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Paddler
Sponsors Brahmaputra Expedition
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Commemorating the International Year of Eco-tourism,
Paddler magazine has signed on to co-sponsor The Great Descent
expedition Nov. 22-Dec. 6 on India’s Upper Brahmaputra River.
Working with India’s Aquaterra Adventures, the raft and kayak
trip combines culture with whitewater in the remote
northeastern tribal state of Arunachal Pradesh. From the
put-in just below the Tsangpo’s famed Big Bend, the expedition
will navigate 180 kms of Class IV-V, Himalaya-lined whitewater
to the take-out eight days later at Pasighat. “This section is
normally off limits to foreigners, due to its proximity to
China,” says expedition leader Vaibhav Kala. “It’s been run a
few times by the armed forces, but it’s never been properly
documented. Now, thanks to a special permit, it will finally
be open to other adventurers and given the recognition it
deserves.” Cost for the trip runs $3,000, including roundtrip
airfare from New Delhi to Dibrugarh, lodging in Delhi and
Dibrugarh, restricted area permit fee, royalty for rafting the
Siang, road travel, tented and rest house/hotel accommodation,
all meals, guide fees and transfers. Info:
www.thegreatdescent.com
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