Drive from Dehradun and transfer to the camp at Rishikesh by lunchtime. On arrival, check in and proceed for lunch. Later, the instructors will teach you safety and rescue techniques, as well as how to fit into your kayak and how to use and wear your equipment. Further on, they will give you a theoretical introduction to kayaking and then get you out to try the wet-exit technique and basic paddling techniques on the river.

On the second day, get into the water and learn how to ferry-glide, eddy in and out, and practise more on your paddle strokes. After lunch, go back on the river and run your first class II rapids.

On day three, get into the rolling sessions and learn how to re-right your kayak, as well as get your first introduction to surfing on waves. You will also practise things learned on days one and two. After lunch, kayak the lower stretch of the Ganga and practise rolls and eddy turns.

On day four, try to run the first class III rapids and get a taste of real trashing (if you're up to it). After collecting bits and pieces, have a final lunch and head back to Dehradun for your onward journey.