River Rafting In Uttarakhand

Most of the rivers of North India originate from Uttaranchal be it mighty Ganga, Bhagirathi, Alakananda or Yamuna. If you are an adventurous man and have no fear to water then go for river rafting, the white water sports. The major sites for river rafting in Uttaranchal are Garhwal, Kumaon and Kaudiyala. The rivers Alakananda and Bhagirathi are the main tributaries of the Ganges and their water are grade IV TO V which allows the expert to survive the thrill.

Rafting in Garhwal
River Yamuna

Barkot to Bernigad - Both professional and tourist stretch.
Damta to Yamuna Bridge - Both professional and tourist stretch.
Mori to Tuni - (Khoonigad) 30 kms tourist stretch.

River Alakananda

Kaliasaur to Srinagar - 16 kms., Tourist stretch.
Srinagar to Bagwan - 20 kms. Tourist stretch.
Kaliasaur to Rishikesh

River Bhagirathi

Matli to Dunda - 12 kms. Both professional and tourist stretch.
Harsil to Uttarkashi
Dharasu to Chham - 12 kms. Both professional and tourist stretch.
Jangla to Jhala - 20 kms. Both professional & tourist stretch.
Bhaldyana to Tehri - Both professional & tourist stretch.

Bhilangana River

Ghansali to Gadolia 32 kms. Professional stretch.

River Mandakini

Chandrapuri to Rudraprayag 26 kms Professional stretch.

Rafting in Kumaon
In Kumaon, the Kali Ganga (Sharda) flows down from the Nepal border through Kumaon hills. The Kali and the Gori rivers meet at Jauljibi where the water volume increases, offering adventurers a sporting challenge in water. For over 117 kms from Jauljibi to Tanakpur its rapids are Grade IV and more. The tough 3 days of rafting should be done by professionals.

Mahakali Ganga River flows along the border between India and Nepal. A self contained river journey as well as and expedition or mega trip upto Tanakpur can be undertaken.

Rafting can also be undertaken through Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. in Mahakali River.

River Maha Kali
Jauljibi to Tanakpur.

Kaudiyala Rafters Camp
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) conducts river rafting courses at Kaudiyala. They provide rafts, equipment, river side camping items besides all safety precautions and trained guides who make the sport a pleasure. Nestled amongst the dense forest on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway at an altitude of 380 mts., here the mighty water of Ganga are ideal for white water rafting there is also ample opportunity to view wildlife in its natural habitat.