Water Sports in Uttaranchal
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.
IN KUMAON:
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.
