Name: Rafting in Tiuni
Rating: 4.5

Rafting in Tiuni, Dehradun Overview

Tiuni, located in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, is a hidden gem for adventure enthusiasts, especially for white-water rafting. The confluence of the Tons and Pabbar Rivers near Tiuni offers thrilling rafting experiences amidst the majestic Himalayas .

Rafting Highlights:

Rapids: Features challenging Class IV+ rapids, making it suitable for experienced rafters .
Rafting Stretch: Approximately 35 km from Mori to Tiuni, encompassing continuous and adrenaline-pumping rapids .
Duration: Rafting sessions typically last 2 to 2.5 hours .
Cost: Prices range from ₹600–₹700 per person for short sessions to ₹29,500 for comprehensive 8-day packages, which include accommodation, meals, and transfers

Availability of Clean Water

Yes, but it is advisable to ensure availability of clean drinking water in your custom package.

Availability of camping/shelter

The best way to fully enjoy this adventurous expedition is by camping. Almost all tour operators offer camps at the rafting site.

Safety Tips

Carry a compact first-aid kit just for safety. Stretch before you go in for the activity, and always plan the raft distance in your package carefully. If you are travelling with older people or children, find a suitable rafting stretch for them.

Things to carry

1) A compact first aid kit including medicines of importance. 2) Quick refreshments - energy drinks, energy bars 3) Bathing suits, shorts, river sandals, flip-flops, old sneakers 4) Waterproof camera bag, fresh batteries, waterproof lens 5) Plastic bags for carrying wet clothes

General Tips and Tricks

The best time to raft in Tiuni is from March to June and September to November. Avoid visitng during the months of heavy rainfall i.e. July and August. Make sure you pay attention to all the instructions carefully given by the guide. Also prefer to go for the activity in groups of 4, 6 or 8 as per the operator you choose. Non-swimmers are not allowed on the trip usually. Also make sure you have prior rafting experince before you indulge in the activity here.

How to reach Rafting in Tiuni

Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun serves as the nearest airbase to the site of activity. It is connected to Delhi by daily flights and one can easily hire a cab from outside the airport to reach the base.
Rail: Rishikesh and Dehradun both serves as an option of the nearest railway station to the Ton Valley. One can take either Mussoorie Express or Shatabdi to reach the destination.
Road: Bus services are easily available to Dehradun from Delhi and other nieghbouring states. The distnace from Delhi is about 200 kms and it takes aorund 5-7 hours to reach. From here, one can hire a cab or a bus for a hilly ride of 5-6 hours to reach the first point of rafting.