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19th Aug 2009    Category: Rishikesh
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Rishikesh river rafting
One of the best places for river rafting/white water rafting in India is Rishikesh, as it provides adventure lovers with exhilarating experience of riding over the wild rivers. Nothing can replace the experience of flowing through colorful rocky hills that break into silvery white rapids. The intricate network of wild rivers flowing across the Garhwal hills of Rishikesh provides adventurers with an ideal rafting spot.

Rafting Rishikesh white waters are ideal for seasoned as well as amateur rafters. The rafters are constantly surrounded by beautiful scenic vistas of wildlife, dense forests and many more beautiful landscapes. The best time for rafting in Rishikesh is September to November, in winters, and March to May, in summers.

In Garhwal region, Ganga River offers the professional as well as the amateur the exhilaration of white water River Rafting India. The Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, are the main tributaries of the Ganga and meet at Devprayag and their Grade IV to V rapids are challenging enough for experts too.

Descending from Devprayag, the Ganga changes into a pool drop river for almost 70 km. This is perfect for amateur and the beginners as the river offers some fine Grade III rapids and two Grade IV 'GOLF COURSES', 4 km below Shivpuri village; each followed by rapids, the 'WALL' at Byasi and the deep and placid pools.

The river banks where the rafters pull up for halts are surrounded by oak, pine, spruce and fur. The villages on the way and their terraced fields make for a marvelous landscape. The spiritual retreats towering above on the hill make for an amazing spiritual experience. The wildlife visible at a distance, comprising mainly of spotted deer, monkeys, leopards make the rafting even more memorable. The while multi-hued butterflies fit among flowering bushes and make the whole rafting experience once in a lifetime experience. The gurgling of water, the rowing of boat through the rapids amidst beautiful lush green landscapes enhances the rafting experience.

The Rishikesh river rafting is arranged by highly experienced guides for safer rafting. World class rafting equipments and camping locations are chosen to give everyone on board an unforgettable experience.

Destination details:   Jammu and Kashmir, India
 

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