Rafting
Grade IV — Indus River Expedition
Serious White-Water on the Mighty Indus
Duration
2 – 3 Days
Grade
IV (Advanced)
River
Indus River
Best Season
May – August
Start
Shatial / Chilas section
Suitable For
Experienced paddlers
Overview
The Indus River cuts one of the deepest gorges in the world as it thunders through the Karakoram. The Grade IV section near Chilas and Shatial offers serious white-water rafting through dramatic canyon walls with ancient rock carvings on the cliffs above. This is powerful, glacier-fed water — cold, fast, and magnificent.
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Schedule
Day 1 — Put-in near Shatial/Chilas
Safety briefing, equipment fitting. Practice paddle commands. 15–20 km section. Camp on riverbank.
Day 2 — Full day rafting
Most technical section with multiple Grade III–IV rapids. 20–25 km. Camp.
Day 3 — Final morning section
Take-out point. Drive back to Chilas or Gilgit.
Included
- International-standard life jackets
- Safety helmets
- Splash jackets and neoprene gear
- Throw bags and rescue ropes
- First aid kit
- Satellite communication device
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