Location - Pithoragarh (Saryu River)

Elevation - 1,645 M

Difficulty Level - Moderate To Extreme

About River Rafting in Pithoragarh

River rafting or the white water rafting, the water-based adventure activity is performed in Pithoragarh nearby town Kumaun, the activity of river rafting is performed in Saryu River. The Camp Rapid Fire Team is the only team in the whole of Uttarakhand, which has a certified rafting license based in Kumaon. The river rafting in Pithoragarh is unique as one can experience the valleys of the Soar like very few could and experience the adrenaline from the activity.

About the River Rafting Activity

River Rafting is a form of water-based adventure activity where the people in an Inflatable boat navigate a river, through a lot of difficulties, the river’s difficulties are caused by the rocks and boulders inside the river that creates disturbances in the water. One should always listen to the guide and professionals while performing the activity because this can also save lives and help the people on the boat to have better experiences and enjoy the river rafting activity.

Best Time to Visit Pithoragarh

• The town of Pithoragarh has a pleasant kind of weather from March to June and from September to November, one can experience the best of the destination during this months. The months of December, January, February, July, and August are not recommended due to heavy rainfall, cold and snowfall conditions that are prominent in the Pithoragarh town.
• Pithoragarh in Summers
• The summers in Pithoragarh start from April and last till June when people mostly come to explore the town of Pithoragarh and experience the beautiful valley of Saur and have the view of majestic high snow-covered mountains. The temperature during the months remains from 5-degree celsius minimum to 17-degree celsius maximum.
• Pithoragarh in Monsoon
• The monsoon in Pithoragarh is experienced from July to September, where the whole valley turns to the green valley. The activities of trekking and expeditions are done in this season. The temperatures remain between 7-8 degrees celsius to 18-19 degrees celsius.
• Pithoragarh in Winters
• The season of winters in Pithoragarh starts from October to February. During this duration, there is heavy snowfall and the cold temperature goes down to sub-zero and the maximum temperature goes up to 13-degree celsius.

How to Reach Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh can be reached easily by roads, trains, and flights. To reach Pithoragarh one can take a flight to Pantnagar airport that is the nearest airport to the location. The nearest railway station is Tanakpur and Pithoragarh has a good connection of road, so one can easily reach the destination.

Pithoragarh by Air

The nearest airport to Pithoragarh is the Pantnagar airport, which is approximately 241 km away from the destination. It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes from Delhi to reach Pantnagar. From Pantnagar, it takes around 6 hours to reach Pithoragarh to reach by cab.

Pithoragarh by Railways

The nearest railway station to Pithoragarh is the Tanakpur railway station, which is approximately 138 km away from the destination. It takes 10 hours minimum to reach Tanakpur from Delhi.

Pithoragarh by Road

It takes nearly 11 hours 20 minutes to reach Pithoragarh from Delhi by road and the journey is about 495 km passing through the national highway 9.

Things to Carry

• ID Proof: Carry a valid ID proof issued by the government.
• Clothing: Warm clothing (Down Jacket/Fleece Jacket, Woolen Cap/Scarf, Hat, Lowers, Woolen & Cotton Socks, Thermal wears), Cotton Towels, Trekking/Hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wear.
• Toiletries: Lip Balm, Wet Wipes, Skin Moisturizer, Sunscreen.
• Medical: Personal medicines (if any), Mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, Dehydration salt.
• Miscellaneous: Trekking Poles, Sunglasses, Rubber Slipper, Power Bank, Candy, Dust Mask, etc

Do’s and Don’ts in Pithoragarh

Do’s

• Do listen to the guide.
• Do remember the risks involved.
• Do wear a life jacket.
• Wear a water-resistant sun blocker.

Don’ts

• Don’t go out of your comfort zone.
• Don’t jump off the boat.
• Don’t not forget the instruction of the instructor during the performing activity.
• Do not be over-confident during the Rafting