River Rafting in India
The
challenge of the daunting, turbulent rivers is no less, than that of the rugged
mountains. The icy heights of the Himalayas, are the source of some of India's
mighty rivers. Fed by innumerable streams, they race along tortuous boulder
- strewn beds, cutting deep gorges, and breaking into silvery white rapids.
An intricate network of thundering mountain rivers, flowing through an amazing
landscape of thrilling gorges, forests, and remote villages, the Garhwal and
Kumaon hills, in the state of Uttaranchal Pradesh, provide ideal settings for
some dramatic water adventure.
Rafting on Ganges
The Indian sub-continent perhaps had the largest network of rivers in the world.
The northern rivers with their origins in the lofty Himalayas provide an exciting
adventure for the white water enthusiasts. These rivers race, surge, whirl,
froth and crash over and around boulders, as though rushing to get to the freedom
of the great plains, rejoicing in their escape from captivity of the mountains.
Of all the rivers, Ganga is the most beautiful river. The mighty Ganges originates
from Gaumukh in Garhwal region of the Himalayas. It is a superb river for inflatable
rafts. Rafting on its water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience. To
ride these rapids and to come to terms with their strength and wildness is to
grow in spirit and to nurture the very stuff that dreams are made of.
White Water Rafting in Kumaon Region
In
Kumaon, the Kail Ganga (sharda) flows down from the Nepal border through kumaon
hills. The kail and Gori Rivers meet at Jauljibi where the water volume increases.
Offering adventure to professionals. For over 117 kms. from Jauljibi to Tanakpur
its rapids are grad iv and more, the tough 3 day of rafting should be done by
professionals Lower down among the frosted slopes.
The river become calmer offering the amateur a sporting the amateur a sporting
challenge before flowing out into the plains of Uttaranchal Mahakali Ganga river
flows along the border between India and Nepal a self contained river journey
as and Expedition or mega trip up to Tanakpur can be undertaken.
POTENTIAL SITES FOR WHITE WATER RAFTING CANOEING & KAYAKING IN GARHWAL
RIVER YAMUNA :
Barkot to Bernigad . Both professional and tourist stretch Mori to tuni (khoonigad
) 30 kms tourist stretch .
RIVER ALAKNANDA :
Kaliasaur to Srinagar -16 kms .Tourist stretch Srinager to Bagwan - 20kms.Tourist
stretch. Kaliasaur to Rishikesh.
RIVER BHAGIRATHI:
Matli
to Dunda - 12kms. Both professional and tourist stretch Harsil to Uttarkashi
Dhaeasu to chham-12kms. Both professional and tourist stretch. Jangla to Jhala-20
kms. Both professional stretches.
RIVER MANDAKINI:
Chandraqpuri to Rudraprayag 26 kms. professional stretch.
IN KUMAON:
RIVER MAHA KALI:
Jaulibi to Tanakpur.
WATER SPORTS IN STILL WATERS ASAN BARRAGE WATER SPORTS RESORT
GMVN has developed a water sports resort at asan barrage. The resort is only
43kms. Drive from Dehradun- Chandigarh- Shimla highway, with water sports facilities
like water skiing, sailing, boating, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, etc there are
also two hovercrafts and two power boats. For migratory birds can be sighted
in the vicinity. 14kms. From asan barrage is dakpathar, an aquatic complex with
a swimming pool, located at the foothills of Shivalik hills and on the bank
of river Yamuna. The tourist bungalow here is also an ideal resort in winters.
NAINITAL LAKE PARADISE:
In the beautiful "lake district" of Nainital, facilities of boating
through yachts, paddle boats and traditional rowing bots are available. The
Nanital boathouse club exclusively holds the man agreement of yachting in Nainital.
In Nainital district, Sat Tal, Bhim Tal, and Naukuchiyatal also have water sport
&boating facilities.
NANAK SAGAR MATTA:
In district Udhamsingh Nagar of U. P. hills is a place known as Nanaksagar.
The total area of the reservoir is approximately 18 sq. mtr. The place is suitable
for water sports activities. The various activities for water sports which can
be organized in this reservoir are water skiing, yachting, boating, canoeing,
kayaking, wet parasailing etc. the large size of the reservoir is thus suitable
for water sports activities throughout the year, particularly in the winter
months. The place being nearer to the Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh etc. can
attract large number of water sports loving tourists also.
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