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River Rafting in India
The
challenge of the daunting, turbulent rivers is no less, than that of the rugged
mountains. The icy heights of the Himalayas, are the source of some of India's
mighty rivers.
Fed by innumerable streams, they race along tortuous boulder - strewn beds,
cutting deep gorges, and breaking into silvery white rapids.
An intricate network of thundering mountain rivers, flowing through an amazing
landscape of thrilling gorges, forests, and remote villages, the Garhwal and
Kumaon hills, in the state of Uttaranchal Pradesh, provide ideal settings for
some dramatic water adventure.
Rafting on Ganges
The Indian sub-continent perhaps had the largest network of rivers in the world.
The northern rivers with their origins in the lofty Himalayas provide an exciting
adventure for the white water enthusiasts. These rivers race, surge, whirl,
froth and crash over and around boulders, as though rushing to get to the freedom
of the great plains, rejoicing in their escape from captivity of the mountains.
White Water Rafting in Garhwal Region
The challenge of the turbulent rivers is no less than that of the rigged mountains.
The icy heights of the Himalayas are the source of some of India's mighty rivers.
Fed
by innumerable streams they race along Tortuous boulder strewn beds, cutting
deep gorges and breaking into silvery white rapids. With the intricate network
of Mountain Rivers flowing through a myriad of different colors of rocky gorges,
forests, flowers and high mountain villages, the Garhwal and Kumaon hills provide
ideal locales for the perfect water adventure.
White Water Rafting in Kumaon Region
In Kumaon, the Kail Ganga (sharda) flows down from the Nepal border through
kumaon hills. The kail and Gori Rivers meet at Jauljibi where the water volume
increases. Offering adventure to professionals. For over 117 kms. from Jauljibi
to Tanakpur its rapids are grad iv and more, the tough 3 day of rafting should
be done by professionals Lower down among the frosted slopes. The river become
calmer offering the amateur a sporting the amateur a sporting challenge before
flowing out into the plains of Uttaranchal Mahakali Ganga river flows along
the border between India and Nepal a self contained river journey as and Expedition
or mega trip up to Tanakpur can be undertaken.
Locations for White Water Rafting
In Kumaon, the Kail Ganga (sharda) flows down from the Nepal border through
kumaon hills. The kail and Gori Rivers meet at Jauljibi where the water volume
increases. Offering adventure to professionals. For over 117 kms. from Jauljibi
to Tanakpur its rapids are grad iv and more, the tough 3 day of rafting should
be done by professionals Lower down among the frosted slopes. The river become
calmer offering the amateur a sporting the amateur a
sporting challenge before flowing out into the plains of Uttaranchal Mahakali
Ganga river flows along the border between India and Nepal a self contained
river journey as and Expedition or mega trip up to Tanakpur can be undertaken.
Kaudiyala Rafters Camp
The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), an Uttaranchal Government undertaking,
conducts river rafting courses at Kaudiyala, 38 kms from Rishikesh. It provides
rafts, equipment, and camping items, besides safety precautions and trained
guides. Amidst the dense forest cover, on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, at
an altitude of 480 mts, the mighty waters of the Ganga, are ideal for white
water rafting. There is also ample opportunity, to view wildlife in its natural
habitat. Nature walks along the river are a real treat, and rock climbing is
specially arranged for avid adventure lovers.
