Sacred River, Hidden Villages - A Cultural Journey on a Great Himalayan River

Tour Code: T4G +++2026

Level of Difficulty: Moderate 

Moderate: Active trips involving hiking over reasonable terrain, within vehicular access, upto elevations less than 4000 meters, or trips with long walking days, multiple rafting days, wilderness camping. Includes more demanding whitewater trips with Class III rapids.

Step into an untouched wilderness along the sacred Kali Sarda River, where India and Nepal’s natural borders meet. This expedition combines the thrill of rafting with the chance to discover remote mountain villages, meet local communities, and immerse in a culture that has thrived in harmony with nature. Float past lush jungles, terraced farmlands, and tranquil sandy riverbanks on a journey that reveals the untouched beauty of the Terai belt. This is a journey for adventurers, nature lovers, and those eager to experience the Himalayas’ spirit of solitude.

Inclusions:

• All arrangements for staying and camping while on trip
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis in tents / hotel
• All meals as mentioned in itinerary & safe drinking water
• All rafting arrangements with India’s most experienced guiding team, camp staff and cooks
• Porterage upto 15kg/person
• Entrance fees where applicable

Exclusions:

• Sleeping bag
• Flights not included in the above-mentioned cost
• Any transfers or meals outside of itinerary
• Bottled water
• Items of personal clothing
• Expenses of any personal nature (laundry / phone calls / alcohol / cigarettes / insurance / camera fee / etc.)
• Any expense incurred due to force of nature such as landslides, bad weather or reasons beyond our control
• Tips & gratuities (we recommend 5-10% of your trip cost- to be distributed among the team) – personal choice
• Travel & cancellation insurance (Mandatory for Travel4Good Programs) 

NOTE: This tour is perfect with anyone interested in fishing and angling. You need to bring your own fishing equipment.

Rapids are graded from Class I to Class VI depending on the degree of difficulty they present in successfully manoeuvring a whitewater raft (raft/kayak/canoe/cataraft) through it.

• Grade 1: Relax and chill out.
• Grade 2: Keep an eye open for small waves.
• Grade 3: This will be fun – tighten your life jackets and helmets.
• Grade 4: Getting serious; paddle well or you could end up swimming.
• Grade 5: Don’t mess up – this is the hardest stuff you can raft.
• Grade 6: If you are told you are rafting grade 6, your guide is lying – this is suicide!!