The wild, turbulent waters, fast speed, and the challenge of making it over the churning rapids is a hair-raising experience like non other! The risks are high when the waves sweep over you. All you have to hang on to is the hot-air rubber raft!
The majority of the water rafting destinations are located in the Himalayas. Among them, the river Ganges is the most popular. Several camps are organized along the 70-km stretch from Devprayag to Rishikesh. Rapids have been graded according to the difficulty of their run. The rivers Yamuna, Tons, Kalisor, Alaknanda, Bhilangana, Mandakini and Bhagirathi offer many stretches, both for professionals as well as amateur rafters. Other ranges in Ladakh and Sikkim also offer great river stretches for rafting.
The Ganges, the Indus and its tributaries, Beas, the Zanskar and the Teesta are some of the rivers of water adventure in India, each one providing an exceptional experience. The ride along the Himalayan rivers is simply thrilling as you paddle through the rapids and face the wild white waters. Worth mentioning is the fact that, from either sides, the captivating jungles gaze at you.
For a memorable experience you must raft in the Zanskar rivers. A beautiful and heady feature is the night water river rafting, when the runners raft by the light of the full moon.
In Sikkim, you the Teesta river provides exhilaration. However, the Teesta is a tumultous river, certainly not for beginners. Some other rivers you can raft on are the Sutlej, Chenab and Tons.
The best time for rafting is from April to September although each river has its own run and flow.
To experience this thrill-packed activity, one can get proficiency in just a few hours of training, facilities for which exist in different parts of the country. There is also provision for expert guidance on boards and rescue facilities. Apart from rafting, the thrills of kayaking and canoeing are also a must.
The majority of the water rafting destinations are located in the Himalayas. Among them, the river Ganges is the most popular. Several camps are organized along the 70-km stretch from Devprayag to Rishikesh. Rapids have been graded according to the difficulty of their run. The rivers Yamuna, Tons, Kalisor, Alaknanda, Bhilangana, Mandakini and Bhagirathi offer many stretches, both for professionals as well as amateur rafters. Other ranges in Ladakh and Sikkim also offer great river stretches for rafting.
The Ganges, the Indus and its tributaries, Beas, the Zanskar and the Teesta are some of the rivers of water adventure in India, each one providing an exceptional experience. The ride along the Himalayan rivers is simply thrilling as you paddle through the rapids and face the wild white waters. Worth mentioning is the fact that, from either sides, the captivating jungles gaze at you.
For a memorable experience you must raft in the Zanskar rivers. A beautiful and heady feature is the night water river rafting, when the runners raft by the light of the full moon.
In Sikkim, you the Teesta river provides exhilaration. However, the Teesta is a tumultous river, certainly not for beginners. Some other rivers you can raft on are the Sutlej, Chenab and Tons.
The best time for rafting is from April to September although each river has its own run and flow.
To experience this thrill-packed activity, one can get proficiency in just a few hours of training, facilities for which exist in different parts of the country. There is also provision for expert guidance on boards and rescue facilities. Apart from rafting, the thrills of kayaking and canoeing are also a must.
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