Class 2 to class 4 progression – Himalaya
Become the kayaker you’ve always wanted to be in just one month.
Are you a class 2 kayaker looking to progress your skills? Here at Pure Land Expeditions, we are proud of our kayak classes. Our guests new to paddle sport in the Himalayas learn how to read and run white water, while developing safety and rescue skills. Here in Nepal and India you will find a real range of world class water in some of the most beautiful locations in the world.
This expedition based course will take you to the next level. Featuring River Skills, Rescue Scenarios and an element of First Aid training. During this unique class 2 to class 4 month long expedition in the Himalayas, you will progress from the basics, running class 2 to choosing and evaluating your own lines on class 4. This experiential learning package, featuring industry leading coach to guest ratio’s, is inclusive of all hotels, resorts, expedition equipment and transport. We use modern kayaks and equipment throughout the course, enabling you to find the right boat and kit for you as your ability and technique increases. If you are currently a class 2 paddler who wants to be able to run class 4 rivers with confidence and safety, this is definitely the course for you. From big volume to alpine style creeking, the Himalayas has it all. Learn how to approach and run different kinds of water alongside internationally renowned white water kayaker and author Darren Clarkson-King.
Learn techniques you will need to enjoy and push further with your advanced kayaking abilities, while learning hands on about logistics.
Nepal
1 Arrive in Kathmandu, Hotel.
2 Culture tour, Hotel stay.
3 Kayak Skills based around Tunibote, Resort stay
4 Kayak skills based around Tunibote, Indrawati – Resort stay
5 Kayak skills on Sun Kosi and return to Kathmandu – Hotel
6 Rest/personal day in Kathmandu – Hotel
7 – 16 Karnali (spring) Karnali (fall) raft supported kayak expedition, multiday
8 includes all internal logistics as required.
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17 Rest/personal day
18 Trisuli river with resort stay
19 Trisuli then drive to Pokhara and Hotel stay.
20 Kali Gandaki raft supported expedition
21 as above
22 Finish expedition return to Pokhara
23 Rest or Upper Seti, Hotel
24 Lower Marsyandi, stay Hotel
25 Arrive Kathmandu, stay Hotel
26 Debrief, stay Hotel
27 Transfer to airport
* Our schedules are run on a flexi basis – this enables us to adjust as required for the ability of the group.
Nepal trips start on 1st April – confirmed with a minimum of 2 guests – £3750.
India
1 Arrive in Delhi, Hotel.
2 Drive to Rishikesh, Hotel.
3 Kayak Skills based around Ganga, Hotel Stay
4 Kayak skills based around Ganga, Hotel stay
5 Kayak skills ½ day – Hotel stay.
6 Bhagirati and Ganga raft suported expedition
7 as above
8 finish, Hotel stay
9 Personal/Rest day
10 Drive to Shivanandi – Resort stay.
11 Paddling skills based around Alaknanda river valley day 1
12 day 2
13 day 3
14 day 4 and return to Rishikesh
15 Rest/personal day
16 Kali Sarda expedition begins day 1
17 day 2
18 day 3
19 day 4
20 day 5
21 day 6
22 day 7
23 Rest/personal day
24 Journey to Tons, camp
25 paddle Tons, return to Rishikesh, Hotel stay,
26 Journey to Delhi, debrief, Hotel
27 Airport drop
* Our schedules are run on a flexi basis – this enables us to adjust as required for the ability of the group.
India package starts 1 May – confirmed with a miniums of 2 guests – £4750.
Nepal/India cross country expedition
1 Arrive in Kathmandu, Hotel.
2 Culture tour, Hotel stay.
3 Kayak Skills based around Tunibote, Resort stay
4 Kayak skills based around Tunibote, Indrawati – Resort stay
5 Kayak skills on Sun Kosi and return to Kathmandu – Hotel
6 Rest/personal day in Kathmandu – Hotel
7 – 16 Karnali (spring) Sun Kosi(fall) raft supported kayak expedition, multi day
8 includes all internal logistics as required.
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16
17 Journey to Border/cross border
18 Journey to Rishikesh
19Kayak Skills based around Ganga, Hotel Stay
20 Kayak skills based around Ganga, Hotel stay
21 Kayak skills ½ day – Hotel stay.
22 Bhagirati and Ganga raft suported expedition
23 as above
24 finish, Hotel stay
25 Personal/Rest day
26 Drive to Shivanandi – Resort stay.
27 Paddling skills based around Alaknanda river valley day 1
28 day 2
29day 3
30 day 4 and return to Rishikesh
31 Overland Journey to Leh via Manali
32 Overland Journey
33 Overland Journey
34 Overland Journey
35 Rest
36 Indus
37 Zanskar
38 Indus
39 Rest
40 Zanskar
41 You will need to have your Leh flight booked to leave
42 Leave Delhi
Cross country India and Nepal, 6 weeks.
£7500.
April in to May call for dates and minimum group size
