River Rafting In Ladakh - Making Ladakh Tourism More Attractive

Everyone does not have the heart to enjoy the adventure sport to its extreme? One can go in for the river rafting in Ladakh, one of the best locations in the Himalayan region. Ladakh is famous for adventure activities. It offers such activities amidst the landscapes of fantastic, untouched beauty. It offers everything to the tourists from impressive landscapes with deep gorges, to lofty snow-capped peaks from hilltop monasteries, to hillside villages, and also glimpses of the exclusive wildlife. There are a number of rivers in Ladakh where gentle floating as well as the exhilarating white water rafting can be done.

Major River Rafting Routes in Ladakh
The Indus and the Zanskar rivers are quite famous for rafting. The Zanskar is quite dangerous as it covers an amazing course through a gorge in the Zanskar Mountains, between Padum and Nimo. Other famous river rafting routes are:

- Phey to Nimo
- Nimo to Alchi
- Upshi to Kharu
- Phey to Saspol
- Kharu to Spituk
- Saspol to Khaltsey
- Hemis to Choglamsar Bridge

Rafting Grades
The rivers or the tributaries are given grades from I to VI on the basis of their flow and the risk included. The waterways which are given grades from I to III are fine for the amateurs, but those graded IV to VI are particularly meant for the professionals. The Zanskar and the Indus rivers are given grades between I to III. The waterways in the southern areas like the Beas, Chenab and Sutlej are given grades between IV to VI. These grades are listed as:

Grade I: Small, simple waves; largely flat water
Grade II: A little tough but with smooth passages
Grade III: Hard passages; narrow in between and with towering waves
Grade IV: Quite difficult, tapered and requiring accurate maneuvering
Grade V: Extremely difficult. Very fast-flowing waters which can be maneuvered only by the experts
Grade VI: For all sensible purposes, unruly - even suicidal.

The rafters should take with them sunscreen lotions, sunglasses, shorts, T-shirts suitable shoes-sneakers, windproof jacket, towels, flashlight and the first aid box with them. A few areas which are in proximity to India's international borders, such as Nubra, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti need special permits from the government. But these can be easily obtained from District Commissioners. Rafting is done in Ladakh generally in the months of June to October.

When it comes to white water rafting, Ladakh is the most stimulating destination.

By: sulusimi

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