Camping

Camping at beach camps. Raw thrill of battling whitewater rapids in India on Ganges. The Camp is a very scenic beach camp by the Ganga river, located upstream from Rishikesh and before Kaudiyala, in the Himalayan foothills. It stretches onto 800 meters of silver sand beach, surrounded by thick forests and mountains, bright sunshine and constantly flowing emerald green river Ganges. Night on the beach has its own mystic charm - starlit sky, silhouette of the mountains, the moon shimmering on the river, the rippling sound of water and the camp fire romance. This is a great way to explore the outdoors Accommodation is in twin bedded luxury tents with a living area of the size of 12 x 12 ft having twin beds. Bath area has running water; wash basin, mirror. Toilets in western style, the typical dry pit one is separately made. Dining is an interesting affair as well. Food is laid out in separate dining tent overlooking river Ganga, serving Indian, Mughlai, Chinese and Continental food. Liven up your evenings on the beach under a starlit sky with mouth watering bar-be-cue, tandoori delights, music and bonfire !

Activities: A host of activities await you here -

• Rafting
• Kayaking
• Forest walks
• Trekking
• Bird
• Watching
• Star Gazing
• Beach Volleyball
• Cricket
• Rugby or simply building sandcastles or sunbathing.

It is also a great venue for corporate programs like outbound training, team building, stress management. For those interested in adventure we offer rafting and kayaking on the Ganges with experienced river runners. The wilderness around the camp encourages you to gofor scenic walks in the invigorating and pure morning air. Also on offer is trekking, rock climbing and rappelling.

The sport of white water river rafting calls for a triumph over the swift swirling river as it gushes past spectacular mountains. It is practiced mainly in the upper reaches where the water is wild and white as it froths and foams, crashing against narrow gorges, rocky outcrops and falls at deep gradients Sandy beaches line the river at intervals, allowing river rafters to pull up alongside. The slopes on either side are covered with oak, pine spruce and fir, with the occasional village and its terraced fields dotting the landscape. Wild-Life can be sighted at a distance, especially spotted deer, monkeys, leopard, while multi-hued butterflies flit among flowering bushes. Spiritual retreats and ashrams overlook the river and add to the spiritual experience. Suitable and best season for rafting is October to June.

Equipment & Safety
The equipment for white water river rafting is an oar frame raft which usually accommodates a maximum of eight persons. It is navigated by an experienced guide using two large oars. Sometimes all persons on board use paddle for greater power to match the river. However keen coordination is necessary and it is important not to fight the currunt if adrift. Minimum age for participation is 14 years, younger children are allowed on certain sections of the rivers with safety being the priority. All members get full safety gear - U.S. cost guard approved life-jackets, helmets, water proof dry bags & camping gear. Complete safety briefing to all the members at the start of the trip. All trips can be made by beginners unless otherwise indicated.

Rapid Grading

Class 1 : Easy; moving water, small waves, on obstacles.
Class 2 : Moderate difficulty, with clear passage.
Class 3 : Difficult, high irregular waves, narrow clear passage, require Precise manoeuring.
Class 4 : Very difficult long rapid, powerful irregular waves and Hydraulics, require precise manoeuvring.
Class 5 : Extremely difficult, long violent and highly congested rapid, For team of experts only.
Class 6 : Unrunnable.
N.B. :- We encourage safe adventure under the special attention of trained and professional staff. Skylark Adventure does not take any responsibility for any mishap or accident that might occur.

At a reflex level, trekking is a physical challenge: a simple desire to pick a path and measure up to the terrain and the elements. The adventure component adds the spice of uncertainty, raising the stakes for you to test yourself in unfamiliar territory. On a deeper level, trekking is a bridge between ancient lifestyles: the fixed vision of a settler counterbalanced by the transient motion of a nomad. As an evolution from a simple walk into a more self sufficient venture, trekking requires simplification, a reduction to portable basics, and implicit trust in your ability to define what you need to live.

The Indian Himalayas are a trekker's delight. Come... explore them with us.

Grade

• Soft Trek
• Seasonal / Mild Trek (Apr-Nov)
• Hard Trek - Seasonal (High Altitude) trekking expedition

Season
Because of the vastness of the terrain and altitude difference, trekking trips can be undertaken the whole year round. Treks range from low altitude treks in winter to the crossing of high passes in summer when the snowline recedes, It is also possible to combine all three-river running, trekking and mountaineering. The conventional trekking periods preferred are mid-April to May-June before monsoon and after the rains in the months of September-October-November.

Teamsize and Precaution
Trekking is best enjoyed in small groups not exceeding eight or ten. This also allows the hillside to regenerate. Larger parties create administrative problems and pollute the hillside. It is advisable to be medically examined before starting, hence narrowing down the possibility of altitude sickness. The first-aid kit should include basic medicines and bandages foe cuts and burns, headache, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, sore throat, eye lotion and diuretics. Cold Cream should be applied liberally before the day's walk. Running water from a stream should be used and washing done well downstream of camp-sites. Above all it is essential to acclimatize and keep one's own comfortable pace; allow for time to 'stand & stare' and heighten one's perception by some prior reading on the area.

