Top 12 Exciting Places for River Rafting in India

One of the awesome exciting experience in super-fast flows through the river as splash of the water on our body that called river rafting.  This white river rafting is evolving as one of the most famous water adventure spot that thrills the riders on the wild waters of the rivers. The adventure enthusiasts love this experience like exciting activity on rampant water, terrifying rapids and a boat to take over the foamy water of the river. This recreational outdoor activity which is flowing down from the heights of Himalayas and other mountains range in India as it starts pre-monsoon or post monsoon. However, people can choose for the rafting option depending upon the level of difficulty like basic level, Grade II and III which are moderate levels as Grade IV being extremely challenging. Moreover, not only enjoying the rafting skill, but as well people can also get to know about truly paradise nature where river flows. There are numbers of places in India where people can fun from this delightful experience. 

Here, all the places that can enjoy love and passion for rafting as best places in India.

So, Let’s Go with FLOW!!

Indus River, Ladakh

Indus river originates in the mountains of Ladakh, one of the longest river in the Asia that also known as the Sindhu river and it stretches over a distance approx. 3,180 km. this river offers an awesome experience in river rafting on the freezing water. Adventure people from all around the world, at an altitude of 12,000 feet in fabulous destination to perform this spine chilling adventure spot also known as Singhe Khababs and Out of the Lion’s mouth. This river flows between the mountains as Zanskar and Ladakh ranges that having natural beauty with thrilling as well as unforgettable experience as well as numbers of stretches such as Phey to Nimmo, Upshi to kharu, Phey to Saspol, Kharu to Spituk and Saspol to Khaltesy. The challenging rapids on the river range from grade I to II also some places these grades are III to Grade VI rapids high, however the most challenging route for river rafting lied between Alchi and Khalsi where long rapids are more thrilling. The ice clad valleys surrounding the river that can make more exciting in best time from July to whole August.

Barapole River, Coorg

South India is famous for its awesome beauty as in waterfalls, rivers, landscapes, tea-gardens, back waters and many more. However, like North India this part has own adventure and thrill through Coorg’s river Barapole. This river of flow through the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary in Dakshin Kannada that situated in the Western Ghats, gives stunning beauty of the Deccan Hills, Tropical Rainforests as well as Sandalwood Forests. This river offers one of the south India’s most exciting white-water rafting journeys which thrills its rafters with IV to V rapids in the upper section as well as VI to VII rapids in the lower section. Though, depending on the river flow, these rapids are normally between the Grade II, III and IV also some names are very popular such as Milky Churn, Morning Coffee (Grade II), The Ramba Sambha (Grade II), Grasshopper (Grade III), and the Wicked Witch (Grade III) and many more. These rapids are extremely challenging for adventure enthusiasts. Here, best time for rafting in monsoon as well as post monsoon months between July to September that is perfect. Moreover, this river passes through the picturesque valley in Coorg where every short distance the rafters faces whirling rapids that seems to skillfully play with the raft.

Beas River, Kullu and Manali

Similar to other places for rafting in India, the Beas River provides a very basic rafting experience for the rafters. In Kullu Valley, river rafting starts at Pirdi and continue 14 km down to Jhiri. Well, there are IV rapids in the river and among them some rapids are strong enough to leave awesome memories. Moreover, this river flow is best place for beginners those can never do that and who can get a basic knowledge of rafting in the gushing water of Beas. Here, the water flow is low as compared to other rafting places in India. From the IV rapids, there is II and III that offers light twist and turns for rafters. As well as full day adventure is perfectly stunning and wonderful with thrill of rapids and beautiful sceneries. This river rafting is available throughout the year except months of 15 July to 15 September, but best month to come here in March to July.

