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River Rafting In India
 Ganges
River Rafting - Adventure At Its Best
Ganges, the mother goddess of India,
is known all over the world as the most sacred river of the Hindus. Apart from
that, the river is considered one of the best rivers rafting sites in the world.
The  river
Ganges has always remained a mystery for rafters and full of surprises for the
rafters. The mystic river with its staircase rapids, challenges the spirit of
river rafting enthusiasts. Ganges River Rafting takes one to the unexplored areas
and close to the people living in those areas. The Ganges smoothly flowing past
the hillsides and forests provides a thrilling experience. There are many rivers
rafting sites in river Ganages, Rishikesh is the ideal starting point for experienced
as well as beginners. The Ganges river rafting stretch of 36 kms from Kaudiyala
to Rishikesh has 12 major rapids, which needs some basic rafting training.
Rafting
through the Ganges
Rafting through the Ganges is an above the world experience,
which attracts large number of the rafters. The Ganges river rafting begins at
a very calm spot, where river rafters can enjoy some easy racing adventure. As
the river approaches the rapids, the riders have to very alert and have to put
all their concentration on-board and manoeuvre the oars in a well-planned fashion.
The balancing skills of the rafter develop more and more with facing
more powerful rapids. After rapidly flowing through the rapids, rocks and forests
the Ganges becomes surprisingly calm at last signpost ahead of Rishikesh.
Essentials Gears
 One
must carry ordinary outdoor gear, goggles and antiseptic cream etc. During summers
one should carry a simple swimsuit, nylon shorts, tennis shoes or sandals, and
a hat. Additional clothing is required during spring and autumn. Always dress
in layers so that you can easily add or remove articles, as your requirements.
Cotton cloths should be avoided except summer, wool, polyester fleece and other
synthetic materials are ideal as they keep the body warmer. Other must not forget
items are sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap to secure them and a camera.
Ganges River Rafting Tips
» One must be physically and mentally
fit.
» One should not have any fear of water.
» Carry dray
bags or boxes to bring small personal items and clothes.
» Take necessary
medications like inhalers, bee-sting kits and insulin etc.
» Take some
basic rafting training at Rafting institutes run in the Ganges range.
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