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course, is still the tremendous whitewater that
courses through the state's spectacular mountain scenery.
Uttaranchal offers one of the broadest array of river experiences
available anywhere in the world, from mild to wild with everything
in between. The river Ganges cuts against the rocky banks, crash
into rocks, crevices and breaking into white water rapids, foaming,
swirling, and falling in a thunderous din.
White Water River Rafting in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal
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 challenges, challenging the body and
spirit of the river rafter. Uttaranchal has an array of river
rafting regions, which suits both amateurs and professionals.
Major Sites for White Water River Rafting
In Garhwal Himalayas, the sacred river Ganga offers the professional
as well as the beginners the thrill of whitewater river rafting. The
rivers Alakananda & Bhagirathi are the main tributaries of the Ganga
and meet Devprayag, frothing from their racy descent. Their waters
are grade IV to V, challenging the expert to survive the thrill.
Down river from Devprayag, the Ganga changes into a pool drop river.
This stretch of almost 70-kms is perfect for the beginners, for here
the river offers some fine grade III rapids and two grade IV rapids,
the 'Wall' at Bysi and the 'Golf Course' 4-kms. Below Shivpuri
village; each followed by deep and placid pools. Sandy beaches
boundaries the river at intervals, allowing river rafters to pull up
alongside. The slopes on either side are dominated by oak, pine,
spruce and fir, with the occasional village. Wildlife can be seen at
a distance, especially spotted Deer, Monkeys, Leopard, while multi
hued butterflies can been seen flying from flower to flower.
Situated amongst the thick forest on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway
at an altitude of 480 m, is the place of the mighty waters of Ganga,
which are most ideal for whitewater river rafting. Riding the Ganges
is an exciting experience and its this apparent invincible power of
this majestic river that has attracted the adventure seekers to the
challenging sport of river rafting.
River Rafting Places in Uttaranchal
Ganges River, Garhwal,
Gangotri, Garhwal Himalayas,
Lake Paradise, Nanital,
Asan Barrage
Kudiyala Rafters Club
River Rafting Tips
Rafting training facilities exist in different parts of Uttaranchal.
Many tourist agencies and state departments also conduct courses in
river rafting.
Many tourist agencies and state departments provide rafts,
equipment, river side camping items besides all safety precautions
and trained guides who make the sport a pleasure.
Essentials For River Rafting
Carry dry bags or boxes to keep your small personal items you may
bring with you. Be sure to take any necessary prescription
medications such as inhalers, bee-sting kits, insulin etc. Don't
carry 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.
The perfect 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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