Major River Rafting Sites in Himalayas India
River Rafting in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
The options include Indus river and its tributaries and the best run is
between Spituk and Saspol. After you have crossed the point of Saspol, the
river becomes difficult for rafting and hence only skilled people are
advised to continue beyond this.
River Rafting in Zanskar River
The
Zanskar river has a spectacular course between Padum and Nimo regions and it
is a tough and rousing river rafting option for the adventure enthusiasts.
Only those who are seasoned river rafters should go for this stretch as the
place requires several days of rafting and camping in wilds of Zanskar.
River Rafting in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh has several snow fed rivers where those looking for
challenges in rafting will find plenty of it. These rivers are Chenab in
Lahaul, the Sutlej near Shimla, Ravi river near Chamba and Beas near Kullu.
There is a 20 km stretch between Shamshi and Aut on Beas which is really
exciting for rafting enthusiasts.
River Rafting in Ganga River
The river Ganga from Garhwal is apt for the professional as well as amateur
rafters especially the two rivers of Alakananda and Bhagirathi which combine
to form the sacred river Ganga. Ganga becomes somewhat calmer from
Devprayag. This is a 70 km long stretch which is just right for the novices
for these are negotiable rapids for amateurs and a good training as well.
River Rafting in Garhwal, Uttaranchal
The mighty waters of river Ganga are ideal to learn the ropes of whitewater
rafting at Garhwal in Uttaranchal. A water sport resort has also been
developed at Asan Barrage in Dehradun district on the banks of river Uamuna.
River Rafting in Teesta River, Sikkim and Darjeeling
The Teesta river in Sikkim provides you with rapids of varying intensities
to at regular intervals.
River Rafting in Brahmaputra River, Arunachal Pradesh
The river comes from Tibet and cascades down in the state of Arunachal
Pradesh. The place is somewhat difficult to reach, but once you do, you know
in your heart that it was worth it.
Essential Points that you should keep in mind during River Rafting in
Himalayas
- Carry your small items in boxes so that you don't misplace them.
- Carry a first aid box and necessary medications with you.
- Avoid carrying small things such as mobile phones, wallets and keys.
- Carry sunglasses with straps.
- Use Sunscreen to protect your skin from ultra violet rays.
- Use disposable waterproof cameras to take pictures.
- You should use nylon cloths and simple swim suits as rafting wear.
This
is nature at its best, the rapids are untamed, almost wild and so are you.
River rafting in the Himalayas is an extreme sport but what makes it stand
out is the fact that the thrills never end. Some of the rivers in the
Himalayas are almost like a stairways which challenge your physical as
well as your inner being at the same time. The river crashes into the
rocks, cuts through them, becomes white with challenge, foams, swirls and
keeps thundering through all this. 
