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Lower Tons river expedition

 

Located in western part of the Himalayan state of Uttaranchal, lower Tons river is bounded by the famous mountain called” Bandarpunchh” which is the biggest offshoot of the Yamuna. It is one of the popular rafting expedition flows through Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. The lower Tons River reaches up to the borders of Himachal Pradesh and West Uttrakhand. It is a standard River Rafting run and makes for a pleasant opening run. On initial stage visit Camp Lunagad, Tons river, situated at 3600 feet above sea level in thick pine forest. Then go further to Tiuni. The village is situated on the convergence of the Pabbar and Tons rivers. Tiuni is snuggled in the middle of forests of alpine paddocks and Rhododendron. Icchari dam is a tantalizing rafting trip in Uttarakhand and is also final spot on this trip.

Major Attractions:

Bandarpunch Glacier: It is situated on the northern slopes of Banderpunch peak and is one of the main visitor hotspots here. The glacier is 12 km long. The Glacier is circular and has three other glaciers inside it which unite with yamuna later on. The region surrounding the glacier makes Trekking in Uttaranchal an amazing experience for the trekking lovers.
How to get there:

By Air: Located at 24 km from Rishikesh, Jolly Grant is the closest airport. Though, taking a flight to this place is not advisable.

By Road: Road network is well connected to all major towns of Uttaranchal and surrounding areas.

By Rail: Rishikesh is linked to all the major towns and cities of India. Some of the links are accessible only from Haridwar.
Prerequisites/Facts/Suggestions:

• Age bar: 18 to 45

• Get familiar with rafting gears.

• This trek is moderate and requires decent level of fitness.

• Experts and qualified rescue kayakers will be escorted for your safety during the whole trip.

Best time to visit: During May and June

Things to carry:

• Walking stick
• Binoculars
• Sleeping bag
• Hiking shoes
• Woolen clothes
• Water, juices, snacks
• Electric torch
• Medical kit






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