Water
Rafting or water rafting, as it is also called is swiftly making Himachal a
focus for the sport. For a torrent of adrenalin to gush through every vein
and surge over every muscle, one can race over the State's river rapids in
an inflatable rubber dinghy.
The magic behind River Rafting also
referred, as White Water Rafting 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 water rafting sports, with many staircase
rapids that challenge the body and spirit of the river runner. The river
cuts against the rocky banks, crash into rocks, crevices and breaking into
white water rapids, foaming, swirling, and falling in a thunderous din.
India has a wide range of water rafting regions, which suits both amateurs
and professionals.
Precautions for water rafting One can
become a skilled rafter in just a few hours of training and the rafting
training facilities exist in different parts of India. Many tourist agencies
and state departments also conduct courses in water rafting. Carry dry bags
to secure small personal items you may bring with you and it usually also
have room to accommodate an extra layer of clothing.
Be sure to
take any necessary prescription medications such as inhalers, bee-sting
kits, insulin etc. Avoid taking 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.
River Rafting Places in India :
» Asan
Barrage,
Uttaranchal
» Beas River,
Himachal
» Bhalukpung, Assam
» Chandra,
Lahaul,
Himachal
Pradesh » Ganges River,
Garhwal,
Uttaranchal
»
Gangotri,
Garhwal Himalayas
» Kudiyala Rafters
Club,
Uttaranchal
» Lake Paradise,
Nanital,
Uttranchal
» Ravi,
Chamba,
Himachal
Pradesh » Satluj River,
Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh
» Teesta River,
Sikkim
Water
Rafting Tour Packages | Hotels
in North India
