White Water Rafting - One Of The Most Popular Monsoon Activities In Goa

WHITE WATER RAFTING

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GOA

White water rafting, one of the most popular monsoon activities in Goa, that draws thousands of water sports enthusiasts and tourists to Goa has now commenced. With the monsoons, the activity offers adventure experience on river Mhadei.

Nilesh Cabral, chairman, Goa  Tourism Development  Corporation (GTDC), said, “White water rafting is a water sport adventure activity that has become very popular during the monsoons. Both tourists and Goans have been availing this facility during the last three years and we are confident that the 2016 edition will also get an overwhelming response.”

The river rafting facility will be available from July to October 2016 subject to availability of rapids and adequate water currents, and suitable weather conditions. There will be two trips beginning at 9.30 am and 2.30 pm every day. The rafting activity is open to both adults and children above 12 years of age.

The  trip starts at the rafters meeting point next to Earthen Pot Restaurant, Valpoi in North Goa from where a vehicle transports the rafters through the jungle on a 25 minute drive, followed by a 10 minute walk into the Mhadei river valley before reaching the river side.

The rafting expedition on rafts for six to eight persons through numerous class II and III rapids covers a distance of approx 10 km in 90 minutes. Prior to departure, a briefing is conducted for safety and other procedures. Charges are fixed at INR 1,800 per head. The total charges with transportation from Panjim (Paryatan Bhavan) is INR 2,500  per head and  from Calangute Residency INR 2,600 per  head

Hampta Pass Trek - Definitely It Is A Trek That Will Leave You In Awe Of This Beautiful Place

HAMPTA PASS TREK

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HIMACHAL PRADESH

Himachal Pradesh is one of the most toured states in India. The state has beautiful pristine snow clad mountains which are a major source of tourist attraction.

 Tourists from all over the world come to this glorious, unpolluted and serene place to nurture their mind and soul and cherish an unfathomable nature's beauty. The word 'Hima' means snow in Sanskrit and hence the name Himachal Pradesh which means 'In the lap of Himalayas'. 

The mountains of the state are used for many adventure sports. One among them that is considerably being carried out here is trekking.

With more than 200 defined trekking trails some of the famous trekking spots of Himachal Mountains are; Hampta Pass trek, Dhaulandhar (Triund Glacier)trek, Parvati valley trek, Bhabha pass trek, Sari Pass trek, Beas Kund trek, trek to Chamba and Pin Parvati, Kakeri lake trek etc.

Hampta pass trek is considered the easiest and convenient of all treks in H.P. It might not be the most adrenalin rush giving or the most sought after trek, but definitely it is a trek that will leave you in awe of this beautiful place.

 The variation in the trails is enormous; scenic landscapes, open green pastures and meadows, glacial valleys, easy access and an exceptional, adventurous and hair raising crossing of the pass makes this trekking expedition to Hampta pass an exciting one.

Generally, it takes 4 days to complete the Hampta pass trek, but one more day is further added to the itinerary so as to visit the well-known and striking Chandrataal, a high altitude alpine lake few hours from Chatru.

 The best months to trek are May and June and August through October. The reason why Hampta pass is famous trekking zone is snow; the pass has lump sum snow which draws more tourists.

The nearest station is Manali. Therefore, the trip starts from Manali to Chika via Jobra. From Jobra the trek is undertaken by walk. This route comprises the first day. Balu ka Ghera is reached on the second day.

 You would cross amazing boulders, Gendrame and Rani Nallah on this day. The third day destination is Shea Goru from Balu ka Ghera via Hampta Pass. You will come across mind boggling and stupendous glaciers, cornice formation and snows all the way along. The maximum altitude will be reached on this day i.e. 14, 100 ft. Day four will start from Shea Goru and end up in Chatru.

It is a steady descent on this day. You will witness the valleys of Lahual and Spiti and also the mountain ranges of Pir panjal and Spiti. On the same day you can also head to Chandra tal camp site and camp there for the night.

 The final day of the trek's route is from Chandra tal to Manali. From Chandra tal campsite you can visit the infamous chandratal lake, deepest amongst blue shades.

One must carry necessary trekking gears like ankle support shoes and trekking poles which will make snow climbing easier.

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Manali to Jobra & Trek to Chika   

Day 2: Trek from Chika to Balu-Ka-Gera      

Day 3: Trek from Balu-Ka-Gera to Sheagoru via Hampta Pass     

Day 4: Trek from Sheagoru to Chatru, Drive to Chandratal ( If weather permits ) & Return to Chattru, Camp in Chhatru.     

Day 5: Drive from Chattru to Manali . Drop in Manali by 4 PM Approx. 

Height            : 14100ft
Duration         : 5Days
DifficultyLevel : Moderate
Best Season   : September – May

 TREK DATES

16-07-2016 - 20-07-2016(Open)

23-07-2016 - 27-07-2016(Open)

30-07-2016 - 03-08-2016(Open)

06-08-2016 - 10-08-2016(Open)

13-08-2016 - 17-08-2016(Full)

13-08-2016 - 17-08-2016(Open)

18-08-2016 - 22-08-2016(Open)

25-08-2016 - 29-08-2016(Open)

27-08-2016 - 31-08-2016(Full)

01-09-2016 - 05-09-2016(Open)

10-09-2016 - 14-09-2016(Open)

17-09-2016 - 21-09-2016(Open)

24-09-2016 - 28-09-2016(Open)

08-10-2016 - 12-10-2016(Open

Address:

Trekking Division, National Office
Youth Hostels Association of India
5, Nyaya Marg, Chankyapuri.
New Delhi – 110021,
Contact No.: 7827999000