River Mountain Retreat
(Kudiyalla) Rishikesh, Uttarkhand.
Have you ever thought of combining a soft and lazy beach holiday on silver sands with a jungle adventure in the foothills of the Himalaya? Where you can camp out like a "shikari" of old but be armed with binocular and camera, and a campfire when the black night falls quickly in the Indian jungle?

On an enchanting site, at the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan Mountains of Uttarkhand, nestled on the banks of the glacier fed Upper Ganges River, lies the RiverMountain Retreat.

Hidden amongst a ridge system of awesome cliffs, crags, high pathways, white beaches, virgin forest, rare wildlife, orchards, and glowing night skies, the experience at the RiverMountain Retreat is unparalled and memorable!
 
 
The Leopard Longhouse
The Leopard Longhouse is a simple longhouse using the concept of the tribals of the northeast and the Dyaks of Borneo and Iriyan Jaya. The sunken bath is specially created and designed to offer a view of the river below and the hills across. The Longhouse, with its beautifully carved and well worn central pillars in its verandah, offers grandstand views.

The Leopard longhouse is so named because it features a full length leopard mural painted by Canadian Mural artist Susanne Pink,. Using a unique technique similar to the Cistine Chapel in Turin, the lime surface was painted upon while still wet in order to absorb the colours, then left exposed to the elements for a while to give it a weathered look. The leopard mural is a unique feature of the Longhouse. Another wall features similar work, also reflecting the local biodiversity - the Mahseer, river eel and the catfish.
 
The Luxury Swiss Cottage
The Luxury Swiss Cottage offers a well furnished twin bedroom, sit out porch, attached flush bath, with a sunk bath tub, flush toilet and wash basin.

These tents hark back to day of yore. The soft and comforting feel of a light canvas interior which will be your home, is a special experience offering comforts and settings unimagainable in the complete wild. The Luxury Swiss Cottage has your own extension veranda an bath.
 
Other accommodation
We also have smaller but comfortable tents pitchable at different spots as needed. These use sleeping bags and foam mats and a common toilet. We also offer bivouacs or machan camp outs in deep forest across river on request and with a wildlife guide. Sitting up with a tape recorder to record the sounds of the jungle is one of the most rewarding of experiences. Coming back to the city and playing back the sounds of the jungle at night is one of the best memories to bring back!

Dining
The camp chef prepares continental, authentic local cuisine and also bkes fresh breads, rolls, and pizzas over a driftwood fired clay oven. A special BBQ is the highlight of the evening.
 
Adventure & Solitude
White Water River Rafting
The Ganga – classic adventures!!! September to April
Tiger Paw Adventures offers you a "Great white water" rafting experience on the Ganga, where mountain, river and beach converge to give you "The Classic Adventure".

Now in our 27th year, we began our "Great white water" trips in the late 80’s. Today, we have a pretty camp site with spacious tents, set in a forested glade overlooking the river, and se our past experience to select the best from amongst local rafting only outfitters who run the following river sections :

1- The Scenic float trip through the Devprayag George
2- Kudiyalla to Marine Drive
3- Marine Drive to Shivpuri Beach
4- Shivpuri Beach to Bhrampuri Forest
5- Bhrampuri Forest to Rishikesh
6- Rishikesh to Chilla Wild Life Park – Float trip
Expeditions are also run on the Alaknanda , Yamuna , and Tons rivers.

The Rapids, Grading & “Who can Raft”
Any normally healthy person who does not fear water, can raft. Coordination with commands all the expertise that you require.Rapids on the Ganga go up to grade V’s are for (seasoned professionals): but most are II’s so you have safe highly exciting white water to raft in.

What to bring
(Nov. - Early, March)
Day time temperature range from 25-40 deg, C with a 10-15 deg. C. Days are usually clear and sunny.

While on the Raft – a spray- proof Nylon wind cheater – Wool vest or a light sweater or a wool shirt, Nylon leggings or johns (Rubberised Over jacket-pants) or a Wet Suit* - Wool Socks and Sneakers. A dry change should be carried in the Raft's Dry Bag. Evening wear should include a thick jacket or a sweater; a wool cap, wool trousers and outdoor shoes.

(Sept.-Oct. & Mid March-Apr End)
You can raft in T-Shirt, Sports & Sneakers. Keep a dry change in the vehicle. For Camp, a Flash Light, Towels & Personal Toiletries should be carried. All wear should be packed in waterproof duffel bags. Sleeping Bags, should requested for.
* These can be rented from us.

