River
Rafting & Kayaking In India
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Many of us may have seen kayaking, either on a river
trip, or on the television - its looks exciting, a big rapid,
a colorful kayaker weaving a path through the waves and all the
randomness of white water. You may have wondered, if you could
be that person in the kayak, if you could look as graceful and
have that much fun, being so much closer to the water than being
on a raft.
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caught your eye and interest, and now you want to learn
how to negotiate rapids and how to surf those waves and holes.
Let the Aquaterra Adventures kayak school show you the ropes,
from paddling in a straight line, to negotiating class 1 and 2
rapids, to taking the plunge into the tongue of a Class 3 or 4
rapid.
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Adventures kayak school, or instructors have the experience
and skill to teach beginners the basics of whitewater and the
finer details of paddling skills and new techniques. We have a
wide range of kayaks to suit your skill level and body type.
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Kayak classes are scheduled upto 4 days. We recommend
that you spend at least four days in our school as a first step.
The reason for this is that you will have more time to learn and
practice the basic skills, and then apply them to moving water.
Learning
to kayak is challenging, but the rewards are well worth the effort.
Kayaking will help you get some exercise, along with running some
fun rapids, and of course keep you in touch with the great outdoors.
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The Himalayas, stretching 3,200 kilometers along India’s
northern frontiers, cradle numerous rivers which drain
them all year round. This abundance of mountain rivers makes India
a world class whitewater destination with plenty of first-descent
and exploratory possibilities
We offer you the complete whitewater wilderness experience with
trips ranging from a few hours to a few days expeditioning‚
down some of the premier Himalayan rivers. Short day trips are
run from our river beach camp on the Ganga river, SILVER SANDS,
with deluxe tented accommodation and the luxuries of a fixed camp.
Multi-day expeditions move down the river with all the equipment
required loaded onto the rafts and different camps pitched every
evening. We also offer perfectly blended rafting-cum-trekking‚
trips for those who don’t want to miss out on the local
culture and people. We customize trips to suit your special interest
and time schedule. For people interested in kayaking, we can offer
help with information, transport and equipment.
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In the state of Jammu & Kashmir, the river Indus,
flowing across high altitude deserts, offers fascinating day trips
based out of Leh, the District headquarters of Ladakh. A 2-3 days
trip starting out of Leh is also possible. An ultimate experience
would be the 14 day Zanskar river expedition. July till end of
September is the best time.
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In Himachal Pradesh, the river Beas offers an excellent
day trip, best done in May-June. During May and June, visit us
at our Tons river base in western Uttaranchal to enjoy some excellent
Class 4 Whitewater.The Sutlej provides a beautiful though challenging
Class IV+ gorge section in a four/five day self-contained expedition
which can be organized between November and April. Click here
for river rafting expeditions...
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In the hills of the state of Uttar Pradesh, the Ganga
and its tributaries make up for the most popular whitewater in
India. Our river camp lies an hour upstream of Rishikesh on the
Ganga, making an excellent getaway from hectic city life. Day
trips on the Ganga and 4-5 days expedition style trips on the
Alaknanda/Bhagirathi and Ganga are easy options right from October
to April.
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The Kali river forming the Indo-Nepalese international
boundary makes an exhilarating mix of long float trips,
great angling and class III/IV white water, during October to
May.
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In Sikkim, the Teesta and Rangit rivers, besides day rafting trips,
promise great kayaking potential, also from October to
April. Darjeeling, in West Bengal can be the base for day trips
on the Teesta as well. Click here for river rafting expeditions...
¤ Arunachal Pradesh,
recently open to tourism, is for the adventurous explorer due
to its inaccessibility and remoteness. The river Brahmaputra,
one of the greatest rivers in the world, offers a 10 day expedition
through dense rainforests, tribal settlements and some great white
water. The river Subansari, the biggest tributary of the Brahmaputra
also offers a spectacular 4-5 day expedition through deep gorges
and some of the remote parts of the state. The best season for
these rivers is November to March. Our river guides have the distinction
of rafting all major rivers in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
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