Uttaranchal is a land of holy riversand there origins. The Ganges, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Yamuna all originate in Uttaranchal. These rivers flow freely and very fast crossing the state forests, and snow filled stretches. White Water Rafting here is adventurous. The rivers of Uttaranchal offer the best raftinf opportunities in world.
Garhwal has origin of many rivers. These rivers start and find there way to flow freely across the land of Uttaranchal. The speed, when the rivers flow downstream, is perfect for rafting,. The rafting standards in Garhwal meet upto grade IV and V in some stretches. In Garhwal, the sacred river Ganga offers the professional as well as the amateur the exhilaration of whitewater river rafting. Alakananda & Bhagirathi rivers are the main tributaries of the Ganga and meet in Devprayag, frothing from their racy descent. Their waters are grade IV to V, challenging the expert to survive the thrill.
At Kaudiyala, nestled amongst the dense forest on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway at an altitude of 480 mts., the mighty waters of ganga are ideal for whitewater river rafting. There is ample opportunity to view wildlife in its natural habitat. Nature walks along the river are a real treat for nature lovers. Uttaranchal tourism has recently developed a water sports resort at Asan Barrage, Dakpathar in the Dehradun district, which is located at the foothills of the Shiwaliks and on the banks of river Yamuna.
Kumaon River Rafting Tour
Kumaon, is a land of awesome natural splendour and known as a jewel of the glittering Himalayan necklace. Extending from the northern end of the Ganga plains right upto Tibet, one can easily fall in love with the natural panorama of the Kumaon. It is believed that the word "Kumaon" is derived from "Kurmanchal" which means the land of "Kurmavatar".
In Kumaon, the Kali Ganga (Sharda) flows down from the Nepal border, through the Kumaon hills. The Kali and the Gori rivers meet at Jauljibi, where the water level increases, perfect for ace professionals. For over 110 kms from Jauljibi to Tanakpur, its rapids are Grade IV, and more. The tough rafting session should be attempted only by professionals. Lower down among the forested slopes, the river becomes calmer, offering the amateur a sporting challenge, before flowing out into the plains of Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh.
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