Next departure · Brahmaputra (Siang) River Expedition
| Departure | 7 Dec 2026 (Dibrugarh) → 18 Dec 2026 (Dibrugarh) |
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| River section | 180 km, Tuting to Pasighat · 7 days on the river · Grade IV–V |
| Price (8+ rafters) | ₹1,30,000 per person + GST |
| Smaller groups | Price on request. Ask us on WhatsApp |
| To confirm your seat | 30% advance · 30% due 15 days before departure · balance on day 1 |
| Seats | Limited seats left · maximum 18 rafters |
River Rafting on the Brahmaputra – India’s Ultimate Adventure
River rafting in India on the mighty Brahmaputra River is considered one of the most thrilling and challenging rafting experiences in the world. Known as “Burlung-Buthur” by the Bodo people of Assam, the river is called Yarlung Tsangpo in the Tibetan Plateau.
The Brahmaputra originates from the Angsi Glacier on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County. Earlier, the source was believed to be the Chema-Yungdung Glacier, identified by geographer Swami Pranavananda in the 1930s.
According to updated research led by Liu Shaochuang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the river stretches approximately 3,848 kilometres (2,391 miles) with a drainage area of about 712,035 square kilometres. These measurements were refined using modern expeditions and satellite imagery.
From its source, the river flows for nearly 700 miles (1,100 km) eastward between the main range of the Himalayas to the south and the Kailash Range to the north. In its upper reaches, the river is widely known as Tsangpo, meaning “Purifier,” and is also referred to as Yarlung Zangbo in Chinese.
Today, river expeditions on the Brahmaputra are regarded as one of the best rafting experiences in India, offering powerful rapids, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable wilderness adventures
The Brahmaputra expedition is a self-supported, big-volume whitewater expedition on the Siang, the name the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) takes in Arunachal Pradesh. It suits paddlers who want a true multi-day river journey, not a day trip.
Not sure if you are ready? Read our Brahmaputra rafting guide or message us your rafting history.
Big-volume rivers are about reading water and moving fast as a team. Our river crew is built for that.
There is no electricity or phone signal on the river, so camps run on candlelight and headlamps. Toilets are dry pit toilet tents, and Day 8 is a rest day at Paradise Beach.
The expedition starts and ends in Dibrugarh, Assam.
The Siang valley in Upper Siang district is a protected area, so every rafter needs a permit. We arrange all permits as part of the package.
Bheem Singh Chauhan, Founder & Expedition Leader, White World Expeditions
Bheem has 22+ years of professional river experience and has led expeditions on 17+ rivers, including the Ganga, Alaknanda, Zanskar, Brahmaputra, Teesta, Indus, Kali, the White Nile (Uganda) and the Haraz (Iran). He holds IRF (International Rafting Federation) certification, Rescue 3 International whitewater rescue credentials and Wilderness First Responder training. He pioneered our 84 km Ganga expedition and runs the Brahmaputra expedition each December. Read Bheem’s profile.
10:30 AM Delhi Airport
Meeting place: Delhi Airport
Brahmaputra Rafting Expedition
(11 Night 12 Days) 180 Km. Tuting to Pasighat
Arrive Dibrugarh late afternoon by air. Transfer to waiting vehicles and drive across the mighty Brahmaputra to Pasighat, which welcomes the Siang into the plains. This iconic bridge has ended years of ferry travel across the river which in places is as much as 11 km wide! Check in and expedition briefing at tea time. Visit the local market.
After reaching Pasighat, we will check into our accommodation. An expedition briefing will be conducted at tea time, where participants will receive important instructions about the rafting journey. Later, we will visit the local market to explore the culture and surroundings.
Overnight stay: Pasighat
Drive two long days along the Siang river, through Adi villages, settlements and lush tropical rainforest. An 8 hour drive on the first day takes us through cloud forest and along the Siang river, to the Ditte Dime bridge where we stop for lunch. In 2002, a massive storm broke and took out all bridges in the valley. We reach Jengging by evening, a lovely but basic rest house nestled atop Karkovilage in the Siang valley.
Overnight stay: Hotel at Pasighat
Today we move even more remote up the valley. We pass the village of Ramsing try and see “Moing Madness’ and “Hairy Hari” on the drive up. We cross a small pass and descend to Pango, and pass through Palsi to take in “Pulsating Palsi”. Our drive now climbs up to Ningguing village and descends to our camp at Purung. Camp next to the Ningguing rapid.
Overnight stay: Camp at Purung
Relaxed day to sort out gear – walk around and interface with local tribes at the nearby village, time permitting. Tuting is the place where Tibetan Buddhism meets the animistic tribal beliefs. Ready rafts in the afternoon – a comprehensive safety briefing followed by instruction on paddling commands and rescue procedures.
Today marks the beginning of our exciting rafting journey. In the morning, we set off from Tuting and raft downstream toward Pango. The rafting journey takes about five hours.
Raft to Pango (5 hrs). Camp. This morning, we set off on our journey down the river/ We encounter the big monster Class V Ningguing rapid and another Class 4+ rapid, Pulsating Palsi to reach Pango, where we set up Camp for the night. Lovely float sections as one takes in the wonders of the Ningguing gorge. We reach the awesome Pango beach camp for tea. Campfire dinner and overnight Camp.
