Camping & White
River Rafting
About River Rafting
 The
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 Tips
Cautions & Essentials For River Rafting
If you are a normal healthy person and without any fear of water,
then rafting can be your sport. One can become a skilled rafter in
just a few hours of training and the rafting training facilities
exist in different parts of India. Many tourist agencies and state
departments also conduct courses in river rafting.
Carry dry bags dry bags or boxes to secure small personal items
you may bring with you and it usually also have room to
accommodate an extra layer of clothing. Be sure to take any
necessary prescription medications such as inhalers, bee-sting
kits, insulin etc. Avoid taking your car keys, wallets, cell
phones etc. with you for the rafting trip. Also take along
sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap to secure them and a camera.
Disposable waterproof cameras are easily available, easy to take
along with you and take good quality pictures.
Appropriate rafting gear on most rivers during the summertime is a
simple swimsuit, nylon shorts, tennis shoes or sandals, and a hat.
Spring and autumn rafting trips are the ones that require
additional clothing. In any case be sure to dress in layers so
that you can easily add or remove articles, as you need. Avoid
cotton clothing while rafting, except in summers as cotton takes
away the warmth from your body. Wool, polyester fleece and other
synthetic materials will keep you warmer and will dry faster than
cotton. Many rafting clubs have wetsuits available for rent.
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.
River Rafting Places
in India:
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Teesta River,
Sikkim
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Beas River,
Himachal
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Ganges River,
Garhwal, Uttranchal
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Gangotri, Garhwal
Himalayas, Uttranchal
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Lake Paradise,
Nanital, Uttranchal
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Asan
Barrage,Uttranchal
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Kudiyala Rafters
Club, Uttranchal
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Satluj River,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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Ravi, Chamba,
Himachal Pradesh
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Chandra, Lahaul,
Himachal Pradesh
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Bhalukpung, Assam
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