Title: Best River Rafting in Rishikesh, Top White Water Rafting in Rishikesh, River Rafting Company (1)
1Whitewater rafting in Northern India
- Afra Tafri Private Limited
April 2021
2This presentation is dedicated to Shailendra Rawal
- The best rafting guide and kayaker known
- Fondly called ???? in Nainital
- We love you, Shail
3Best Himalayan rivers to run
- Uttarakhand
- The Ganges (Ganga)
- Tons
- Yamuna
- Bhagirathi
- Himachal Pradesh
- Beas
- Spiti
- Sikkim/ Arunachal Pradesh
- Teesta
- Brahmaputra
- Lohit
- Kameng
Ps - whitewater rafting and river rafting are the
same
4Equipment needed for a safe experience
- Inflatable raft and paddle/ oar
- Life jacket
- Helmet
- Rescue throw bag
- Accompanying rescue kayak
- Most importantly, a trained and experienced river
guide
5Popular rafting destinations in the north
6Ganga _at_ Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
- One of the most popular rivers for rafting
- Rapids from grade 2 to 5
- Stay options in Haridwar, Rishikesh, and all
along the river and jungle - Easy availability of resorts, hotels and camps
7Rafting options on Ganga
- Brahampuri stretch - 8 km - 1-2 hours. Easy
stretch incl grade 2/3 rapids like Initiation,
Double trouble, Terminator, Hilton - Shivpuri stretch - 16 km - 2-3 hours. Moderate
level covering exciting rapids - Marine Drive stretch - 26 kms - 3-4 hours. Higher
grade rapids like Three bling mice, The wall,
Roller coaster, Golf course etc
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9Beas _at_ Manali, Himachal
- Short but adrenaline-pumping stretch for river
rafting - Stunning scenery on both sides
- Stay options in Manali, Kullu and lots of
sightseeing around - Easy availability of resorts, hotels and camps.
Adventure activities abound in this area.
10Rafting options on Beas
- Short stretch - 7 km - 1-2 hours.
- Long stretch - 14 km - 2-3 hours.
- Ideal season - October to April
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12Zanskar _at_ Leh, Ladakh
Rafting at 12,000 feet !!
- One of the most ravishing regions in the
Himalayas, Zanskar Valley has snow-clad
mountains, glaciers, captivating gorges with the
Zanskar River flowing right beside it
13Rafting options on Indus Zanskar rivers
- Difficulty Level Easy - grade 1 to 2
- Upshi to Kharu
- Phey to Saspol
- Difficulty Level Medium - grade 2 to 3
- Phey to Nimo
- Upshi to Nimo
- Difficulty Level Hard - grade 3 to 4
- Phey to Indus via Zanskar at Nimo
- Nimo to Alchi
- Alchi to Khaltsey via Nurla
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15The first river you paddle runs through the rest
of your life. It bubbles up in pools and eddies
to remind you who you are.