By afternoon, we reach the beautiful Pango beach campsite, where hot tea awaits us. In the evening, we enjoy a campfire dinner and relax after an adventurous day on the river.
Overnight stay: Camp at Pango
Raft Pango – Cherring. Camp. Today, we enter the Marmong gorge, and there is no way to visit it unless by raft! We scout and raft down the Pango rapid and run three big rapids in the gorge, and our paddling skills are well utilized on this day. Witness one of the most beautiful and remote jungle gorges in the world. It has steep impenetrable forests rising into oblivion on each side past the big rapid at Rikor and Zebra Rock rapid to set up Camp above a Class 6 rapid “Tooth fairy” at Cherring. Overnight Camp.
By evening, we reach our campsite above the dangerous Class VI rapid known as “Tooth Fairy.” We set up camp at Cherring and relax after an adventurous day.
Overnight stay: Camp at Cherring
Today we raft from Cherring to Paradise Beach, with a possible portage around the Class VI “Tooth Fairy” rapid. We then navigate several exciting Class III+ rapids, including the Class IV Hairy Hari, followed by a scenic float downstream.
By evening, we reach Paradise Beach campsite to relax and enjoy another classic day on the Siang River.
Overnight Stay: Camp at Paradise Beach
Today is a relaxing rest day at Paradise Beach Camp after several days of intense rafting on the Siang River.
This rest day allows everyone to relax, recover, and prepare for the next stages of the expedition.
Overnight stay: Camp at Paradise Beach
Raft to Geku Twins Camp. We begin with a big rapid below Paradise beach, called ‘Moing Madness” followed by milder ones all the way till the suspension bridge at Nubo. We raft down “Karko” and float to a beautiful site near Geku. Camp for the night.
Overnight stay: Camp at Geku Twins Cam
After Geku, we begin a long float till the 65 Bridge at Ditte Dime. An easy day with long float sections. We pass several Adi tribal settlements on the way and float past the confluence of the Siang river with the Siyom river after the suspension bridge at Boling. We pass the flood-rutted guesthouse of Yembung and float onto camp near Rotung village, in time for hot lunch. Transfer all gear onto our travel bags from the dry bags, and a chance to wash up near a freshwater spring
Overnight stay: Camp near Rotung Village
We begin the final run to the plains at Pasighat by negotiating the last biggie on the trip at Ponging. The Siang seems to gather a lot more volume as we float into Pasighat where we beach our rafts for the last time on this trip.
Overnight stay: Rest house at Pasighat
Drive to Dibrugarh. Transfer to airport for flight back home. Trip endsToday we drive from Pasighat to Dibrugarh, enjoying the last views of the beautiful landscapes along the Brahmaputra River.
On arrival at Dibrugarh, we transfer to the airport to board our return flight back home. This marks the end of an exciting and memorable rafting expedition filled with adventure, teamwork, and exploration.
Trip Ends Here…
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The next Brahmaputra (Siang) rafting expedition runs from 7 to 18 December 2026: 11 nights and 12 days, starting and ending in Dibrugarh, Assam. Seats are limited to 18 rafters, so book early.
The expedition costs ₹1,30,000 per person + GST for groups of 8 or more. For smaller groups the price is on request. A 30% advance confirms your seat, 30% is due 15 days before departure, and the balance is paid on day 1.
You raft about 180 km of the Siang River from Tuting to Pasighat over 7 river days, within a 12-day trip that includes the drive up the Siang valley, a preparation day at Tuting and a rest day at Paradise Beach.
It is a Grade IV–V big-volume expedition with 30–40 major rapids, including Ninguing, Pulsating Palsi, Pango, Rikor, Zebra Rock, Hairy Hari, Moing Madness, Karko and Ponging. The Class VI Tooth Fairy rapid at Cherring is portaged, not run.
Previous rafting is strongly recommended, along with good fitness and confidence in water. Rafters must be 16–50 years old and weigh 40–100 kg, with no serious medical conditions such as heart disease, asthma, epilepsy or spine problems.
Yes. Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) and foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit (PAP). White World Expeditions arranges all permits; you only need to send ID or passport and visa copies after booking.
Fly to Dibrugarh (Mohanbari) Airport from Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru or Guwahati, or take the Rajdhani Express from New Delhi. Our team meets the group in Dibrugarh and drives to Pasighat. Flights and trains are not included.
The price includes all transfers from Dibrugarh, 11 nights in hotels and riverside beach camps on twin sharing, 3 meals a day with snacks and tea, the river crew and safety kayakers, rafting equipment, wetsuits and neoprene booties, dry bags, camping gear, permits, porterage up to 5 kg, GoPro photos, a certificate and an expedition T-shirt. Flights, GST, insurance and personal expenses are extra.
Camps are on sand beaches beside the Siang (Pango, Cherring, Paradise Beach, Geku Twins and Rotung) with twin-sharing alpine tents, a kitchen and dining tent, and dry pit toilet tents. There is no electricity or phone network on the river. Bring a good sleeping bag and warm layers, because December nights are cold.
If you cancel 60 days or more before departure, 20% of the total is charged; between 50 and 30 days, 25% is charged; and 25 days or less before departure, there is no refund. If the trip is changed for weather or river conditions, alternatives depend on availability and permissions.
