Kameng River Expedition

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The Kameng River which was known as Bhareli River before being called Kameng originates in Tawang district from the glacial lake below snow capped Gori Chen mountain on the India-Tibet border in South Tibet. Kameng flows through Bhalukpong circle of West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh and Sonitpur district of Assam, India. It is one of the major tributaries of the Brahmaputra River, joining it at Tezpur, just east of the Kolia Bhomora bridge.

Kameng is a perfect rafting and fishing spot. The Orchid Center at Tipi and Bhalukpong are on the banks of the Bharali and Kameng Rivers.and is good picnic places. The Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary and the Kaziranga National Park are located near the Kameng River. The Kameng forms the boundary between East Kameng District and West Kameng Districts. It is also the boundary between the Sessa and Eagle nest sanctuaries to its west and the Pakke Tiger Reserve to the east. The Dafla Hills are east and the Aka Hills (home of Aka tribe) are west of the Kameng River.

Adding excitement to the trilogy offerings on the Upper Brahmaputra, Subansari and Lohit River, the Kameng can be a fascinating medium-large volume river trip with surprising consistent rapids, deep gorges and pristine camps and well kept old forests.

Day 01:

You will be picked from the Delhi Airport. From Delhi you will take a morning flight to Guwahati. As you reach Guwahati you will be transported to Tezpur where you will be given overnight accommodation in a hotel.

Day 02:

Today you will drive from Tezpur to Seppa (6 hours - 213km). Seppam, formerly known as Salpa is the headquarters of the East Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Sapla means 'marshy' land in the local dialect. It lies on the bank of Kameng River. You will stay overnight in a guest house.

Day 03:

Today you drive from Seppa to Marjangle (4 hours - 60 km). Here we equip ourselves for the expedition through Kameng River ahead. We trek for a little while and put up tents for the night stay.

Day 04:

Today you will raft in the Kameng River. The Kameng starts off with some easier rapids till the confluence of the Bichom River flowing in from the East. The river then slowly winds its way away from civilization and the rapids keep coming as the river grows in volume. You again spend the night camping somewhere besides the flowing Kameng.

Day 05:

Today you will descend to a fabulous jungle gorge which boasts of plenty of rapids. Aquifers from the sides add on water to the river and you will camp just at the end of the gorge of a big sand beach.

Day 06:

Today is a day to spend at leisure. Read, relax, swim, hike, explore and camp overnight.

Day 07:

Today you are in for some real blood rushing thrills with big rapids to overcome. What you’ll get is big water, some scouts and an overall good day on the water. Spend the night camping.

Day 08:

Today will be the last day on the water. You will reach Bhlaukphong where the river emerges from the mountains. Here is where the Nameri National park is located. You can visit the Park and later drive back to Tezpur which is 52 kms away.

Day 09:

Today early morning you will be transferred from Tezpur (180 kms) to Guhawati from where you will fly to Delhi.

You could extend your trip by visiting Kaziranga or Nameri National Parks. Drop us a line well in advance for us to help arrange your extension.