This is a wonderful trip a kind of soft adventure. Sailing down the Ganges - in a wooden country boat from Allahabad to Varanasi which are important pilgrimage sites in India with an ancient civilization of over 2000 years, is a leisurely trip with lots of fun. This is the most colorful and interesting stretch of this legendary river. Beautiful landscape, simple country-side, people religiously flocking the river banks, old temples, migratory birds and above all camping on the virgin river islands with no body around. A distance of just 125 kms between the two cities by straight road is covered in 5 days through a winding river course. We can also offer shorter boat cruise say for 2-3-4 nights..
Watersports in India has long since enamored countless adventure seekers from across the globe, enticing them to a trip replete with fun, frolic and mindless adventure. Sailing tours through gurgling rivers, narrow passes, streams and in creeks has been an unending passion through the centuries. Our sailing tours of India are a perfect way to recharge yourself and enjoy the beauty of India .
At Ruck Sack Tours, we provide you the opportunity to experience nature’s thrills firsthand and be a part of this exciting, exhilarating tour. Sail down the Ganges in a wooden country boat between two of India ’s ancient and culturally rich cities, Allahabad and Varanasi . It is in Allahabad that three of India ’s most sacred rivers, the Ganga , Yamuna and the Saraswati form a confluence - the Prayag. Mythology has it that a bath in this holy spot absolves a person of all his/her sins.
You can sail down the river in a leisurely manner. The distance between the two cities is approximately 125 km. While it is generally covered within a matter of a few hours by road, we let you soak in the atmosphere, the fun and the adventure and it is a full 5 days before you land on terra firma.
If you are one of us, one of our tribe of enthusiasts, get ready for the time of your life
If you are one of us, one of our tribe of enthusiasts, get ready for the time of your life
Some Points to be noted
a) Boats are common wooden country boats with couple of rows, a mast and two boat men on each boat. There will be no seats or bench. On board there will be mattress & pillows and 4 persons can easily sit in relaxed position while enjoying the landscape.
b) Normally for overnights we choose Hotels as this is the best way to spend the night and for wash and change, however if there is a small group 10-15 pax then we can camp on a deserted beach or island depending on the season. Breakfast & dinner is served on the hotels /island but lunch & evening tea is always on board.
c) For toilet during the sai we stop at deserted bank and one has to depend on the Indian village style
d) Best period is from Nov to 20th Dec. & from 10th Jan to 15th Mar. (mostly there is a thick fog during end Dec & beginning Jan in North India, affecting the navigation on the river & pictorial views).If plan a trip from mid Jan to Feb, suggest a day in Allahabad to visit the annual Magh Mela (a kind of baby Kumbh Mela - start from Makar Sankranti till Mahashivaratri)
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