subject: Adventure Sports And Rafting In Rishikesh. [print this page] Adventure sports are most preferred of all recreational activities, various type of these sports are bullfighting, motor racing, mountaineering, river rafting to name a few. Rafting or white water rafting is one of the most famous recreational outdoor activity. Here a inflatable raft is used to navigate a water body like a river which is nothing but inflatable boats these are of different shapes and forms. The most exciting feature of this sport is the thrill which one can feel while moving in the tough waves of water over and above the rocks which are dangerous at times. The camps organise a day or two stay where bird watching, a walk along the riverside, enjoying the mountain villages is part of the package.
This sport is famous throughout the world, in India River Rafting is done in many areas among them the top 5 places are Alaknanda, Brahmaputra, Subansari, Kali/Sharda, Zanskar River Rafting Expedition. The Himalayas are a rich source of snow and rivers which flow throughout the year, hence the best place for these white water rafting. In the north the base of River Ganga is very famous for rafting. This area is covered with hills, forests, mountain villages, sandy beaches which make the experience one of the most ideal one throughout the globe. Adventure seekers from all parts of the globe come to Rishikesh to seek peace by participating in Yoga and Ayurveda classes in addition to rafting camps. Rishikesh river rafting camps are well equipped with the best facilities required for the safety of the enthusiasts.
With the time we have seen many rafting agencies mushrooming in Rishikesh and nearby areas as the demand for this sport is growing day by day. Rafting in Rishikesh is done mainly in Kaudiyala which is 37 Kms from Rishikesh, it is the perfect place for enjoying the water rappels. There are mainly six grades according to difficulty level in rafting, with grade 6 to be the most dangerous. Rishikesh rafting is of grade three to grade four level.
River Rafting Rishikesh is best between October to April. These special boats carry a great momentum which is enhanced by the crew which paddles with speed to make the raft move the water without stopping. This one of the ideal example of a team sport, where each member has a equal input to be made. Special techniques are used to manoeuvre the river belt. The Rishikesh adventure sports is one of the best in world and hence a great employment generator.
