Multi Sport Trips (MST)-MST 2 Day Bike and Raft near Chakrata

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Chakrata and its surroundings, in the Dehradun district have many a vantage points having a magnificent view of the snow clad, greater Himalayan range. The entire area has a delightfully green forest cover on its hills comprising of deodar, Himalayan oak and rhododendron trees. This region lies above the Yamuna valley in the Garhwal Himalayas and is approached from either Dehradun or Mussoorie. Chakrata town was established as a British cantonment about 125 years ago. Adding to the attraction of the region are old forest guest houses set up by the British in remote locations, the enchanting ‘tiger falls', ancient temples and high alpine meadows.

This trip starts from GIO Camp Room on the Roof (Camp ROR). True to its name, the camp is set atop a series of step farms overlooking the Yamuna valley, 25 Km from Chakrata. Standing in splendid isolation at an altitude of 1900 m, the camp offers breathtaking views and holds special promise for genuine nature lovers. Far from the bustle of urban life, all you are likely to hear are sweet bird songs and the rush of mountain winds sweeping across the valley.

From the camp you drive to an old British campsite at Chaurani. Fabulous views of the Himalayas and majestic deodar trees create a truly beautiful picture. From Chaurani you bike to Chakrata and explore this quaint little town. From Chakrata we drive up to Tiger Falls. Drive back to Chaurani for the night where the camp will be set up. Next day is all about having fun with the river. Yamuna is a relatively unexplored river. It's probably one of the most exciting rivers in India for class I to III+ rapids. Unlike the Ganges it has rapids in quick succession and is safe for beginners too. This stretch is mostly through a gorge and is quite scenic. After a picnic lunch you will drive back to Dehradun/Saharanpur.

Nature	:	Multi Sport Trip
Duration	:	2 Days and 1 Night
Season	:	Mar - June & Sep - Dec
Location	:	Near Chakrata
Region	:	Garhwal
Difficulty Level	:	Moderate
Activity Description	:	Biking and Rafting on the Yamuna

DAY 1:

Arrive at Dehradun/ Saharanpur and from there drive for about 75/98 Km to reach camp room on the roof for breakfast & freshening up. Post breakfast drive 5 Km to reach Chaurani. Here mountain bikes (Merida - 22 gears) will be handed out for familiarization & practice. Post briefing by our instructor the group will set out on the bikes and ride to Chakrata gate (19 Km). Post lunch you continue biking from Chakrata and go to the tiger falls (15 Km). Take a dip in the refreshing water and enjoy hot cup of tea at the falls. Late afternoon drive back to the camp (34 Km).

DAY 2:

After breakfast drive down to Yamuna bridge (25 Km) and try your hand at bridge slithering. From here raft down till Judoo on river Yamuna. This thrilling rafting stretch is of 14 Km and has several rapids of class I to III+. End the rafting at Judoo. Enjoy a picnic lunch and depart for Dehradun/ Saharanpur.

1. What is a Multi Sport Trip? Are there any Special requirements for these trips?

A. Multi Sport Trips are essentially a holiday in the outdoors that encompasses a variety of disciplines in order to maximize your feel for the outdoors. This includes Rafting, Hiking and mountain biking for most of the trips and other adventure activities like rappelling, Bridge Slithering and river crossing from time to time. As far as rafting is concerned there is no requirement to know swimming, but one must not be averse to getting wet. For Biking sections it is essential that you know how to cycle and hiking definitely requires a desire to trundle around in the mountains.

2. What kind of equipments do you use?

A. We have NRS and Hyside Rafts for white water rafting and Merida Bikes for Biking .This apart we have paddles, life jackets and helmets as mandatory requirements that each person on a raft must have and helmets and other body safety gear for mountain biking, Hiking per se does not require any gear. All other adventure activities are conducted with gear that is internationally used and approved.

3. How do you conduct a Multi Sport Trip?

A. We have a group (individuals coming from different places or a group as a whole) negotiate the itinerary as planned with rafting, hiking and biking topping the list. Typically you will be active from 4-6 hours a day and have the rest of the time to just soak in the outdoors.

4. What about your guides & Instructors?

A. All our guides for Rafting have been running on rivers for more than fifteen years. Our two senior most guides have more than two decades of experience behind them, with numerous expeditions with the armed forces. Other instructors have the required certifications for the activities they do. All the mountain biking instructors have intimate knowledge of the lay of the land.

5. What about safety?

A. Safety is our priority on all trips, whether it’s a regular camp based activity or a multi sport trip. From briefing about the trip to being there and ensuring that all safety in the outdoors are taken care of our team is well versed with what is takes to be safe and enjoying the outdoors.

6. What kind of experience do I need?

A. For Camp based trips you typically don’t need any experience of having rafted before. However, on a typical rafting expedition you should have rafted at least 3-4 time before. Better even if you have rafted on a range of rivers.

7. What kind of age restrictions do you have?

A. For normal camp based rafting trips 10 years of age is a must, however for younger kids we do ensure that they get a feel of the sport through some easier float trips. On expeditions we don't take anybody under 15 yrs and even those who come need to have prior rafting experience. All individuals under the age of 18 however need to furnish parental consent. For other activities it is up to the ability of the individual. KNOWING HOW TO CYCLE IS ESSENTIAL FOR BIKING TRIPS.

8. How can I reserve my spot?

A. If you have already selected your trip just email at query@gio.in and mention the trip and our people will take care of everything else. However if you need help selecting the right trip, you will be helped out with the same.

Package Price List:

Adult Price	:	3650
Child Price	:	2555

*(Prices Mentioned in Indian Rupees and on Per Person basis)

Cost Includes:

Accommodation: In deluxe Swiss cottage tents on twin-sharing basis at GIO Adventure camps and in Trekking tents at campsites on twin sharing as per itinerary.
Food: Veg/Non-Veg multi-cuisine meals (Indian, Chinese, Continental) at GIO camps and veg meals at non-camp locations. All meals beginning with breakfast on Day 1 to Lunch on the last day. Lunch is vegetarian and dinner would have one non-vegetarian dish (at GIO camps). Tea/Coffee & snacks to be served whenever required.
Activities like rafting, hiking, biking and others as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced instructors & state-of-the-art equipment including Merida 21 gear mountain bikes for Mountain Biking to ensure maximum safety
Bonfire in the nights
Doctor on call at GIO Adventures Camps. First-Aid Kit at other locations.

Cost does not include:

Service Tax (@2.58%) on the whole bill
Transport (also the transfers to and from the activity sites)
Liquor, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, etc.
Any services / meals not mentioned above
Insurance

Trip Starting Point :
Camp Room on the Roof, Viratkhai
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