Book River Rafting Tour on Ganges
White water rafting is a brand new form of recreational activity. It is a kind of adventurous water sport utilizing a raft to navigate in a turbulent white water river or in other water bodies having different degrees of rough water. This leisure sport gained its recognition in the year 1970 when it was included in the Munich Olympic Games . But it was first journalized by the Lieutenant John Fremont of the U.S. Army in on the Platte River in 1842.
White water rafting are mostly performed on the wild water of the untamed and turbulent rivers.
Nowadays inflatable boats are used as the rafts which mainly consists of the durable, multi-layered rubberized or vinyl fabrics with several independent air chambers. Their length varies between 3.5 m (11 ft) and 6 m (20 ft), the width between 1.8 m (6 ft) and 2.5 m (8 ft). The pack raft is the most smallest form of raft of length 1.5m and weight as little as 4lbs. There are mainly three types of rafts namely symmetrical raft steered with a paddle at the stern, asymmetrical rudder controlled raft, symmetrical raft with central helm.
Best sight for rafting in India:
White water rafting is still in its infancy in India. Some of the best sight for white water river rafting in India are Rishikesh, Dakpathar and the Ramganga in Corbett National Park because most of the northern rivers flows southwards from the Himalayas. Garhwal region of India through which the pious river Ganges flows, is one of the best sight which offers both professional as well as amateur the thrill of white water rafting. The water of the rivers like Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Indus , Zanskar and Teesta offers some “raft- worthy” rapids. The river after Devprayag, the meeting point of both Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is perfect for the first timer and the amateur to learn and enjoy the excitement of rafting a because at this area river offers some fine Grade III rapids and two Grade IV rapids.
The suitable period for white water rafting depends on the adequacy of water volume in the river. September to November and March to May are most appropriate for this thrilling sport because at this time of the year monsoon rains and melting of snows in the mountains enhance the level of water in the rivers. But extra care is must for the novices to avoid any kind of casualty.
Do’s and don’ts for Rafting:
White water rafting can be threat to life if safety measures are not observed properly. Due to both environmental dangers and improper behavior, rafters faces the risk of White water rafting. Both commercial and private trips have seen their share of injuries and fatalities, though private travel has typically been associated with greater risk.
Before signing on for a trip, it is advisable to discuss properly the safety measures with your rafting operator.
Always consider essentials information like the certification of the outfitters, rafts, and raft leaders and the qualifications of the company. Also checkout the river gradient and its rapids before starting your expedition because degree of difficulty depends on the river gradient and its rapids.
Rafting with experienced guides is the safest way to avoid some dangerous features like keeper hydraulics”, “strainers” (e.g. fallen trees), dams (especially low-head dams, which tend to produce river-wide keeper hydraulics), undercut rocks, and of course dangerously high waterfalls.
However moving water in safe areas can also creates some risk. Don’t try to stand up on a rocky riverbed amidst of strong river current.
River rafting in some parts of India requires special permission from the authorities. The area near international borders such as Nubra, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti.
Always carry ordinary outdoor gear, goggles, antiseptic cream, suns cream lotion, shorts, T-shirts (or other light and quick-dry clothing) and suitable shoes- sneakers or heavy duty rubber sandals. Also carry a wind proof jacket, a light sweater, towels, and a flashlight- and don’t miss out the first aid box and the camera while enjoying this exiting and adventurous sport.
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