Doesn't matter if you are a novice or a seasoned adrenaline junkie! The Himalayan rivers suit all abilities, especially the rivers in the upper Himalayas. The white water magic of river rafting has lured tourists to India from all parts of the globe. As you set yourself free to a world of thrill and adventure, there are to be come across stunning sights and exotic wildlife to feast your eyes upon. Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir, Garhwal Himalays in Uttaranchal, the Beas river of Himachal Pradesh and the Teesta in Sikkim hold utmost tourist potential in terms of fun, flavour and adventure.


River rafting in Ladakh is one of the finest options to start with. Here, you can enjoy the white water thrill along the Indus river and its tributaries. The stretch between Spituk and Saspol is best suited to start on a professionally guided river rafting trip. Beyond this stretch, the river becomes rough and it need a lot of skills and techniques to balance oneself along.

For those who are looking for a high dose of adventure can head straight towards the Zanskar River. Rafting along this river is considered to be one of the most difficult and most exciting options. The river where it passes through the gorge in Zanskar mountains sets forth a lot of exhilaration and fun. But before you begin, you should make sure that you are with a well organised white water expedition. Several days of river rafting and camping in the wilderness of the Zanskar region can prove to be a worthwhile experience, satisfying all our thirst for adventure.

The snow fed rivers of Himachal Pradesh can also fill your trip with great excitement. Enormous opportunities lie ahead in the rivers like Chandrabhaga in Lahaul, Satluj near Shimla and Beas near Kullu. The 20 km long expanse between Shamsi and Aut along the Beas has extreme rapids and is much popular with adventure seekers.

Most number of tourists, however, can be seen flocking towards the divine waters of the Ganges in the Garhwal region. Both amateurs and experienced have wonderful options here. Rivers Alaknanada and Bhagirathi provide white water stretches of grade IV and V challenging the stamina and enthusiasm of the hardened adventure seekers. Moving downwards from Devprayag, the Ganges makes itself available for the inexperienced too. The 70 km long stretch provides with grade III rapids. Moving along the stretch, you can also be witness to exotic wildlife and pleasing sights. The Ganges near Rishikesh in Uttaranchal is a craze among tourists. The stretch from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh spans over 36 km has 12 rapids to offer.

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River Teesta in Sikkim is yet another option to experience the thrill of white water rafting. The river, that flows in the eastern Himalayan region, provides a chain of excellent rapids. While you try to keep yourself balanced in this tug of war, you can also enjoy wonderful sights of nature.

There's lot more wild and exciting encounters awaiting you here in the Himalayan rivers. The only feature that renders you appropriate for the sport is physical fitness. A few hours of training makes you able to start on a river rafting trip. Besides, there are a number of tourist agencies and state departments that offer short term rafting courses. But before you gear up in swimsuit, nylon shorts and tennis shoes and set yourself free on these untamed rivers, make sure you have with you inhalers, bee sting kits, waterproof cameras, sunscreen, sunglasses etc.