Rafting In Ganga
The Holy Ganges is undoubtedly the much celebrated religious icon of india. this divine river originates from the gangotri glacier in Himalayas Himalaya, The Himalayas are bordered on the north by the Tibetan Plateau, on the south by the Indo-Gangetic Plain, on the northwest by the Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges, and on the east by the Indian states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The western anchor of the Himalayas — Nanga Parbat — lies just south of the northernmost bend of the Indus River, while the eastern anchor — Namcha Barwa — is situated just west of the great bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The Himalayas span five countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, China (Tibet), and Pakistan, with the first three countries having sovereignty over most of the range.. Says Wikipedia
around 10,300 feet above sea level. it is surely the source of all divinity and spiritualism in india. this river passes through many states before reaching to its final destination bay of bengal. one of the major states through which it passes is Uttarakhand
is Uttarakhand Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Devbhumi (literally "Land of the Gods") due to the many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for its natural beauty of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai. On 9 November 2000, this 27th state of the Republic of India was created from the Himalayan and adjoining northwestern districts of Uttar Pradesh. It borders Tibet on the north; the Mahakali Zone of the Far-Western Region, Nepal on the east; and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the northwest. Says Wikipedia .this holy river ganges also serves an ultimate destination for river rafting lovers. Rafting[1] along the ganges soaking up wonderful scenes on both sides of the river is an exciting experience for travelers.
It is something never to be missed as one negotiates with the swift river currents and floats past terraced hillsides. this river proves to be the most ideal river rafting destination because of its course. it offers all five rafting grades and hence this place is very much famous for river rafting expeditions. from beginners to professionals all seem to enjoy its surroundings to the core.river rafting in Rishikesh is a very popular destination for people living nearby because it's an easily reachable place. there are many routes available to reach to this destination. also, ganges for indians is not just a river.
It holds a much larger cultural and traditional importance. hence people of all age groups come to this place to enjoy and find their own way of amusement.rishikesh rafting is one of the most favorite destinations for river rafting because it offers a wide variety of packages. ganges and its major territories offer all five grades[2] of river rafting and hence it is ideal for everyone. there are many tours and travels organizations that provide rishikesh rafting packages according to the rafting grades.
people can select for them their particular grade accordingly and enjoy the thrilling experience. non-swimmers are generally advised to take first or second grade. these grades are in accordance with the speed of the flow of the river. the higher the grade the more the speed and the more the difficulty level of rafting. rishikesh rafting packages are also available as per your group size. some online websites also provide discounts if the group count exceeds 15 persons. it is also in accordance with your grade level. they also provide you prior training in some packages.
you yourself can choose the apt one for you. every group is provided with a counselor and a friendly guide who will help you throughout the expedition. the prices of these packages ranges according to your choices and preferences.
Rishikesh rafting is also one of the major tourist attractions of india. it is because river rafting in rishikesh not only gives you the experience of traversing the river but also it provides the amusement of beautiful flora and fauna present alongside the traversing path. also rishikesh is a place that has many other attractions like Lakshman Jhula Lakshman Jhula, Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was erected over the Ganges river and is a landmark of Rishikesh. A similar bridge further downstream from Lakshman Jhula is Ram Jhula.It is said that Lakshmana crossed Ganges on jute ropes between the place where this bridge is built. Lakshman Jhula was completed in 1929. Says Wikipedia , triveni ghat, geeta bhawan, rishikund, bharat mandir and many others. so it serves as one of the best tourist attractions of the country.