White water rafting is not for the faint hearted. If you are up for some adrenaline pumping, a pulse racing sport, then white water rafting is for you.<\/p>\n
Whitewater<\/b>\u00a0is formed in a\u00a0rapid, when a\u00a0river’s\u00a0gradient\u00a0increases enough to create so much\u00a0turbulence\u00a0that air is entrained into the water body, that is, it forms a bubbly or aerated and unstable current; the frothy water appears white. The term is also loosely used to refer to less turbulent, but still agitated, flows.<\/p>\n
White water rafting is for people with nerve. The rapids, their incredible speed and the frothing of the fast waters flowing down from great heights is an exciting watch making one jump into a raft and row away. Being blessed with the mighty Himalayas and rapid rivers, India is a sought-after destination for white water rafting.<\/p>\n
We have brought you here, India\u2019s top places for white water rafting.<\/p>\n
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How will it feel to set rapid sail on a stretch of 16 km in River Ganga in\u00a0Rishikesh, which is one of the world\u2019s best rafting destinations? Top-notch! The Ganga rapids range from grade 1 to 4. Across this stretch, there are 13 rapids each named with a fierce love such as Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Three Blind Mice, Double Trouble, Tee Off and Golf Course. The real charm of this region of Shivaliks is river rafting in Rishikesh.<\/p>\n
Best time of the year:<\/b>\u00a0September to June.<\/p>\n
Grade of difficulty:\u00a0<\/b>Grade I \u2013 IV<\/p>\n
Rafting distance:<\/b>\u00a016 to 36 kilometers.<\/p>\nTeesta River, Sikkim and Darjeeling<\/b><\/h2>\n
The mighty Teesta River flows through the 3 hilly regions – Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong. Teesta\u2019s well-known tributary, Rangit, with its multi-dimensional rapids is a challenging ride where even the more experienced rafters feel the excitement coursing through their veins in a never-before thrill ride. These crazy rapids are the type where you would love being taken for a ride!<\/p>\n
Best time of the year:<\/b>\u00a0October and April.<\/p>\n
Grade of difficulty:\u00a0<\/b>Grade I \u2013 IV<\/p>\n
Rafting distance:\u00a0<\/b>11 to 37 kilometers.<\/p>\n
A great rafting experience ends with a great holiday. Try <\/i><\/b>Darjeeling<\/i><\/a> \u2013 one of the best places on earth, made in heaven. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Brahmaputra is as mighty and ferocious as its name and river rafting here is challenging with grades of difficulty being rated between 4 and 6. Rafting is done when the river finds its way in Arunachal Pradesh down Tibet by cutting the Greater Himalayas. Rapids here go with names such as Pulsating Pulsi and Toothfairy. But don\u2019t go by the fairy-tale names; these are rapids that can give you the kind of adventure that will take your breath away. The rafting can last for a week, where you can go for camping alongside the river experiencing the magic of nature with tropical forests, gorges and breath-taking scenery.<\/p>\n Best time of the year:\u00a0<\/b>November to March.<\/p>\n Grade of difficulty:\u00a0<\/b>Grade\u00a0IV \u2013 VI<\/p>\n Rafting distance:<\/b>\u00a0180 kilometers over the period of 7 days.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are more of a gentle rapids kind of a rafter, then Coorg is the place for you. You can raft in River Barapole in\u00a0Coorg<\/a>, Dakshina Kannada; where the river flows down the Western Ghats along the Deccan Plateau. The upper section has 4 to 5 rapids between Grades 2 and 4 and the lower sections has about 6 to 7 rapids. The rapids also go by gentle names except one \u2013 How about Morning Coffee (Grade 2), Grasshopper (Grade 3), The Ramba Samba (Grade 2), The Wicked Witch (Grade 3), Big Bang (Grade 4) and Milky Churn? Like them names? Take them! Go for it if you are doing it for the first time. It is an experience of a lifetime!<\/p>\n Best time of the year:<\/b>\u00a0 June to September. Monsoon is the best season.<\/p>\n Grade of difficulty:\u00a0<\/b>Grade II \u2013 VII<\/p>\n Rafting distance:\u00a0<\/b>8 kilometers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Every rafter must do the Kundalika at least once. It is the fastest river, South of Kolad. It is one of the best destinations for rafting South of the Himalayas. The Kundalika flows amidst the magnificent Sahyadris with the tempting 15 km stretch of rapids welcoming you to an exhilarating experience. The grades are 3 to 4 and the best time to raft here is the monsoon when the Kundalika is flowing strong and full.<\/p>\n Best time of the year:\u00a0<\/b>Monsoon and post-monsoon months of June to September.<\/p>\n Grade of difficulty:\u00a0<\/b>Grade III \u2013 IV<\/p>\n Rafting distance<\/b>: 16 kilometers.<\/p>\nBrahmaputra River, Arunachal Pradesh<\/b><\/h2>\n
River Barapole, Coorg, Karnataka<\/b><\/h2>\n
Kundalika River, Maharashtra<\/b><\/h2>\n
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The Beas flows in the Kullu Valley, and rafting is a 14-kilometer stretch that begins at Pirdi and continues till Jhiri. Rapids of grades 1 to 4 make this a real joy ride. A day of rafting can leave you satiated with memories of an adventure that will last you a lifetime. River rafting is available throughout the year except during the period from 15-July to 15-September.<\/p>\n