Images from India

12 of us have recently returned from a mini-adventure to paddle in the Indian Himalayas – targeting areas that see few paddlers or tourists. The trip was arranged by Mark Rainsley (big thanks)

A selection of images tells the story.

Rishikesh - Yoga centre for a warm up paddle on the Holy Ganges

Launching on the Pindar (a tributary of the Alaknanda)

A 3 Day paddle with loaded boats down the Alaknanda (from Chamoli to Rudraprayag)

A day on the Mandikini (Agastyamuni to Rudraprayag)
A day driving

A day paddling the Yamuna gorges
Two days on the Tons

Over the pass for two days on the mighty Sutlej

A final day chilling (recovering) in Shimla