Ganga River, Rishikesh

While talking about river rafting trip, the first place comes in mind is Rishikesh in all adventure travelers. Well, the Ganga at Rishikesh is one of truly adventurous spot in India which is located in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal Himalaya. There is 16 km long stretch that takes from Shivpuri to Lakshman Jhula as the stretch for rafting depends upon on tourists that preferred difficulty levels. However, adventure enthusiast can enjoy rapids ranges from Grade I to Grade IV as this 16-km stretch is full of rapids and whirlpools. In Ganga, Rishikesh offers four stretches names are the Brahmapuri to Rishikesh stretch (9kms), the Shivpuri to Rishikesh stretch (16kms), the Marine Drive to Rishikesh stretch (24kms) and the Kaudiyala to Rishikesh stretch (36kms). The grades of rapids lie between I and IV. Among them Grade IV is the popular rapids from them The Wall, that falls between the Kaudiyala and Marine Drive stretch as most difficult for all. As well as total 13 rapids are here and some of them have amazing names such as Tee off and Golf Course, Return to Sender, Three Blind Mice, Roller Coaster, Double Trouble and many more. Awesome combination of chilled and beautiful white sand river beaches opposite the beautiful Kumaon Mountains. Best time to go this place from March till June as experience the most thrilling water rafting spot. Although, another stretch adventurist can be enjoyed here as 26 km Mandakini that from chandrapuri to Rudraprayag with higher grade; 12 km Malta to Dunda as mixture of basic, moderate as well as difficult grades; 12 km long stretch from Dharasu to Chham also Harsil to Uttarakashi on the river Bhagirathi. Moreover, this place is not for rafting, it’s also provide awesome opportunities for activities like trekking and cliff pumping.

Lohit River, Arunachal Pradesh

Like North and South, this northeast place is quite popular for water rafting, as consider the Lohit or Brahmaputra river in Arunachal Pradesh that is best adventure spot. This river stretches of 100 KM from the line of actual control of Hayuliang, the rafting expedition, though Lohit river that is a tributary of the Brahmaputra river. However, few people known for this beautiful place as well as challenging river for water sports like kayaking and river rafting. This river is the perfect place for those some electrifying experience as some people find it difficult to complete specially for beginners, though this river offers 4 rapids that is considered moderated for a regular rafter. Among them, the awesome rapids which is unforgettable such as Pulsating Pulsi and Toothfairy that is biggest jolt of adrenaline. Moreover, there are about to 6 stretches in flowing white water like Kibithu to Walong Hot, Samdul to Peliang, Peliang to Hayuliang, Hayuliang to Paya and Paya to Parsuram Kund. Here, also champing is available like Rishikesh in tropical forest and have beautiful scenery which is between November to March months.

Spiti River, Himachal Pradesh

River rafting in Spiti Valley in Spiti spin river will be immense adventure lovers also gives the most spectacular nature. The river is enveloped by Kullu Valley in the south, Ladakh in the north and Tibet in the east between the Spiti river’s flows that perfect for rafting and this spread over a distance of 180 km the river spans from Tuting region and end of Pasighat. However, the whole expedition till the end point, Sumdo the whole thing would take a minimum of 6 days to complete it, and this river passes through the huge landscapes, High ridges, glaciers, pastures and mountain tops. Moreover, this river has many rafting locations and from them Koksar to Tandi Bridge which is the point where Chandra and Bhaga meet Chenab. There are numbers of grade II and grade III rapids which whirl and sway the rafts. However, the perfect time to go there for rafting in two rivers between July to August months as in that season rafters may get to view lovely valleys of Spiti, ita pristine village as well as other awesome places of Himachal Pradesh.

Bhagirathi River, Uttarakhand

Many the best for river rafting places are in Uttarakhand but among them Bhagirathi is a very thrilling and turbulent river that flows from Uttarakhand. This river offers an action-packed experience to Devprayag where two rivers connected Bhagirathi and Alakananda that offers 150 km of rafting expedition and filled with some many twists and turns. The river flow is very challenging and rushing stretches from the stunning landscapes which are nested between two parallel mountains as well as white sandy beaches that reflects the truly beauty of Himalaya. Like other river rafting places here, there is level of III and IV rapids have difficult till the end and these rapid names such as Elephant rock, the chute, sharp S, Confluence rapid, Daniel Dip and the Wall, but from all these the Wall and Daniel Dip are the best for rafting. The peal time to do rafting between the months of October to Mid-May.

