What is Whitewater Rafting

Whitewater Rafting is all about swimming a modest or huge raft on river rapids. The host could be manned through one or lots of journey seekers. Along with forward and change strokes, they manoeuvre the host over the actual rapids. Because rafts don’t have guardrails, they could need to swim when things turn choppy. All river rapids tend to be graded according for an international standard. Each river features a specific whitewater class score, using the highest quality grade with VI becoming thought to be ‘unrunnable’ for commercial rafts. The rating size is actually ready in accordance towards the severity from the rapids plus the skills as well as knowledge required for routing.

Where to go

Whitewater rafting hot spots are River Ganga in Rishikesh & Shivpur in Uttaranchal, as well as on River Kali within Dandeli in Karnataka. River Ganga is each rafting enthusiast’s desire. The actual 70 kilometres stretch from Devprayag to Rishikesh offers plenty of exhilaration. Over the last few years, many river whitewater rafting camps came up together this particular stretch. Streams Alaknanda and Bhagirathi in Uttar Pradesh plus the Kali Ganga tend to be difficult for that experienced player. Within the lower reaches of those rivers, newbies can learn how to ride the actual rapids. Other popular extends are Barkot to Lakha Mandal and Damta to Yamuna Bridge about the Yamuna. Streams Chenab, Teesta as well as Rangeet are also popular with whitewater rafting fanatics.

October to March is the best time for you to proceed whitewater rafting on River Ganga, while The fall of in order to April is the optimum time to visit whitewater rafting upon River Kali. Avoid the monsoon several weeks. You need special permits through the Ministry of Home Affairs where rapids flow in ‘restricted zone’ limits.

What you need to know

Whitewater rafting may be pursued through almost anyone. Nevertheless, it is important to become within good health to try this, particularly whilst navigating tough rapids. Whitewater rafting is not an activity suitable for pregnant women, the ones along with diabetes or lung and heart impairment.

What you must carry

Choose a strong and light raft. Usually, rafts have inflatable compartments with vulcanized rubberized bodies reinforced by nylon fabric in order to get around razor-sharp rocks. These types of rafts are provided by the tour providers. Pack your life jacket as well as helmet, resting bag, shoe, quick-drying clothing, swimsuit, shorts and T-shirts, sunshades, suntan lotion, torch and 2 pairs of shoes.

Whitewater Rafting : DO’s & DON’Ts

DO’s	Choose operators who adhere to safety standards.
DON’Ts	An oar boat can usually accommodate a maximum of eight persons. Do not try to squeeze in more people. Do not pollute the waters with detergents.

Whitewater Rafting : Hot Spots & Tour Booking Packages

These are indicative of the kind of packages available. For details or Get Suggestion contact our Tour Operators/Activity Providers. They will contact you as soon as possible.

Location	Season	Duration
Ganges (Uttaranchal)	Mid Sep-Mid May	1-4 Days	Ask for Quate
Tons (Uttaranchal)	Apr-Jul	2-4 Days	Ask for Quate
Zanskar (J&K)	Jul-Sep	10-14 Day	Ask for Quate
Brahmaputra (Assam)	Dec-Feb	18 Days	Ask for Quate
Kali Nadi (Karnataka)	Nov-Apr	1 Day	Ask for Quate