WATER SPORTS IN INDIA

Kaudiyala Rafters Camp

The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), an Uttaranchal Government undertaking, conducts river rafting courses at Kaudiyala, 38 kms from Rishikesh. It provides rafts, equipment, and camping items, besides safety precautions and trained guides.
Amidst the dense forest cover, on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, at an altitude of 480 mts, the mighty waters of the Ganga, are ideal for white water rafting.

There is also ample opportunity, to view wildlife in its natural habitat. Nature walks along the river are a real treat, and rock climbing is specially arranged for avid adventure lovers.

White Water Rafting in Kumaon Region

White Water Rafting in Kumaon Region In Kumaon, the Kali Ganga (Sharda) flows down from the Nepal border, through the Kumaon hills.

The Kali and the Jori rivers meet at Jauljivi, where the water level increases, perfect for ace professionals.

For over 110 kms from Jauljivi to Tanakpur, its rapids are Grade IV, and more.

The tough three days of rafting 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 Uttar Pradesh.

River Rafting - The Whitewater Magic in India

With many expert river runners and well organised rafting companies with excellent safety standards now running beach camps and providing imported equipment, trained guides and all logistic support, rafting has become a very popular, exciting yet safe adventure sport option. Many beach camps operate at Shivpuri, 30 kms from Rishikesh.  The whitewater river rafting capital of India is the stretch of the Ganges from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh where the river has 12 rapids over 36 kms, most of which are easily negotiable even by non swimmers. Don't miss out on the ride of a lifetime. Savor the thrill of raw adventure or the relaxation of a float trip.

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