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RAFTING IN INDIA
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magic behind River Rafting also referred, as White Water
Rafting is the extreme and never-ending thrills in the
untamed rivers. The rivers in the upper Himalayas are among
the best in the world for river rafting sports, with many
staircase rapids that challenge the body and spirit of the
river runner. The river cuts against the rocky banks, crash
into rocks, crevices and breaking into white water rapids,
foaming, swirling, and falling in a thunderous din. India
has a wide range of river rafting regions, which suits both
amateurs and professionals.
River Rafting Regions In India
River Rafting In Ladakh
The most popular rafting sites include Ladakh in Jammu &
Kashmir, the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttaranchal, the Beas
River of Himachal Pradesh and Teesta River in Sikkim. The
rafting trip can be started off from the options available
on the Indus River and its major tributaries. The best
stretch for professionally guided runs in white water is on
the Indus between Spituk and Saspol. Beyond Saspol, the
river becomes difficult and running it requires technically
skilled participants and careful organization.
White Water River Rafting On Zanskar River
The most difficult and exciting white water rafting option
is on the Zanskar River, along its spectacular course
through the gorge in the Zanskar mountains, between Padum
and Nimo regions. This river course is suitable only for
well-organized white-water expeditions, prepared for several
days for river running and camping in the absolute wilds of
Zanskar region.
River Rafting On The Ganges
Ganges River has always remains a mystery for explorers and
full of surprises for the rafters. Ganga near Rishikesh in
Uttaranchal is a popular spot for white water rafting. The
whitewater river rafting stretch of the Ganges is from
Kaudiyala to Rishikesh where the river has 12 major rapids
over 36-kms long, most of which are easily negotiable and
some require our expertise.
River Rafting In Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh’s snow-fed rivers of0fer tremendous
opportunities for the challenging sport of rafting. The
rivers Chandrabhaga in Lahaul, the Satluj near Shimla, the
Ravi near Chamba and the Beas near Kullu offer immense white
water rafting possibilities. There are tremendous river
running expedition oppurtunities between Shamshi and Aut on
the Beas. The 20-km stretch has exciting and extreme white
water rapids.
River Rafting On Teesta River
River Teesta of Sikkim extends the most challenging
invitation to the rafters in the eastern Himalayan region.
Teesta provides a series of white water rapids with various
intensities at regular intervals. Meandering down the rough
and rugged mountain river, one can savour a blend of nature
and adventure.
River Rafting On Brahmaputra River
The mighty Brahmaputra cascading down the heights of immense
beauty across Tibet into the north-eastern state of
Arunachal Pradesh is an exciting experience for the rafters.
Though inaccessible, the region is the ultimate destination
a rafter can look for.
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