Where you can rafting in Srinagar Kashmir :Pahalgham ,Sonamarg,Ladakh,Zanskar
The lakes, rivers, and streams of Kashmir not only enhance its beauty but provide avenues for pleasure and leisure sport .for the less adventurous there is the meditative Shikara ride on the Dal and Nigeen lake in Srinagar ; the more daring can go for motor - boating, water skiing , canoeing or kayaking on the lakes , or better still, rafting on the throbbing rivers and streams.
The state government has introduced commercial rafting in Pahalgam and Sonamarg as well in the more treacherous waters of Ladakh and Zanskar , and national and international rafting competitions , which are routinely organized, draw a large number of tourists and adventure sports enthusiasts, for plunging down the icy waters in a raft certainly is the most adventurous to see kashmir
The gentle gradients of the Lidder in Pahalgam are well suited for beginners while the roaring Sindh in Sonamarg is a treat for avid rafters. for the most adventurous , Ladakh, and Zanskar beckons ; Ladakh offers a range of rafting options on the indus and its major tributaries amidst spectacular , rugged landscapes of deep gorges, towering snow - capped peaks. hilltop monasteries , hillside villagesand glimpses of unique wildlife. The best for professionally - guided runs in white water is between Spituk and Nimu or Saspol , which rates 4 to 5 on the international river grading scale of 1 t 0 6 . The strecth upstream of Spituk up to Karu is ideal for basic training or "scenic floating".
The most difficult though exciting rafting options , however , is on Zanskar river which flows through a spectaculer gorge in Zanskar mountains between Padum and Nimu . This strecth is meant only for well - organized white- water expeditions of trained rafters , prepared for about a week of rafting and camping in absolute wilderness.
besides these, chenab, jhelum, suru and Drass rivers are ideal for rafting though they are less popular as of now . the best time for rafting in kashmir is between April and September.
The gentle gradients of the Lidder in Pahalgam are well suited for beginners while the roaring Sindh in Sonamarg is a treat for avid rafters. for the most adventurous , Ladakh, and Zanskar beckons ; Ladakh offers a range of rafting options on the indus and its major tributaries amidst spectacular , rugged landscapes of deep gorges, towering snow - capped peaks. hilltop monasteries , hillside villagesand glimpses of unique wildlife. The best for professionally - guided runs in white water is between Spituk and Nimu or Saspol , which rates 4 to 5 on the international river grading scale of 1 t 0 6 . The strecth upstream of Spituk up to Karu is ideal for basic training or "scenic floating".
The most difficult though exciting rafting options , however , is on Zanskar river which flows through a spectaculer gorge in Zanskar mountains between Padum and Nimu . This strecth is meant only for well - organized white- water expeditions of trained rafters , prepared for about a week of rafting and camping in absolute wilderness.
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besides these, chenab, jhelum, suru and Drass rivers are ideal for rafting though they are less popular as of now . the best time for rafting in kashmir is between April and September.
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