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Fact Sheet: Camp Silver Sands, Ganga River
OPERATIONAL: Mid-September till early 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. W alk down a path 10 yards ahead of this pole.
ACCESS FROM NEW DELHI:
1) 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.
2) Board the Shatabdi Express early morning 7 am (depending on train winter/summer timings) till Hardwar (11:40 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.
3) For groups of over 20, a 27 seater air-conditioned coach from Delhi to Camp and back is the best value for money option.
CHECK LIST OF ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ITEMS FOR RAFTING
1) SLEEPING BAG ; WE PROVIDE QUILTS. Carry warm sleeping bags for treks / river expeditions
2) T-SHIRTS – FOR RAFT & CAMP
3) SHORTS (QUICK DRYING FOR RAFT)
4) WINDPROOF JACKET/PARKA (THIN)
5) CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR CAMP
6) JERSEY/WARM JACKET FOR CAMP
7) FOOTWEAR-2 PAIRS (ONE EACH FOR RAFT AND CAMP). SANDALS WILL SUFFICE IF THEY ARE WELL FASTENED. NO HARD SOLES, PLEASE
8) TOILETRIES/TOWEL/SOAP ETC. FOR PERSONAL USE
9) TOILET PAPER – OPTIONAL.
10) FLASHLIGHT – VERY IMPORTANT
11) SUNSHADE/CAP
12) SUNSCREEN LOTION
13) SUNGLASSES
14) CORD FOR SPECTACLES & SUNGLASSES
15) CAMERA (OPTIONAL)
16) SWIMSUITS/TRUNKS
17) PERSONAL MEDICATION (IF ANY)
18) CIGARETTES/ALCOHOL - WE DO NOT SERVE ANY
TRAVEL LIGHT – YOU NEED TO WALK DOWN TO CAMP WITH YOUR BAGS
NOTE:
1) On multi-day rafting trips, it is essential to travel extremely light in order to make the rafts more maneuverable and to cover distances in good time. NO HARD SHELLS, PLEASE. For weekend/weekday trips too, do carry soft baggage.
2) Consumption of alcohol or drugs is not permitted upto 6 hours before or on a raft trip. We will, without refund, refuse intoxicated persons.
3) All meals are served at a central dining area – including tea, coffee (twice a day) and soft drinks. There is no room service.
MEAL PLAN:
We are proud of the excellent cuisine served in camp, in spite of the kitchen lacking modern facilities – the natural constraints of camping. Fresh fruits and vegetables are obtained locally. We emphasize on delicious, wholesome and hygienic meals.
BREAKFAST:
Continental: Corn flakes/porridge, eggs, toast/pancakes/french toast, butter, jam, boiled potatoes/baked beans/french fries, fruits, tea/coffee.
LUNCH:
Indian: Dal/rajma, two vegetables, rice (fried/plain), chapati (or purie-cholay), papad, achar, salad, fruit
DINNER:
A special meal - Indian/continental/Chinese cuisine (veg & non-veg)/Barbecue/ dessert
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 cane 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 can accommodate upto 50 persons at camp.
ACTIVITIES IN CAMP
Beside 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 cricket, basketball, badminton etc. A day in camp is rounded off with a campfire and a leisurely evening with fellow rafters.
EQUIPMENT & GUIDES
We have unmatched top of the line self-bailing rafts and accessories used by professionals globally. With the country’s most experienced guiding team, we assure the first-timer and even the non-swimmer a trip of a lifetime - we run the most number of rivers in the country today - leaving the competition far behind with our superior experience, guiding team, equipment and array of adventure trips. See http://www.treknraft.com/why_adventure_travel_company.htm
We also run treks, overland safaris, angling and wildlife trips, mountain biking adventures, rock climbing and kayak school besides rafting expeditions. We specialize in eco-friendly travel in lesser-known areas. We operate throughout Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Garhwal & Kumaon, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Our goal is to create the best trips possible, with uncommon professionalism, unsurpassed personal service and a commitment to protect and preserve the cultures and environments through which we travel.
** CELEBRATE A LIFESTYLE WITH AQUATERRA ADVENTURES
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