River Rafting In India

Rafting In India

An adventure call of whitewater rafting is specially confined to the northern rivers that flow from the southern side of Himalayas.
For rafting purpose the presence of    the Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Indus, Zanskar and Teesta rivers offers brilliant opportunity as it trails from the thick bushes tearing the gallop of mountain.

While you look to experience the thrill of white water rafting make sure to understand that bends of Himalayas are renowned for serving other adventure perks like trekking and camping, which in turn would make your journey impeccable.

Owing to its growing amusement call many tour operators, agencies and government tourist offices have opened their offices to provide services to such travelers. These operators would provide you all the amenities and an instrument along with guide and accommodation facility to meet your expectation.

Although price are subject to their norms but just make sure to check around before you rush in with package. Make sure to check whether you have to pay any additional cost for anything or not and once you are done with investigation you can always pick the best from the list.

Most of the agencies would allow children over 14 years to take an expedition but such program would come under the fold of basic quarter. Although it is not very important to know swimming, however if you have an idea regarding the same than that could be fruitful nevertheless you would be restricted to certain boundaries if you lack an idea regarding swimming.

Pregnant women and people suffering from epilepsy or other serious ailments would not be allowed to take part in such measures.

When to Go For River Rafting

Since we understand that most of the rivers find its source from the peak of Himalaya so rafting would be an impossible task during the call of winter so expect coming here during the months of summer to enjoy the venture.

What to Bring

Adventure lovers would always pack their bag with all the necessary elements to compliment the cause of quest. However on practical note it is important to carry sunscreen, dark glasses, shorts, T-shirts, shoes or sneakers, windproof jacket, light sweater, towels, first aid box and a flashlight.

Essentials

River rafting within some sensitive area would require special permit like if you look to raft through the flow of Nubra Valley, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti than one would possess authorization from respective office.

Now when it comes to get a permit than traveler are requested to contact with District Commissioners, District Magistrates or from other commissioned officers. Make sure to get in touch with ministry of home affairs to get further details regarding the same.

Accommodation

In Garhwal you will find riverside tent camps and all the Swiss tents are on shared basis. Make sure to understand that all the tents would have their own arrangement for dining and entertainment. During the course of accommodation you would have an opportunity to play beach volleyball riverside walks and many more.

Rafting Runs

When it comes to rafting runs than each of the class has been specified according to its difficulty level and generally it has been divided into 6 grades. Grade I would be easy and there would be a flat waves and flat water.

When it comes to level 2 than you would pass through clear passages and there would be some areas of difficulty. Now grade 3 and 4 ask for bigger heart as it maneuvers through narrow bends and there would be high waves to give you company. Grade 5 is extreme level of rafting and level 6 can be considered as a suicide attempt.

When it comes to developed area for river running than expect to hear the names of The Ganga and its tributaries. All the tributaries have maintained riverside camps and are travelled by organized groups to enjoy the run.

When it comes to river rafting in northern India than the coast of the Sutlej, the Chenab, the Chandrabhaga, the Beas and the Spiti rivers have all the flows to make your journey a memorable one.