The challenge of the daunting, turbulent rivers is no less, than that of the rugged mountains. The icy heights of the Himalayas, are the source of some of India's mighty rivers.
Fed by innumerable streams, they race along tortuous boulder - strewn beds, cutting deep gorges, and breaking into silvery white rapids.

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An intricate network of thundering mountain rivers, flowing through an amazing landscape of thrilling gorges, forests, and remote villages.

The Indian sub-continent perhaps had the largest network of rivers in the world. The northern rivers with their origins in the lofty Himalayas provide an exciting adventure for the white water enthusiasts. These rivers race, surge, whirl, froth and crash over and around boulders, as though rushing to get to the freedom of the great plains, rejoicing in their escape from captivity of the mountains.

The sport of White Water River rafting calls for a triumph over the swift swirling river as it gushes past spectacular mountains. It is practiced mainly in the upper reaches where the water is wild and white as it froths & foams, crashing against narrow gorges, rocky out-crops and falls at deep gradients.

As with trekking, mountaineering and other sports, river rafting too has been classified and graded in terms of degrees of difficulty. There is, firstly, the pleasure of a gentle canoe trip in a lightweight alloy-metal craft, which holds two to three people.

The suitable period for river running depends on the adequacy of water volume. Thus September-November and March- May are most appropriate. The equipment required is ordinary outdoor gear, goggles, antiseptic cream and a liking for getting wet.

Rafting on Ganges
Of all the rivers, Ganga is one of the most beautiful rivers. The mighty Ganges originates from Gaumukh in Garhwal region of the Himalayas. It is a superb river for inflatable rafts. Rafting on its water of wisdom is certainly an unusual experience. To ride these rapids and to come to terms with their strength and wildness is to grow in spirit and to nurture the very stuff that dreams are made of.

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.

Rafting on Indus
River rafting in Ladakh is quite unlike anywhere else in the world. It provides the best opportunity to enjoy and experience the natural beauty of the spectacular landscape with deep gorges, towering snow-capped peaks, hilltop monasteries, hillside villages, and glimpses of the unique wildlife. Ladakh offers a range of rafting options on the Indus and its major tributaries. The best stretch for professionally guided runs in white water is on the Indus between Spituk and Nimu or Saspol, which rates 2 to 3 in the international river grading scale of 1 to 6. Upstream of Spituk, the Indus has the easiest stretch up to Karu, which is ideal for basic training or "scenic floating". In recent years, running the Indus has become an attractive option to complement with sightseeing, and features on the itinerary of most visitors.

Rafting on Zanskar
The most difficult but exciting rafting option is available on the Zanskar River, along its spectacular course through a gorge in the Zanskar Mountains, between Padum and Nimu. This is suitable only for well-organized white-water expeditions, prepared for about a week of rafting and camping in absolute wilderness. Participants are required to be trained rafters themselves while the arrangements should be assigned to a dependable professional agency. Adequate arrangement for rescue back-up is an essential prerequisite for embarking upon this white-water expedition.

Rafting on Bhramaputra
The Mighty Bhramaputra originates at Holy Lake Manasarovar in western Tibet, traversing around 2000 km of Tibetan high plateau inters into great Himalaya range. Cutting through the mighty mountains it enter into Aruanachal Pradesh, one of the least explores state of India. Here it changes into Siang and carries the name for around 700 km. While reaching into Assam it transform into Mighty Bhramaputra. Rafting on this mighty river is one of the most challenging experience one can ever have.

Kayaking and Canoeing
The gradient best suited for canoeing is the stage near the river's entry into the plains where the trip can be combined with moderate hiking and a naturalist' holiday in the forest. For this, the suitable areas are Rishikesh, dakpathar and the Ramganga in Corbett national park.

For the slightly more adventurous, Kayaking is appealing as it enables innovation on the river by a solitary oarsman of two, seated in tandem, the degree of difficulty would depend on the river radiant and its rapids. Maneuver the bends, speed along gorges and break into sparkling surf. After all, water sports are for those adventure seekers for whom land is not enough. Adventure seekers like you.