River Rafting

River Rafting,

"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water"

 

Move the body, still the mind.

River Rafting in Kashmir is one such activity that fills the itinerary with some slashing moments. Today, after the advancement of adventure tourism in Kashmir, river rafting has become one of the popular water sports in India. It swiftly maneuvers through the rich green valley with several whirlpools, which makes the goosebump voyage challenging and yelling. River rafting in Kashmir mostly combats against rapids ranging from Grade I to III but it also runs down through Grade IV rapids in some stretches.

If in doubt, paddle out.

River rafting is popular in the River Lidder that stretches from Langabal to Goneshpora covering approximately 12 kilometers and having rapids ranging from Grade I to Grade IV. The stretch is further divided into three lengths. The Lidder Joy Ride, which is approximately 2.5 kilometers, from Varganpal to Yaneer Bridge and having rapids ranging up to III, is ideal for beginners and amateurs. The Lidder Long Ride, which is approximately 5 kilometers, from Varganpal to Ganeshpora and having rapids ranging up to III, is also ideal for beginners. Whereas the Lidder Extra Long Ride, which is approximately 12 kilometers, from Langabal to Ganeshpora and having up to IV, is perfect for experts.

Water Warrior.

River Sindh in Sonmarg is another destination where one can go for white water river rafting in Kashmir. The untamed river Sindh that gushes past spectacular mountains is having rapids ranging from II to IV and is also divided into three sections. The Sindh Joy Ride is approximately 3.5 kilometers that have rapids ranging up to II. The Sindh Long Ride is approximately 7 kilometers and is having rapids ranging up to II. the Sindh Joy Ride and Sindh Long Ride are both ideal for intermediate and beginners, whereas the Sindh Extra Long Ride, which is approximately 24 kilometers long, is having rapids ranging from II to IV and thus perfect for experts. Other than river rafting in Kashmir, one can also take up white water canoeing in rivers like Sindh, Drass and Suru and in the many high altitude lakes like Gangabal, Kaunsarnag, and Vishensar. It's worth the time and money that you will spend on it.

We must take adventures to find where we truly belong.

River Rafting in Kashmir is no that challenge as it is in River Ganga in Rishikesh and Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh. But before coursing down thr rivers, Lidder and Sindh, one must also take certain precautions as the rivers.