Multi Sport Trips (MST)-MST 3 Day Bike Hike and Raft near Rishikesh

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Daanda in local Garhwali language means a hill top. Dashrath ka Danda (DKD)at an altitude of around 2200 mts is located in the state of Uttarakhand, very close to the spiritual town of Rishikesh. As the name suggests DKD is located on a hill top having a 360 degree view of the surrounding valleys & snow capped Himalayan peaks. This trip is an ideal weekend trek with the start and finish point easily accessible and not too far from Delhi. This trail through an enchanting and inviting forest is in a totally cut off area with no habitation so gives one a complete wilderness experience. Distance to the top is about 8/9 Km and can be covered easily in about 6/7 hrs. Camping at this location is surely something everybody will enjoy.
Sunset and an early morning display of beauty by nature at DKD is an experience that will stay with you for quite some time. On Day 2 enjoy the thrill of downhill biking till Gullar which is next to Shivpuri, the rafting capital of India and lies next to the river Ganges. From Gullar we go to Camp Nirvana located on one of the many sandy beaches in Byasi on the banks of the river Ganges. For those who are averse to any physical activity, the clean unpolluted air and the crystal clear waters of the Ganges only add to creating an atmosphere for relaxation. Swim in the crystal clear green waters, make small forays on your own in a kayak or loosen up on the soft sands with a game of beach volleyball. As the night sets in, get a feel of true hospitality - gio style, a crackling fire under the canopy of stars and meals that promise to be a gastronomic delight. On the last day of the trip you raft down 26 Km of choppy green waters of the Ganges on an inflatable boat. This is an exciting rafting run taking you through some popular rapids like the 3 blind mice, golf course, roller coaster and club house.

Nature	:	Multi Sport Trip
Duration	:	3 Days and 2 Nights
Season	:	Jan - June & Sept - Dec
Location	:	Near Rishikesh
Region	:	Garhwal
Difficulty Level	:	Moderate
Activity Description	:	Hiking, Mount Biking and Rafting on the Ganges

DAY 1:

Reach Rishikesh for breakfast & freshening up. Post breakfast drive up to Pav ki Devi (38 Km) and from here set out on the trail DKD. From Pav ki Devi to the ridge top at DKD is an uphill hike of 8/9 Km and will take about 6/7 hrs. Have lunch en route. Reach the top around evening and set up a camp for the night. Late evening enjoy the view of the sun setting down on the surrounding valleys and mountains. Bonfire under the canopy of stars.

DAY 2:

After an early breakfast hike down to Pav ki Devi (3-4 hrs) for lunch. After lunch mountain bikes (merida - 22 gear) will be handed out for familiarization & practice. Post briefing by our instructor the group will set out on the bikes and ride to Gullar. It's a good downhill trail of about 17 Km. Spend the night at Camp Nirvana.

DAY 3:

Raft down 26 Km from the camp, encountering some great rapids like the 3 blind mice, golf course, roller coaster and club house Leave for your onward destination post rafting.

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	:	6800
Child Price	:	4760

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

Cost Includes:

TRANSPORT FROM HARIDWAR - HARIDWAR

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 :
Haridwar
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