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White water rafting in Uttaranchal as a sport calls for a daring heart and a flexible body. More than anything else, you need the will and urge to conquer. It is practiced mainly in the upper reaches of Uttaranchal, where the river water is turbulent, white as it froths and foams against the jutting rocks. Along with trekking and mountaineering, it has been classified under one of the most difficult sports.
The Alakananda and Bhagirathi , the two tributaries of Ganga, meet at Devaprayag. This confluence of the rivers is a favorite hunt for the professional white water rafters, challenging the expert to savor the thrill.
The Kaudiyala rafters camp is a good place to start off. This scenic rafting camp in Tehri Gharwal provides a perfect opportunity to learn White water rafting in Uttaranchal. One can also avail of accommodation here.
The pristine and unpolluted rivers of Kumaon are a good bet to practice river rafting. This unspoiled stretch of mountain pass and river, provides an insight into the custom, tradition and lifestyle of the naïve local people, whose natural habitats are the banks of the river. Rafts, equipments, camping tents, and wireless sets are all provided for to the rafters.
One can also travel all the way to Ramganga which originates from the Namik glacier for White water rafting in Uttaranchal. A rafting trip on the Ramganga takes you around the remote villages, giving an insight into the alpine lifestyle of the village people. You sway away in a leisurely fashion and move along with the rambling rapids.
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