Essential Equipments
Personal clothing, including woolen shirts, pullovers, T-shirt, shorts, leather jacket, long-johns, socks, personal toilet items, camers and film, should be included to suit the duration and altitude bags to collect and carry away garbage.

Rajaji National Park

Safari

"Nature and wild-life have been an integral part of Indian consciousness. As with trees, so with animals, a deep link exists between man and has natural environment".
Rajaji National Park is distinct for its pristine scenic beauty and rich biodiversity. A paradise for nature lovers and wild-life enthusiasts. The wild-life of the park is blessed with elephants, tiger, leopards, deer and gorals as its best known life form.
It posses as many as 23 species of mammals and 315 avifauna species. Spread over an area of 820.42 sq. kms. in Hardwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal district of UTTARANCHAL PRADESH (India).
In winters a large variety of fascinating migratory birds play in the azure waters of river Ganges which flows through the park. Both therivers of the area Ganges and Song shelter various species of fish like- Mahasheer, Kala-banse, Goonch, Chilwa and Trout.

General Information

Area : 820sq.km.
Altitude : 300 to 1350 mts.
Temperature : Summer Max. 42°C & Winter Max. 0°C
Main tourist centers : Chilla, Motichur & Dholkhand
Tourist Season : Nov.15 to June 15

Accessibility
Air : Nearest airport is jolly Grant, Dehradun, 33kms.
Rail : Nearest railhead is at Hardwar ( 8kms.) and Dehradun (24kms.).
Road : The National Park is 220 kms. from Delhi & from Lucknow it is at a distance of 510kms.

Rajaji National Park

Elephants are available for wildlife viewing at Chilla and Dholkand. Elephant rides are conducted morning and evening.

Corbett National Park
India's first and finest park spread over 520 sq. kms. along the banks of the Ramganga river, just 300 kms. northeast of Delhi in the foothills of the Himalayas is the Corbett National Park.

110 Spices of trees, 51 species of shrubs and over 33 species of bamboo are found here. There are three distinct seasons in Corbett, Cold Nov. to feb., Hot- March to June, Rainy- July to Oct. Over 50 mammal, 580bird and 25 reptile species have been listed in the Corbett. Also astounding is the insect life here. Corbett is a known haven for tigers, largely owing to the success of WWF funded project-tiger that was launched on 1st April 1973. Other animals which add to its attraction are : Leopard, Leopard cat, Jungle cat, Fishing cat, Himalayan black Bear, Dhole, Yellow-Throated Morten, Elephant, Porcupine, Chital, Barking deer etc. Some of the birds commonly seen here are osprey, crested serpent Eagle, Blackwinged kite, Shikra, Pallas's fishing eagle, spotted eagle, Minivets, shrikes, Babblers etc.

The Gharials, descendants of the prehistoric reptilies, have made the park their home. The Indian python, viper, cobra, krait and king cobra, the largest of the poisonous snakes, also inhabit

General Information

Area : 520.8sq.km.
Altitude : Between 400mt and 1,100mt.
Temperature : Summer : 46°C 19°C & Winter : 25°C 4°C
Main entry point : Dhangarhi, Main Tourist Centre & Dhikala.
Tourist season : Nov. 15 to June15
Accessibility

Air : Nearest airport is Pantnagar,133kms.
Rail : Nearest railhead is Ramnagar, 50kms. from Dhikala.
Road : Dhikala is connected by a road to Dhikala- Ramnagar and from there to other parts of the state. Other centers within the park are connected by fair-weather tracks.
From Dhikala : Delhi is 290kms. Lucknow 503kms.; Ranikhet 114kms. Local Transport : Coaches and jeeps can be hired from the National Park office at Ramnagar. Elephants are available for wildlife viewing at Dhikala, khinanauli and Bijrani. Elephant rides conducted every morning and evening.

Himalayan Safari

On wheels join us for jeep Safaris on majestic mountain ridges, in open valleys along rivers with sweeping are of the Himalayas to ever present. Our safaris promise to take you to places in the corners of the Himalayas to place of enthralling beauty each unique in its character , customs and people From the moonscape terrain Laddakh to the unexplored Spiti and Kinnaur region, from the interiors of Kumaon hills to Garhwal holy land from the sand dunes of Rajasthan to the great history and cultures. All our jeep safaris are planned to give you variety and a true taste of the Himalayas way of life.

Monsoons are time to celebrate! Celebrations, festivities and fairs, abound in the Himalayas. All and legends and rituals are related to this season of fertility. Also the Mountains are at their greenest andlots of fresh water streams and waterfalls sprout. All the rivers run full. The vibrancy of the monsoons colour every mood.

Our jeep safaris at this time concentrates on fairs and festivals, thick green jungle, wildlife, temple and small town scattered all around giving a wholesome experience to every visitor.