| River Rafting in Uttarakhand |
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| Come Uttarakhand, the land of holy rivers and there origins. These rivers flow freely across the state criss-crossing the forests, rocky terrains, mountains, and snow filled stretches. The rivers flow very fast in the state, due to it being a downslope area. Most of the rivers of North India originates in Uttarakhand, be it mighty Ganga, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi or Yamuna. White water rafting in Uttarakhand can be very interesting, as well as equally adventurous. Garhwal offers some very exciting opportunities for the water sport lover. The Ganga with its frothing and foaming waters throw up a challenge that no rafter on this earth can look away from. The rivers in Uttarakhand are said to offer the best rafting oppurtunities in world. Equipments and other related items are arranged by rafting agencies. |
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| Rafting Sites |
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| White Water Rafting in Garhwal |
Garhwal has origin of many rivers. These rivers start and find there way to flow freely across the land of Uttarakhand. 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. Uttarakhand 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. |
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| White Water Rafting in Kumaon |
| In Kumaon, the Kali Ganga (Sharda) flows down from the Nepal border, through the Kumaon hills. The Kali and the Jori 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 Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. |
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| Equipment and Availibility |
| Himalaya Hyperlink conducts river rafting courses at Kaudiyala. They provide rafts, equipment, river side camping items besides all safety precautions and trained guides who make the sport a pleasure. River rafting agencies are also available to service the learner. |
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| Tips and Important Info |
| One should take dry bags or boxes to keep small personal items. Any necessary medicines and prescriptions such as inhalers, bee-sting kits, insulin etc. must be carried. Car keys, wallets, cell phones and other important items should not be carried. One can always take along sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap to secure them and a camera. The perfect rafting gear on most rivers during the summertime is a simple swimsuit, nylon shorts, tennis shoes or sandals, and a hat. Spring and autumn rafting trips are the ones that require additional clothing. Avoid cotton clothing while rafting, except in summers as cotton takes away the warmth from body. Wool, polyester fleece and other synthetic materials keeps body warm and dry faster than cotton. Many rafting clubs have wetsuits available for rent. |
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| River Yamuna |
Barkot to Bernigad - Both professional and tourist stretch.
Damta to Yamuna Bridge - Both professional and tourist stretch.
Mori to Tuni - (Khoonigad) 30 km tourist stretch. |
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| River Alaknanda |
Kaliasaur to Srinagar - 16 km, tourist stretch.
Srinagar to Bagwan - 20 km, tourist stretch.
Kaliasaur to Rishikesh. |
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| River Bhagirathi |
Matli to Dunda - 12 km. Both professional and tourist stretch.
Harsil to Uttarkashi |
Dharasu to Chham - 12 km. Both professional and tourist stretch.
Jangla to Jhala - 20 km. Both professional and tourist stretch.
Bhaldyana to Tehri - Both professional and tourist stretch. |
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| Bhilangana River |
| Ghansali to Gadolia 32 km. Professional stretch. |
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| River Mandakani |
| Chandrapuri to Rudraprayag 26 km. Professional stretch. |
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| River rafting tour package on Ganges : |
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| Day 01 - Arrive Delhi |
| On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 02 - Delhi |
In the morning take a city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The Government headquarters.
In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of father of the nation. Also enjoy the sound & light show in the evening. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 03 - Delhi - Hardwar - Rishikesh |
| Morning transfer to station to enboard Shatabdi express to Hardwar. On arrival pick up from the station and after a whirlwind city tour of temples, drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 04 - Rishikesh - Rudraprayag |
| In the morning enjoy a city tour of Ashrams and Temples and also a visit to Yoga and Meditation centre, afterwards drive to Rudrprayag: confluence of river Mandikini with Alaknanda. Overnight at camps. |
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| Day 05 - Rudraprayag - Srinagar |
| Raft down to Srinagar (05 to 06hrs). Overnight at camps. |
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| Day 06 - Srinagar - Deoprayag |
| Rafting down to Deoprayag (05 - 06 hrs) where river Alaknanda merges with River Bhagirathi and forms the Ganges (05-06 hrs). Overnight at camps. |
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| Day 07 - Deoprayag - Kaudiyala |
| Rafting up to Kaudiyala (05-06 hrs). Overnight at camps |
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| Day 08 - Kaudiyala - Shivpuri |
| Raft down to Shivpuri (05-06 hrs). Overnight at camps. |
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