River Rafting in Himachal Pradesh
What is River rafting and how it is done
White water river rafting is an exciting sport for those who are adventurously inclined and are reasonably fit. It is one of the most inviting and attractive water sports which is very popular in Europe and America. White water rafting is a technique of river running which is done in the inflated rubber boats of different types. In the modern era the white water pneumatic rafts are specially made from base fabrics like nylon which provides material strength and is coated with either hypalon or neoprene to give rigidity and conditions of the raft. These are specially designed to take the severest adverse conditions of the fast current and boulders in the water. There are three different modes of rafting. Centre mount oar raft is propelled by one man. In paddle raft water paddles are used and is controlled by the command of a guide or leader. In a mix of oar and paddle raft the leader or guide manoeuvres with oars and the other members provide power using the paddles.
Reason why Himachal pradesh rafting is famous
The Beas River in kullu valley provides an excellent
opportunity to the visitors during May and June. About 14 km stretch of the
Beas downstream from ‘Kullu to Jhiri’ provides an opportunity for the lovers of
this white water sport to taste, feel and enjoy the thrill of rafting, the
challenging and continuous rapids. The 90 minute journey from Shamsi (Kullu) to
Jhiri makes the participants a fully satisfied lot. All the leading tour
operators in Manali and Kullu are actively engaged in conducting the package of
river rafting. The Himachal Pradesh Government is laying great emphasis to
promote white water rafting in the Satluj at Tattapani and Rampur and river
Bhaga at Jispa (Lahaul and Spiti). With the construction of Kol dam, the
Tattapani sort of river rafting has submerged under water, but keeping in view
the increasing interest of the visitors in river rafting the H.P. government
has set up state level and district level rescue and safety committees in
adventure sports water sports, aero sports and trekking in Himachal Pradesh.
The state level committee is headed by the Chief Secretary as chairman and
other 18 heads of different departments as members Drector Tourism, as its
member secretary. The district level committee is headed by the Deputy Commissioner
as chairman and other 13 district level officers of different department are
members and Divisional Tourism Development Officer as its member secretary.
Best time to arrive himachal for white water rafting?
Summers are the best for river rafting in HimachalPradesh. It is when the glaciers ice melt to give its waters to the ever hungry
rivers. This also makes the rivers speedy and turbulent, making it a wonderful
challenge for river rafters out there. If you get there during the winters for rafting in Himachal, which is
December and January, you wouldn't find river rafting services around, since
the biting cold winters withdraw it all. And certainly, you aren't advised to
river raft or go kayaking in Himachal during the monsoons, since the rivers are
way above from being wild and the currents are violent and unpredictable. At
that time you can opt for trekking and one of the most adventurous trek of
Himachal is Pin Parvati Pass.
What is your favourite Adventure Sport ? Do share you choice.
What is your favourite Adventure Sport ? Do share you choice.
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