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Camp Lunagad - Tons River Camp is
a river rafting summer Camp that runs May till July each year in the western
part of Uttaranchal, in the
Jaunsar Bawar region on the banks of the Tons river.
Located at a
pleasant 3500 feet above sea level, this area is rich in every type of
western Himalayan flora and fauna, densely forested with deodar, pine,
alpine oak, birch, chestnut, rhododendron and jamun.
An excellent river
camping site, relaxing walks, ample angling opportunities and great
whitewater make it an ideal getaway for everyone including families and
children, from the quiet holiday-maker to the die hard adventure seeker.
Staying at Camp in
the midst of thickly forested hillsides and riverside beach combined with
hikes and overnight treks in the hills around our Camp and fishing for
trout, make it a memorable family getaway from the summer heat.
For keener rafters
and kayakers, try out a multi-day expedition style river rafting trip on the
Tons river till the dam at Icchhari.
ACCOMMODATION
Deluxe tents (beds, mattresses and quilts provided) on twin share. Each tent
is furnished with 2 camp cots, a table, two cane chairs. Toilet tents have
dry-pit toilets (the only toilets allowed as per Reserved Forest camping
regulations) with western style commodes over a pit. We can accommodate upto
30 persons at camp. We can take upto 50 with ample notice, though our Ganga
base, Camp Silver Sands, has ready occupancy for 50 persons.
ACTIVITIES IN CAMP
Beside rafting one could go for a hike to a typical village near the camp or
even go for longer hikes (5-6hrs) in the surrounding hills. Afternoon hikes
to the lunagad pool is a great option - a 45 min walk gets you to a great
pool to swim around in, non-swimmers carry lifejackets. Overnight treks are
also possible. Facilities are available for camp games like volleyball,
frisbee, tennis ball cricket etc. A day in camp is rounded off with a
campfire and a leisurely evening with fellow rafters.
OPERATIONAL: Mid
April till early July each year
DISTANCES & LANDMARKS: 435 kilometers from Delhi via Meerut
Bypass - Muzaffarnagar bypass - Roorkee - Dehradun - Kalsi/Mussourie -
Nowgaon - Purola - Mori. Camp lies 5.5 kms from Mori village on the road
leading to Tiuni. Camp is 145 kms from Mussourie and Shimla and can be
combined with an overnight stay at either place.
Tons River Camp is
visited as ex-Delhi adventure getaway
and also visited by keen Anglers for trout
fishing. |