The Himalayas with its abundant sources of water from its permanent snows is one of the best destinations for white water rafting. The perennial rivers in this region provide some of the best white water for both the thrill seeker and the professional alike. Over the years, the rivers in the Indian Himalayas have become well known for the sport and today we have great rafting happening across a wide range of rivers from the Brahmputra in the east to the Zanskar in the west with the best rivers for one and all being in Uttarakhand state.
Today GIO rafts on a number of Himalayan rivers including the Ganges, Alaknanda, Yamuna, Tons, Kali, etc. that are havens for the thrill seeker and have stretches that are suitable for children also. We have a team of highly experienced guides who are supported by state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that your trip is memorable and safe. Our guides have the experience in handling diverse clientele such as children, families, corporate, professionals, etc. and hence would do everything possible to make your trip one to remember. On all our trips, safety is priority and hence an international standard of safety is adhered to and you can stay secure in the fact that you are travelling with a team that is working at all levels to ensure a safe trip. All trips are accompanied by safety kayakers and these rivers have been run by our guides for the last many years and all important aspects with respect to the sport are explained to the clients in a safety briefing at the beginning of the trip.
On our trips, in addition to the wild water, we also have a number of other activities to keep the mood going on all days of the trip. We have a number of adventure activities like bridge slithering, rock climbing, rappelling, trekking, valley crossing, body surfing, cliff jumping, cycling, etc. and a whole bunch of non-adventure activities like a variety of indoor games, beach volleyball, cricket, bonfire games, etc.
For all your rafting trips, GIO offers you a network of lodges and camps, Himalayan Eco Lodges & Camps (www.himalayanecolodges.com), that are comfortable bases for taking part in this activity in addition to a number of other activities. These camps and lodges are located in spectacular settings and offer all the creature comforts that an activity-filled trip demands at the end of the day. There are deluxe tents and rooms that offer you a very high level of comfort and standard tents for the price conscious that offers you the basic comforts that one looks for on these trips. At the end of an activity-filled day it always feels great to get back to a cosy room/tent with attached washrooms and the amenities one looks for in their own home. The food served in our properties has always been appreciated and we serve a delectable spread at all meals that have Indian fare with continental and oriental dishes for variety. In the evening you could warm yourselves by a crackling bonfire and partake off a live barbecue under the star spangled sky.