Top River Rafting Spots of India

The mighty tributaries of India is now a haven for river rafting and has attracted many adventure enthusiasts from all over the globe to India. With the increasing popularity of the sport, many rafting expeditions and camps are organized in India for these adventure junkies.
The strong water currents flowing down from the heights of the Himalayas make India one of the world's best places for rafting expeditions.

While the northern parts of India is considered as best for river rafting, areas in the south have also seen recent development in the sport. For adventure enthusiasts, these rafting tours brings out the thrill of riding on the wild and untamed rivers of India. Here is the list of some of the best rafting spots of India which will make your adrenaline flow rising.

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

The untamed waters of Ganga in Rishikesh is considered as one of the best river rafting spots of India. The breathtaking landscape and the challenge of the turbulent river makes rafting tours more memorable and enriching. The stretch from Rishikesh to Devprayag has different levels of rapids. There are several rafting camps outside Rishikesh that offer white water rafting.

Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir

Nestled amidst deep gorges and towering snow-capped mountains, Ladakh boasts of one of the best river rafting facilities to avid adventure freaks. The rafting season begins in the months of June up to late August when the water levels are high. The challenging route lies between Alchi and Khalsi in the Zanskar region, which takes in the kilometre long series of rapids.

Teesta River, Sikkim

The rugged and mighty rapids of Teesta River in Sikkim is considered as an ideal river rafting spot of India and offers a challenge to expert rafters from around the world. Various rafting tours and camps are organized for the visitors and the ideal time for rafting here is between the months of September to April.

Kundalika River, Maharashtra

The Kundalika River in the Kolad district of Maharashtra is an excellent river rafting destination in Maharashtra. It makes a great weekend rafting expeditions from those from Mumbai and Pune. Nestled amidst the Sahyadris, the 15 km stretch of rapids along this river provides opportunities for an exciting rafting expeditions.

It is an ideal place for those who are experiencing rafting for the first time. The best time for a raft in this mighty river is during the monsoon months when the water levels are high.

The Tons Rafting Expedition.

Situated in the western part of Uttarakhand, the Tons River is considered as the furiest river of the north and is an ideal rafting spots especially for the expert rafters. It is considered as one of the most challenging white water river rafting expeditions in the country today.

Brahmaputra River Rafting Expedition

The mystical Brahmaputra River of the North-East provinces is filled with enough character and fury to provide any rafters the experience of a lifetime. It is an ideal place for those who are an expert rafter as the tides are more challenging and ferocious as compared to other river rafting expeditions.

Barapole, Coorg

This place in Coorg is considered as one of the finest rafting spots of South India. The best season for rafting is in monsoon from June to September. Dandeli is yet another popular white water rafting spot in Karnataka along the Barapole river.