Body Surfing
Rafting on the Ganga also allows the thrill of the body Surf

Game Fishing
Angling or Fishing as it is simply called, has been and is an admirable sport, although for the discerning few and rightly so, for only a few know how to reall pursue and land a fish. And even they know that they don't know well enough just how to land one every time.

The two timeless sporting fish in India have been and still remain, are the Trout and the mighty Mahaseer, which incidentally is the best fresh water sporting fish in the world. Each has its own peculiarities, its preferred bait, and preference of waters it inhabits. But each has a thrill and experience of its own.

Besides, he varied joys and excitement of a fishing trip in wild places is most definitely a panacea for all wordly cares and troubles, and if you are hooked once to fishing, we promise you will be hooked for life.

Rock Climbing , Abseiling, Rappling and River Crossing
Rock climbing, Abseiling , and Rappling are safe yet adventurous sports and enjoyable as a family,group or individual activity. One can rock climb on a choice of easy or challenging cliff faces, rappel from our beach cliff to rock bluff, or abseil from one of the bridges into a waiting raft! Years of experience with school groups like the American Embassy School and team and leadership programs for Multinationals, ensures excellent safety standards.

Wildlife Excursions
Wildlife is close at hand and can be spied by long staying clients near camp, or by driving to Jim Corbett or Chilla/Rajaji National Park for everything from the Asiatic Elephant , to tiger, leopard, muntjac and chital deer.

Gurukul and Yoga
The tradition and heritage of the spiritually charged region encourages one to pursue meditation and yoga and be a “seeker”. This, along with ayurvedic lifestyle program options on breathing, diet and more, help one face the “New Age”.

Day Village treks
A look into the lifestyles of the rural hillfolk, even while it gradually changes is fascinating. Visits to Schools and interactions with vibrant young children is always memorable. Many villagers hand grind grain freshly before each meal and this is another example of what one learn’s of the ruggedly tough and healthy lifestyle of the village folk of Garhwal.

For Corporates
With our vast experience at experiential programs for Vice President and Senior Management level, we can work with your HR manager to set up a focused program. The following sets the mood:

An Action Based And Outdoor Management, Teamwork Program, for your Corporate Management, who you want to build Into a team, and identify emerging leadership from.
A program that reflects YOUR COMPANY’s proud traditions and FOUNDATIONS.

The programs values are :
Acting with integrity, respect, trust and collaborative spirit.
Displaying a passion for excellence and superior results.
Driving creativity and innovation into our service products and business practices.
Encouraging and celebrating the diversity and successes of your colleagues.

Getting there : Train and air timings should be checked. Alternative Road routes can be enquired about.

By Road : 265 km from Delhi.
Delhi - Mohan nagar – Meerut 70 kms
Meerut - Muzaffar nagar 40 kms
Muzaffar Nagar - Roorkee 55 kms
Roorkee - Haridwar - Rishikesh 70 kms
Rishikesh - Tapovan Police Picket 1 kms
Tapovan Police Picket-Bhrampuri Forest 11 kms
Bbrampuri Forest- Shivpuri 4 kms
Shivpuri- Waterside Retreat 8 kms
Marine Drive – Byasi 7 kms
Byasi - Singthali (Tiger Paw Camp) 2.5 kms
Singth ali- Kudiyalla 2.5 kms

By Rail : Haridwar is the nearest railhead.There are three trains from Delhi for Haridwar.
Dehradun Shatabdi: Morning Departure Time: Depart Delhi 0655 hrs from New Delhi Railway Station. Arrive Haridwar I I 15 hrs. Depart Haridwar 1800 hrs.Arrive Delhi 2230 hrs.
Shatabdi: Afternoon Departure (Does not operate on Sundays) Time: Depart Delhi 1530 hrs from New Delhi Railway Station. Arrive Haridwar 1920 hours Depart Haridwar 0623 hrs.Arrive Delhi I 105 hrs.
Mussourie Express: Overnight train Time: Depart Delhi 2215 hrs from Old Delhi Railway Station. Arrive Haridwar next day -0550 hrs Depart Haridwar 2230 hrs. Arrive Delhi next day at 0605 hrs.

By Air :
Fly New Delhi – (Jolly Grant serving –Hardwar/Rishikesh/Dehra Dun. Continue by Road to Rishikesh and on to Camp (70Km).
 
 
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