2 rafts of the Tons River.
The Tons River is a unique river in India. Most rivers in the Indian Himalaya are very large volume with big water features such as large holes, waves and aggressive eddy lines. The Tons River however is much more technical, with many boulder gardens and tight shoots. Rafters on this river need to be physically fit as raft guides need as much help as possible to guide boats through the rapids.
Local women carrying water.
The Tons is also a great river for kayakers who enjoy technical white water. The river has over 100km of quality class II, III and IV white water. There is also some great tributaries of the Tons such as the Rupin River which has good class IV and IV+ white water.
Dave Prothero.
The Tons River Valley offers a great cultural experience. It's people are less effected by western culture as it has a low population and no through roads. The culture of the the Tons valley is very unique even by Indian standards. In some villages Polyandry and to a lesser extent polygamy are common. These practices came about in olden times to keep population down and prevent the division of land into to small holdings. Interestingly there is a system of bride price, with the value of a wife increases with the number of past husbands she has had.
Passing under the foot bridge on the Tons River.
We are running an 8 day trip this May in the Tons valley. It is a rafting and trekking combo trip incorporating 2 half days rafting, 2 days trekking and a 3 day self-contained rafting expedition covering 60km.
Kayaker looking for the line through a boulder garden.
For more details please contact us.
The Tons River Valley.
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