Kundalika River, Maharashtra

In Western India, Kolad or Kundalika is the perfect place in white water rafting as to be operational all around the year. Well, this river is considered to be fastest flowing river that starts from Sahyadri and reaches the Arabian Sea as well as the place where this river originates is known by name of Bhira. This river white water offers Grade II and Grade III as the water that gets released from the dam here as increasing the water lever making it more challenging as well as exciting. Though, it is only in the monsoon season when excess water is released from the dam hits the rocks become alive and perfect for rafting. This 14-km long stretch is enjoyable for the rafting during the monsoon and post monsoon when water is flowing in full of capacity as in between months of June to September. As Kolad is the one the best weekend destination in this region and it is mostly only river rafting places in India which is open all around the year.

Teesta River, Sikkim and Darjeeling

Flowing between two states Sikkim and West Bengal, Teesta considered to be lifeline of these states as well as passing through Kalimpong Hill region and its total length is 309 km. the point where Teesta meets the Rangit River forms a formidable place for amazing river rafting, however huge stones in and around the water of river become perfect destination for river rafting. This stretch is route about 15 km and also between this route It’s having stunning picturesque scenery all around the river. Well, the starting point of the rafting from Tarkhola to Melli where enjoy with gorgeous surroundings of the place while riding through a series of rapids (Grade I to Grade IV). River offers interesting rafting experience to the riders over the irresponsible waters, but this region is not good in monsoon season. Though, best time to go there from December to April. Moreover, this place is famous for Paddle Rafting and Oar Rafting which are unique from any other places.

Kameng River, Tawang

Located in eastern Himalayan mountains and originate in Tawang - Arunachal Pradesh, Kameng river previously named Bhareli river. However, this river originates from a glacial lake which is situated below the Gori-Chen mountain as well as this route is 264 km long, but the rafting distance is of 25 km with some raging waters. This is mix of color and elements as opened in recently for river rafting and kayaking, this river flows through lush rainforests that surround some of the finest white water. Here, the challenges even the old hands at rafting by offering unbridled rapids of grade IV right in the beginning of the expedition. As the water flows the ride become bouncier as well as the river increase volume when Bichom river joins in, well this is the best destination to enjoy white water rafting experience in Grade III, IV and V rapids. Rafters have awesome time to enjoy here between February to March also November to December. While the exciting experience, people can get opportunity to see the rich tribal culture as well as intermingle with the original tribes.

Alaknanda River, Uttarakhand

The second largest tributary of the Ganga offers the definitive river rafting experience in Alaknanda river which is flowing in Uttarakhand is one of the most grim and challenging sites. This river is cascading from the Garhwal and offers most electrify experience to the rafters as takes a week to complete the whole stretch as Grade IV and Grade V rapids before the expedition comes and end at Rudraprayag. A part from the major rapids in this river are such as Hillary Fall, Karnaprayag Confluence, Kakar Fall, Confluence of Rudraprayag, Bagwan Rapid. This river provides the opportunities to learn as well as set champ along the riverside and get more about Uttarakhand culture. However, best time to get amazing experience here from Mid-September to May.

Yamuna River, Uttarakhand

Rafting in India on Ganga river that is famous spot for all rafters but few of them known the trills which can also offers Yamuna river. The beauty of the Yamuna is still unknown to most of the adventure enthusiasts in the country which has rafting hub that suitable for both amateur and experienced rafters as provides two stretches. One Nainbagh to Jaddo and Yamuna bridge to Jaddo those are popular and can spend exciting time with family and friends. Well, this river passes through the remote areas of Uttarakhand and provide a pointer of mountains and villages that mirrors the rich culture and lifestyle of Garhwal. People choose the former stretches as it offers a much exciting experience to the rafters with III challenging rapids, while the rapids range between I to Grade III those are moderate to perfume rafting as flowing with water and admire the oak and pine trees gives awesome scenic views as feel the joy of thrill and inhale the goodness of the breath-taking glory of the Himalayas. This stunning rafting place open from mid-September to mid-June as the total 9 km stretch and provide terrifying break to enthusiasts.