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Rafting
in Kumaon
In Kumaon, the Kail Ganga (sharda)
flows down from the Nepal border
through kumaon hills. The kail
and Gori Rivers meet at Jauljibi
where the water volume
increases. Offering adventure to
professionals. For over 117 kms.
from Jauljibi to Tanakpur its
rapids are grad iv and more, the
tough 3 day of rafting should be
done by professionals Lower down
among the frosted slopes.
The river become calmer offering
the amateur a sporting the
amateur a sporting challenge
before flowing out into the
plains of Uttaranchal Mahakali
Ganga river flows along the
border between India and Nepal a
self contained river journey as
and Expedition or mega trip up
to Tanakpur can be undertaken.
Potential sites for white water
rafting canoeing & kayaking in
garhwal
River Yamuna
Barkot to Bernigad . Both
professional and tourist stretch
Mori to tuni (khoonigad ) 30 kms
tourist stretch .
River Alaknanda
Kaliasaur to Srinagar -16 kms
.Tourist stretch Srinager to
Bagwan - 20kms.Tourist stretch.
Kaliasaur to Rishikesh.
River Bhagirathi
Matli to Dunda - 12kms. Both
professional and tourist stretch
Harsil to Uttarkashi Dhaeasu to
chham-12kms. Both professional
and tourist stretch. Jangla to
Jhala-20 kms. Both professional
stretches.
River Mandakini
Chandraqpuri to Rudraprayag 26
kms. professional stretch.
River Maha Kali
Jaulibi to Tanakpur.
Kaudiyala Rafters Camp
GMVN conducts river-rafting
courses at Kaudiyala. They
provide rafts, equipment,
riverside camping items beside
all safety precautions and
trained guides who make the
sport a pleasure. Nestled
amongst the dense 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.
Natural walks along the river
are a real treat and for
adventure lovers rock climbing
can be arranged.
Important Distances
Dehradun ( 78 kms.)
Haridwar (62 kms)
Rishikesh (37 kms.) &
Delhi (260kms.)
Rail
Rishikesh is nearest railhead
(38 kms.)
Air
Jolly Grant is the nearest
airport (55 kms.)
Rescue
Every raft for river running is
equipped with a first aid box
and other essential life saving
devices which are essential part
of rafting sports . All rafting
companies have a panel of
doctors in case of any
eventuality. HOSPITALS: Govt.
Hospital & Private Hospital run
by trusts.
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