The most famous and mighty rapids are focused in Northern India which makes the region a hotspot rafting destination.

1. Head to the Top Whitewater Rafting Destinations of
India for real Adventure
If you are looking for a holiday packed with adventure, fun and thrills; you
have to look no further. Whitewater rafting holidays are what you need for
that adrenaline rush. And you do not even have to think outside India when
thousands of people from around the world rush to this country for taming the
hungry rapids. The most famous and mighty rapids are focused in Northern
India which makes the region a hotspot rafting destination. Every year, millions
of rafters, amateurs and experienced make the best of their rafting holidays in
the mighty waters of India. Listed below are the top picks of rafting
destinations you should not miss out on.
1. River Rafting in Rishikesh
There is a lot that we know about the divine Ganga but there is a more
turbulent side to this holy
river that only a rafter can
experience. The 16km
stretch from Shivpuri to
Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh
involves rapids ranging from
Grade 1 to Grade 4. There
are over 13 rapids with
interesting names along the
course that have invited
celebrities from around the
world. Rishikesh is
undoubtedly the number one rafting destination in India. Visit the rapids
between September and June for maximum fun and chills.

2. 2. River Rafting In Indus
The Indus River in Ladakh originates near Kailash Mountains, passes through
exotic mountain passes before flowing into Pakistan. June to late August when
the water levels are high
is the best season for
whitewater rafting. While
many of the areas along
the course introduce
grade 1 and 2 rapids; there
are some stretches that
also show you the thrills
of grade 5 rapids. Zanskar
River is a remote tributary
of the Indus that is the
most visited rafting destination. At least five days of intense rafting besides
many days of jeep rides through exotic Himalayan forests, make Zanskar rafting
one of the most sought after in India.
3. River Rafting in Sikkim
If river rafting in Rishikesh
gives you the chills; you must
visit the Teesta and Rangit
Rivers in Sikkim. The Teesta is
one of the most rugged rivers in
the country and poses a
challenge even to the most

3. experienced of rafters. This is the main river of Sikkim and has mighty
rapids. The Rangit is a tributary of Teesta and is equally turbulent. October
to April is the best time to raft in these rivers.
4. River Rafting in Uttarakhand
Garhwal located in the Western part of Uttarakhand is not just a picturesque
town but is home to the spectacular Tons River. The Tons is a turbulent
tributary of Yamuna and runs with more fury. If you are an experienced rafter
and want to go
through the chills
of grade 3 to 5
rapids; Tons is
where you need
to head to for
your whitewater
rafting holidays.
Reckoned as one
of the most
challenging rafting expeditions in the country; this destination is not for the
faint of hearts.
India is land of numerous rafting destinations; some explored and many
unexplored. From Tuting in Brahmaputra River in Arunachal Pradesh to the
rapids in Bhagirathi; rafting in India is an adventure sport with more chills than
any other.

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