NITN | @notintownlive | 17 Feb 2025, 12:51 am

Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh) : Pushing boundaries and braving ferocious rapids and fast currents, members of the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) added a new feather on its cap as it completed the Arunachal Pradesh leg of the historic Brahmaputra River Rafting Expedition.
Known as the Siang in Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra River is revered for its ferocity and unpredictability.
According to former Director of NIMAS Col. Gulshan Chadha, out of the audacious 916 km total journey, the expedition led by present NIMAS Director Col. R S Jamwal, has successfully navigated 240 km of the river, rafting through one of the most dangerous stretches in the world.
This section, from Gelling—the starting point of the expedition and the first Indian village where the river enters India—to Tuting, is famous for its Grade 4 and 5 rapids.
The sheer power and scariness of the currents have deterred all previous attempts to navigate this route. Notably, this expedition also marks the first attempt to raft the entire Brahmaputra stretch spanning Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
The expedition team consisting of staff of NIMAS and four members each from Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, was warmly received at Pasighat by the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of East Siang district, along with members of the Water Sports Association.
They extended their heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to the team for undertaking such a daring and historical expedition, showcasing the spirit of adventure and resilience.
Speaking about this achievement NIMAS Director Col. Jamwal, expressed gratitude for the support from local authorities and communities.
“This expedition is not just about adventure; it’s about pushing boundaries, overcoming fear, and setting a new benchmark for exploration in India. The team’s resilience through the life-threatening rapids of Siang reflects the true spirit of NIMAS,” he said, adding that this historic expedition is a testament to human determination and a celebration of the unexplored beauty and power of India’s rivers.
The expedition after completing the Arunachal leg of Brahmaputra is now well ahead to finish the rest of the stretches of Brahmaputra in Assam before completing the venture at Dhubri in Assam - West Bengal border.
(Photos courtesy NIMAS)
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