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Uttaranchal River Rafting Tour
Garhwal River Rafting Tour 
Garhwal has origin of many rivers. These rivers start and find there way
to flow freely across the land of Uttaranchal. The speed, when the rivers
flow downstream, is perfect for rafting,. The rafting standards in Garhwal
meet upto grade IV and V in some stretches. In Garhwal, the sacred river
Ganga offers the professional as well as the amateur the exhilaration of
whitewater river rafting.
Alakananda & Bhagirathi rivers are the main tributaries of the Ganga
and meet in Devprayag, frothing from their racy descent. Their waters are
grade IV to V, challenging the expert to survive the thrill.
At Kaudiyala, nestled amongst the dense forest on the Rishikesh-Badrinath
highway at an altitude of 480 mts., the mighty waters of ganga are ideal
for whitewater river rafting.
There is ample opportunity to view wildlife in its natural habitat. Nature
walks along the river are a real treat for nature lovers. Uttaranchal tourism
has recently developed a water sports resort at Asan Barrage, Dakpathar
in the Dehradun district, which is located at the foothills of the Shiwaliks
and on the banks of river Yamuna.
Kumaon River Rafting Tour
Kumaon, is a land of awesome natural splendour and known as a jewel of the
glittering Himalayan necklace. Extending from the northern end of the Ganga
plains right upto Tibet, one can easily fall in love with the natural panorama
of the Kumaon. It is believed that the word "Kumaon" is derived
from "Kurmanchal" which means the land of "Kurmavatar".
In Kumaon, the Kali Ganga (Sharda) flows down from the Nepal border, through
the Kumaon hills. The Kali and the Gori rivers meet at Jauljibi, where the
water level increases, perfect for ace professionals. For over 110 kms from
Jauljibi to Tanakpur, its rapids are Grade IV, and more.
The tough rafting session should be attempted only by professionals. Lower
down among the forested slopes, the river becomes calmer, offering the amateur
a sporting challenge, before flowing out into the plains of Uttaranchal
and Uttar Pradesh.
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