 White Water Rafting on the Himalayas is an adventure sport which thrills and chills you at the same time. A sport for those fascinated by nature and a desire to control it.
Water rafting is a sport almost everyone, of any age, can enjoy. With expert guides the latest equipment, it's quick and easy to learn the few rules that keep you safe, river-smart and ready for a "wild ride" of your own. Rafting means cruising down the gushing waters of river in an inflatable rubber raft or white water kayak over roaring waves and swirling fast-moving water for the excitement of a lifetime.
India has earned a reputation as one of the best destinations in the world for white water rafting. Its rushing waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalayas, offer matchless thrills for rafting and immersing oneself in the landscape. A rafting trip is bound to be the highlight of your stay in India.
India has a multitude of rivers and abundance of locations that are perfect for white water rafting. The white water rafting is truly a high-altitude, high adrenaline and unforgettable experience that will have you raring to go for your next water vacation. Even amateurs can indulge in the easier rapids, for latest safety equipment makes it possible even for non-swimmers to undertake an expedition without fear.
Most of the water rafting destinations are located in the Himalayas, and the River Ganges is the most popular of them all. Several camps are organized along the 70-km stretch from Rishikesh to Devprayag. Rapids have been graded according to the difficulty of their run. The rivers Yamuna, Alaknanda, Tons, Kalisor, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, and Bhilangana offer many stretches, for both professionals as well as amateur rafters. Ranges in Ladakh and Sikkim also offer Great River stretches for rafting. Uttaranchal offers the broadest possible options for river rafting in the world, from milder river courses to wilder ones. Uttaranchal has in Abundance Rivers and terrains to suit all levels of river rafting.
 You will be given training by experienced river rafting instructors and guides. You will travel in groups in rafts, with an instructor at all times. Life jackets and other essential safety equipment are provided. You can stay overnight in luxury tents, pitched on beaches alongside the river, as we halt each night. You can also enjoy campfires and bonfire nights on river rafting tours in India.
There is no particular best time during which rafting activity can be undertaken in India since the flow and fury of various rivers are individual. However, on the whole the months from May to November are the best months for the adventure seekers to indulge in rafting.
River rafting in India is an exhilarating experience that you can enjoy on your Indian Holiday!
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