet Express to Delhi. |
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Arrive
Delhi. Depart for onward destination. |
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All further information on request.
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Feel free to
contact us for further details, costing,
and customized adventure trips. |
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