If you have experience and courage then get ready to raft on India’s one of the wildest river Ton and get on a nerve-wracking ride of your life.
Rafting is an adrenaline gushing roller coaster journey on the white water of River Ton flowing through the western part of Himalayas. Considered as one of the most untamed and technical rivers of India, it gives you a lifetime experience of hardcore rafting amid the wilderness of Tons Valley. Beginning from Lunagad, it goes on till Tiuni including a drop of 78 km just prior to Tiuni and then further, with the only middle and lower section of Ton river applicable for the expedition. The rapids descend at an average rate of 32 ft. per kilometer at the middle ton, making it quite an exhaustive yet exhilarating affair. Rafting on one of the biggest tributaries of Yamuna River is definitely not for the first-timers or novice.
Availability of Clean Water
Yes, but it is advisable to ensure the availability of clean drinking water in your custom package.
Availability of camping/shelter
The best way to fully enjoy this adventurous expedition is by camping. Almost all tour operators offer camps at the rafting site.
Safety Tips
Carry a compact first-aid kit just for safety. Stretch before you go in for the activity, and always plan the raft distance in your package carefully. If you are traveling with older people or children, find a suitable rafting stretch for them.
Things to carry
1) A compact first aid kit including medicines of importance.
2) Quick refreshments - energy drinks, energy bars
3) Bathing suits, shorts, river sandals, flip-flops, old sneakers
4) Waterproof camera bag, fresh batteries, waterproof lens
5) Plastic bags for carrying wet clothes
General Tips and Tricks
The best time to raft in Tiuni is from March to June and September to November. Avoid visiting during the months of heavy rainfall i.e. July and August. Make sure you pay attention to all the instructions carefully given by the guide. Also prefer to go for the activity in groups of 4, 6 or 8 as per the operator you choose. Non-swimmers are not allowed on the trip usually. Also, make sure you have prior rafting experience before you indulge in the activity here.
How to reach Rafting in Tiuni
Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun serves as the nearest airbase to the site of activity. It is connected to Delhi by daily flights and one can easily hire a cab from outside the airport to reach the base.
Rail: Rishikesh and Dehradun both serve as an option of the nearest railway station to the Ton Valley. One can take either Mussoorie Express or Shatabdi to reach the destination.
Road: Bus services are easily available to Dehradun from Delhi and other neighboring states. The distance from Delhi is about 200 km and it takes around 5-7 hours to reach. From here, one can hire a cab or a bus for a hilly ride of 5-6 hours to reach the first point of rafting.
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