Siang Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Starting
at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport,
we will fly to Dibrugarh, Assam. Upon arriving in Dibrugarh,
we will transfer to our hotel, settle in and have a
welcome briefing over tea.
Day
2: We
start today with a ferry crossing of the Brahmaputra
River affording us glimpses of the Brahmaputra’s
freshwater dolphin. Next, we take private jeeps to
Pasighat where we enjoy a Tribal Cultural Festival
and traditional dinner with tribals.
Day 3: This
morning we will drive by private jeep to our put-in
near Yingkiong. After rigging and preparing the boats
and covering a detailed safety orientation, it’s
time to get on the water for a short run to camp.
Day
4: Today we raft several class 3-4 orientation
rapids such as Good Morning and Initiation followed
by a scenic float to dry off through steep, jungle
covered canyons.
Day 5: Today
is a great day on the water with strong rapids and
incredible scenery. Tonight we will set camp near the
village of Rui.
Day
6: Confluence
Day! Today we float past the confluence of the Upper
Brahmaputra and the Yambo and Siyom rivers. Now the
Brahmaputra, the river picks up volume and steam as
we breeze by high-wire bamboo bridges.
Days
7: Today is a mellow day on the water
to relax and enjoy the many sites along the river.
Days
8: Layover Day! Today is our rest day to
enjoy hiking, resting and relaxing. There will be
time to play in the kayak, throw horseshoes and enjoy
a great bar-b-que.
Days
9: Today we encounter a large class 4 rapid,
Ponging followed by numerous class 2-3 rapids. This
will be our final night on the river above Pisighat.
Days 10: We wake early this morning
to catch the ferry to Dibrugarh. Its time to say our
goodbyes to the guides and overnight in Dibrugarh.
Days 11: Our flight for Delhi leaves
today in line to catch your connecting flight back
home or onto the next exciting destination in India.
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