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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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