Head For A River Rafting Adventure In India

River rafting is one of the amazing adventure sports which really attract a lot of adventure seekers and even the people who are not much into sports with its thrill and jouissance. India has a lot of rivers and water bodies but not all offer you the pleasure of experiencing this amazing water sports but we bring some amazing places where you can easily take the opportunity to have a lifetime experience of river rafting.

1. SPITI RIVER, HIMACHAL

Best Time To Visit - May To October
How To Reach - Shimla is the closest railroad station. One can employ taxis & Jeeps to reach Spiti. Transports are also accessible to the destination from the station

2. TONS RIVER, UTTARAKHAND 

Best Time To Visit - Apr-Jun, Oct-Dec
How To Reach - Drive from Delhi to Dehradun from there to Tons River Camp - Approx. 5 hr 30 minutes away from Delhi.

3. BARAPOLE, COORG 

Best Time To Visit - Feb to November
How To Reach - It's located 80kms away from Madikeri, one can take a taxi or jeep to reach the rafting area.

4. KAMENG RIVER, ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Best Time To Visit - November to March 
How To Reach - Nearest railway station is Guwahati and the nearest airport is Tezpur and Guwahati from there one can take the land route which is 220 kms away from Tezpur.

5. LOHIT RIVER, ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Best Time To Visit - November to March
How To Reach - The closest railway station is Harmuti in Assam which is 55kms away from Itanagar from where you can take a regular taxi and reach the Lohit river.

6. KUNDALIKA RIVER, MAHARASHTRA

It offers a short distance but worthy enough to experience the real thrill of river rafting while cover 10km in the Kundalike River. Monsoon season is the perfect time to be a part of this adventure sport. This river is sustained by the Mulshi Dam Project. The level of difficulty is quite challenging. It's not just the north region which has magnificient rivers for rafting but also places like Maharashtra and Coorg offer beautiful flowy river to experience the real thrill of river rafting in India.

Best Time To Visit - June To October
How To Reach - From Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, you can get trains to Aurangabad, Amravati, Kolhapur, Nashik, Nagpur, Pune, & so forth through railroad stations

7. INDUS RIVER, LEH LADAKH

River rafting is a popular adventure sport in Ladakh. If you want to enjoy the majestic view of the mountains while gushing through the waters, then river rafting in Indus River is the perfect challenging sport you need to indulge in. Indus River supports Grade 1 to Grade 5 which is ideal for beginners as well as professionals. Witness scenic views of monasteries and hills as you raft your way through the mesmerizing river. 

Best Time To Visit - June to September
How To Reach - Ladakh locates 435 km from Srinagar & 495 km from Manali. One can travel by road to Manali from Delhi as well.

8. KULLU-MANALI RIVER

The level for river rafting in Kullu-Manali river is quite Basic – Grade I and III Rapids. You'll be covering the distance fo approximately 14kms while witnessing the scenic beauty of Kullu-Manali. You'll be sailing on the stretches of river Beas which is a breath-taking experience in itself. Experience river rafting at it's best in Manali as scenic landscape views will leave you awestruck for sure.

Best Time To Visit - 1st January till 31st December (except 15th July - 15th September)
How To Reach - It's easy to reach Manali as it's easily accessible by Road, Air, and Rail. The nearest metro station would be Joginder Nagar which is 50km away. Bhuntur is the nearest airport from Manali. 

9. ZANSKAR RIVER

The rafting area - Padum to Nimmo covers a distance of 120 kms, it offers challenging rapids of Grade 3 and 4. Raft through the icy cold water and mesmerizing surroundings for an unforgettable mystifying experience. The waterway guides into Zanskar and gradually streams past the capital at Padum. Zanskar is home for adventure sports lovers as it's perfect for a trek in winters and rafting in summers. Missing out on the thrill of Zanskar River will definitely leave an empty spot in your checklist.

Best Time To Visit - June to September
How To Reach - Leh is the closest air terminal at a distance of approximately 115 km. Flights from Jammu, Delhi, and Srinagar connect Leh via air every day.

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