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Brahmaputra Whitewater River Rafting

brahmaputra-river-raftingAn exciting, true life journey into India’s tribal northeast and down one of the world's greatest rivers. The trip on the great Brahmaputra River starts at Tuting, where Tsang Po, the name given to it in Tibet, takes on the name Siang in Arunachal Pradesh. Be prepared for some of the most outstanding big whitewater river rafting and kayaking there is to offer in the world. Rapids like the Toothfairy at Cherring, Pulsating Pulsi will give you more than enough adrenaline to tell the folks back home. This self contained river run proposes a remarkable river rafting trip through tropical forests, gorges and a window into rich traditions, unlike any other. Brahmaputra River is for anyone who is looking for a thrilling river rafting and kayaking trip and will be rewarded with an experience that will give you goose bumps whenever you feel about it.

Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

Fly from Delhi to get to Dibrugarh, a city on the banks of lower Brahmaputra. After checking in at the hotel and one can set off to see an ethnic weaving centre and a heritage tea garden. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 02: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

Travel today by ferry from Dibrugarh to Pasighat. It is an eight hour ride and an enjoyable one. The white water river rafting offers great views of the flora and fauna on the riverbeds. Be on the look out to spot some magnificent resident and migratory birds. One may as well get to see the Ganges River Dolphin. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Days 03 and 04: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

We will drive to the opening point on the river that will take us through the rainforest and Adi settlements. We will be stopping often to get photographs and to talk to the locals. Camp during the night and travel the next day to Tuting. One reaches Tuting in the evening, pitches camp and enjoys a hot dinner around a campfire and then hit the sleeping bags.

Day 05: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

This is a relaxed day and you can hike up to the Jedu village to discover the culture and traditions of the tribal people. Late afternoon is spent on a complete briefing of safety on the river, an introduction to paddling commands and the basics of rafting, kayaking and rescue procedures.

Day 06: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

Today we have been waiting for, the first day of the river run. The Brahmaputra in all its glory gives one an experience on its grade 4 rapids with the ‘Ninguing’ rapid and then ‘Pulsating Pulsi’ further below Palsi Village. We reach Pango in the afternoon and set up camp. Dinner around the campfire is never quiet on this evening as there are plenty of experiences and adventures of the day to share and relive.

Day 07: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

Paddle from Pango to Cherring today. One begins the journey by paddling to the huge Pango rapid. Then we move on to the Ninguing and Marmong canyon. Discover a land virtually untouched by civilization and enjoy the experience of being in one of the world’s most remote jungle canyons. The virgin forests that surround us create the perfect setting for the exhilarating ‘Rikor’ and ‘Zebra Rock’ rapids. Set up camp for the day, by the ‘Toothfairy’ so that we can see what is to come the next day.

Day 08: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

We walk around the ‘Toothfairy’ - a grade 6 rapid; to make our way out of the Marmong gorge. We encounter and negotiate grade 4 rapids such as the ‘Hairy Hari’, ’Broken Oar’ and lots more. Set up camp below Ramsingh.

Day 09: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

Start the day with a float trip to the ‘Moying Madness’ that is definite to get your adrenalin pumping on a grade 4+ rapid. The part below is comparatively mellow, till one reaches Nubo. The ‘Karo Killer’ brings us to Geku, where we pitch camp. Enjoy evening stories as we sit around the campfire.

Day 10: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

Enjoy the gushing sound of the river as it gently awakens you. Today is a relaxed day and one can select to hike in the hills that surround us, go kayaking on the river or just laze around the camp.

Day 11: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

Float trip is the call for the day and it takes you past various Adi tribal settlements. We will as well pass the confluence of the Brahmaputra and Siyom. Watch the world pass by you softly and enjoy the sights and sounds of Yembung and Rotung township. Rotung is our stop for the day and we reach in time for lunch. Refresh your body and mind with a dip in the water in the fresh water spring and be prepared to head back to the urban world.

Day 12: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

Raft from Rotung to Pasighat. We enter the last whitewater rafting trip part on the Brahmaputra before it flows into the plains. The river looks huger now, and offers a different charm than what we saw in the last few days. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 13: Brahmaputra River Rafting Trip

We departure to Pasighat and take a ferry to Dibrugarh from Boghiwheel Ghat. The flight from Dibrugarh gets us back to Delhi with stories and memories to last until your next journey on the Brahmaputra.

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