WHITE
WATER RAFTING : What is white water ? Whitewater is a condition of water which is formed in a hilly river as rapid, when a fast flowing river's gradient increases too much to disturb its top laminar flow or layor and create turbulence and form a bubbly & aerated water and unstable water current; that water appears in white color and called white water . White water rafting is known as very challenging & intresting recreational & fun activity , Rafting is done in a hill river using an inflatable raft to navigate a river . Rafting is usually done on different degrees of rough river water, Grade of rapids adds thrill and excitement the rafters Rafting started as a leisure sport since the mid-1990s at Rishikesh in India. What is Raft ? The raft is an inflatable boat, consisting of durable, multi-layered rubberized fabrics with many independent air chambers. The length of raft varies between 11 feet to 20 feet. Rafting Grades: Rafting is devided in different grades, small to medium and higher. Grade 1 rapids are very small rough areas, might require very basic skills.. Grade 2 rapids have some rough water, maybe some rocks, might require basic paddling skills required. Grade 3 rapids have actual whitewater, with small waves, maybe a small drop, but no considerable danger. May require experienced paddling skills. Grade 4 rapids have whitewater, medium waves, maybe rocks, maybe a considerable drop, previous white water rafting experience is a must. Grade 5 Rapids have whitewater, large waves, large water volume, possibility of large rocks and hazards, possibility of a large drop, requires advanced Whitewater Experience. Grade 6 Rapids are considered to be so dangerous as to be effectively un navigable on a reliably safe basis. Rafters can expect to encounter substantial whitewater, huge waves, huge rocks and hazards, and substantial drops that will impart severe impacts beyond the structural capacities and impact ratings of almost all rafting equipment. Traversing a Class 6 rapid has a dramatically increased likelihood of ending in serious injury or death compared to lesser classes. And successful completion of a Class 6 rapid without serious injury or death is widely considered to be a matter of great luck or extreme skill. |
White Water Rafting in Rishikesh White water rafting has become identity of Rishikesh in current time, Rafting is enjoyed at Rishikesh from Mid September to end of June. Rishikesh have many rafting start points like Kaudiyala where grade 4 + rapid The wall is located, Marine drive with grade 1, 2, 3 rapids, Shivpuri with Grade 4 rapids like Roller coaster and golf course are located and , Bramhapuri with grade 1 & 2 rapids.River Rafting is can be enjoyed as day visitor , but its best enjoyed with beach camping. |
Camping
In Rishikesh Camps are pitched on white sand of river Gages on banks of river, Camps are made of canvas or parachute and have two beds with sleeping bag and bed sheet , pillow , quilt/ blanket etc. Camp fire / Bonfire is done while singing songs and enjoying pakoras at riverside, Back drop of camps is made by forest of Raja ji national park and some adventure activities and option for trekking , hiking is also available at camps., Camp rafting Masti is one of the best riverside beach camp in Rishikesh area, Camp VNA Rishikesh is a luxury riverside camp with running water and electricity, Camp VNA has setup for adventure activities too. |
