Water Sports

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.

 

Yamuna River

Barkot to Bernigad . Both professional and tourist stretch Mori to tuni (khoonigad ) 30 kms tourist stretch .

Alaknanda River

Kaliasaur to Srinagar -16 kms .Tourist stretch Srinager to Bagwan - 20kms.Tourist stretch. Kaliasaur to Rishikesh.

Bhagirath River

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.

Mandakini River

Chandraqpuri to Rudraprayag 26 kms. professional stretch.

Kumaon

Maha Kali River

Jaulibi to Tanakpur.

Kaudiyala Rafter 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.