Rafting
or River running in India is possible on numerous rivers mostly flowing down
the foothills of the Himalayas. There are various grades of rafting possible
in a country with so many fast flowing Himalayan Rivers. The landscapes,
flora, fauna and cultures which one discovers from the river gives one a
truly different perspective of exploration than those encountered from the
road. From the barren moonscapes of Zanskar to the verdant evergreen forests
of Arunachal very few regions in the world can match this diversity in river
running options.
In India the rivers where rafting can be
organized are the following;
Rafting - Teesta - West Bengal
-Sikkim
Rafting - Siang - Brahmaputra- Arunachal Pradesh /Assam
Rafting-
Ganges - Uttaranchal
Rafting - Beas- Himachal Pradesh
Rafting-
Spiti- Himachal Pradesh
Rafting - Indus- Ladakh
Rafting - Zanskar-
Ladakh
RAFTING EXCURSIONSRafting -
GANGES (October - November & March - mid- May)
Duration
: 7 nights / 8 daysRiver Ganga is the most Holy river of Hindus.
The sacred river Ganga, or the Holy Ganges, offers the professional as well
as the amateur, the sheer exhilaration of white water rafting.The most
popular region for rafting owing to its excellent rapids and also proximity
to Delhi. The Whitewater River rafting capital of India is the stretch of
the Ganges from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh where the river has 12 rapids over 36
kms, most of which are easily negotiable even by non-swimmers. It offers a
lot of thrills and adventures to the rafters. Down from the Deoprayag, the
Ganga changes into a pool drop river. Deoprayag to Rishikesh is an
exhilarating river rafting trip. This area gives you the thrills of fast
water, deep gorges and silver sands from Deoprayag to Rishikesh in lower
Himalayas. Don't miss out on the ride of a lifetime. Savor the thrill of raw
adventure or the relaxation of a float trip.
Day
01: ARRIVE DELHITransfer from the Airport to the Hotel.
Accommodation:
Delhi Day 02: DELHI / RISHIKESH DriveEarly
morning after the Breakfast Drive to Rishikesh by car. Check in to the
Hotel. Day at Leisure.
Accommodation: Rishikesh (Breakfast)
Day 03: RISHIKESH /DEOPRAYAG Drive
Early
morning after breakfast drive to Deoprayag. Day is at leisure for scenic
beauty.
Accommodation: Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
04 to Day 06: DEOPRAYAG / RISHIKESH Rafting
After the breakfast
enjoy White Water Rafting in India from Deoprayag to Rishikesh for 03 days
with an overnight camp at night on the banks of the river.
Accommodation:
Camps on the Ganges river banks (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
07: RISHIKESH / DELHI
After breakfast, drive back from Rishikesh to
Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel. Evening at leisure for
independent activities.
Accommodation: Delhi (Breakfast) Day
08: DEPART DELHI
Transfer to airport for flight back home.
Rafting-Spiti
The
wonderful adventure from Manali to Simla includes a 03 day run on the scenic
Spiti river, surrounded by mountains and vehicular sight seeing trips and
day hikes to historic monasteries and old villages. In most parts the river
have Grade 3 rapids.
A 16 days trip:
Delhi-Manali-Lahaul-Spiti-Kinnaur-Simla-Delhi. Customized trips also
available.
Rafting Siang / BrahmaputraRafting
down the mighty Brahamaputra with its icy cold waters from just below its
source of snow capped mountains in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the
Siang gushing down to the plains of Assam is quite a task. Rafting over its
massive waves would be the greatest feat of thrill, excitement and human
endurance. With their pure blue and cascading white water rapids,
Brahamaputra makes a cascading view and keeps on alluring with their
attraction time and again. This river has got IV - V and VI grade rapids,
which can be risky.
Rafting down the Brahamaputra is a 12 days
expedition combining the fascinating tribal cultures of Arunachal and the
wildlife park of Kaziranga in Assam.
Please Note: In order to raft down
the Brahamaputra , one has to take official permission from the Government
of India.
Rafting - Indus / LadakhWith
its stunning landscape and superb monasteries the Indus flows through
fascinating Ladakh. It is a simple grade 3 rafting trip from Karu to Shey
and from Phey to Nimmu. However from then on it is suited only for serious
rafters as Grade V and VI rapids follow.
Rafting
- Zanskar / LadakhIn terms of altitude grade and landscape it must
be one the most fascinating river running experiences of the world. It has
been termed India's Colorado and is truly for the more experienced rafters.
It involves the Grade 4 Tsarap Chu and The Zanskar rivers. One can join the
confluence with the Indus at Nimmu and continue to Khaltse for Grade V.
Rafting- Teesta - Sikkim
Another fast
flowing grade 3 stretch, which can be combined with, visits to the
monasteries of Pemayangtse and visit the tea gardens of the region.
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