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River Rafting in India
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River Rafting in India
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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.
KAUDIYALA RAFTERS CAMP
GMVN conducts river-rafting courses at Kaudiyala. They provide rafts, equipment,
riverside camping items beside all safety precautions and trained guides who
make the sport a pleasure. Nestled amongst the dense Rishikesh- Badrinath highway
at an altitude of 380 mts., here the mighty water of Ganga are ideal for white
water rafting there is also ample opportunity to view wildlife in its natural
habitat. Natural walks along the river are a real treat and for adventure lovers
rock climbing can be arranged.
Important Distances:
Dehradun ( 78 kms.)
Haridwar (62 kms)
Rishikesh (37 kms.) &
Delhi (260kms.)
RAIL:
Rishikesh is nearest railhead (38 kms.)
AIR:
Jolly Grant is the nearest airport (55 kms.)
RESCUE:
Every raft for river running is equipped with a first aid box and other essential
life saving devices which are essential part of rafting sports . All rafting
companies have a panel of doctors in case of any eventuality. HOSPITALS: Govt.
Hospital & Private Hospital run by trusts.
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.
ACCCESSIBILITY:
RAIL: Nearest railhead 15kms. away from Khatima distance from Naintal
119 kms.
Airport: nearest air strip is Pantnagar . (62kms)
Season :
Round the year (except monsoon)
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Water Rafting in Garhwal Region
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Water Rafting in Kumaon Region
