Rafting in Kameng River

The Kameng River, formerly known as the Bhareli River, is situated in the eastern Himalayan mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Originating from a glacial lake beneath the snow-capped Gori Chen mountain on the India-Tibet border, it flows through the Bhalukpong circle of West Kameng District and Sonitpur District of Assam. As a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, it merges with the Brahmaputra at Tezpur, just east of the Kolia Bhomora bridge.

The river delineates the boundary between East Kameng and West Kameng Districts and separates the Sessa and Eaglenest sanctuaries to the west from the Pakke tiger reserve to the east. To its east lies the Dafla Hills, while the Aka Hills, homeland of the Aka tribe, lie to the west. Known for its medium-large volume and consistent rapids, the Kameng offers exciting river trips with deep gorges, pristine campsites, and well-preserved old forests.