White Water Rafting in India

A Zestful Journey on the untamed Rivers
The natural bounty of the river will leads you towards more of excitement, fun and challenges with its rumbling roars, white foams, the holes, the river banks, and the pristine waves. The rivers in the upper Himalayas are among the best in the world for white water rafting sport, with many rapids that gratifies the body and spirit of the adventure lover. White water rafting in India is almost exclusively confined to the Himalayan rivers in the north, which flows down towards the south of India, meandering between densely green mountains, and through steep ravine. Rivers such as the Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Indus, Zanskar and Teesta offer `raft-worthy' rapids, and a trip down a river can be a great way to see the countryside.

Escapade awaits on the River
Whitewater rafting in rivers of Himalayas offers complete vacations for modern life adventure -- encircling a world of activities, both on the river and off. The prime factor, is still the immense whitewater that trends through the regions of picturesque mountains. North India offers one of the broadest arrays of river experiences available anywhere in the world, from mild to wild with everything in between. But for many of today's enthusiast, that's just the beginning.

As you board a raft, approaching the first rapid your pulse starts fastening up, now and then hearing the command from your guide "All hard forward". The raft leaps into the whitewater, swinging up and down, with the pushing, pulling forces of water but your paddle against the water holds you tight inside the raft. The wave splash over your head and you breath for air between splash of water while regaining the balance, you can hear your guide constantly calling his commands. Rapidly everything is quiet. You have made it through the first rapid. The adventure continues - making strategy over a large paving stone, to stop your fellowmen's raft diving into the walls of water - its all a joint effort.

White Water Rafting in India
White water rafting is quite a recent sport in India. The snow-fed mountain rivers winding down from the mighty Himalayas make northern India one of the best regions for this adventure. Inexperienced and beginners have their choice of tranquil waters, with the assurance of a passage through magnificent riverside panorama. Some rapids hit Colorado 8 (the highest is 10) on the scale, but most are on the 4 to 6 grade. The main regions for this sport are Ladakh, Garhwal and the rivers of Himachal Pradesh.

Some other rivers for white water rafting expeditions are river Tons, Spiti, Sutlej, Chandra Bhaga, Narmada, Subansari, Sarda. Indian has also launched rafting operations on the Kali River in Dandeli National Park in Karnataka.

More Ways to Enjoy the Adventure
Today, rafters can select from first-class facilities, amenities and numerous rafting options. Agents provide a complete disposal of tours that can tempt anyone who wants to enjoy the glory of the Indian hills from the vantage- point of the rivers. Options include heritage excursions featuring historic commentary and sites of pilgrimage centers, nature trips emphasizing on the flora and fauna of the region, fish-and-float tours and adventure rides. Combination packages also allow outdoor enthusiasts to combine river trips with some of the nation's best cycling and rock climbing, horseback riding and fishing activities.

Commodious Accommodations
White water rafting sport has become quite a demanding adventure sport due to the comfortable facilities available. After a daylong adventure trip, luxuriate in the most comfortable hotel accommodations. There are wide selection of hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts and camping accommodations nearby the water sites.

Riverside tent camps are also set along all the main routes, especially in Garhwal and Rishikesh in Uttranchal. These are the Swiss tents where accommodation is available for families as well for single-enthusiast with separate dry-waste toilet tents. All camps have their own arrangements for dining and amusement, the nights are usually embellished with the warmth of bonfires and cultural activities, where as if off water then enjoy volleyball, playing with sand and simply laying and enjoying sunbathing.