Category: Rafting & Kayaking

Himalayan States of India namely Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim have plenty of rivers that offer clear waters for any level related to paddling skills. The trips could be anywhere spanning a few days to a month long or perhaps even more and India offers the white waters throughout the year and ideal for water adventure. Water sports have risen alarmingly in India in 15 years. There’re a few good rafters in India having gained the necessary experience abroad and who have the ideal equipment for such sports. They have surfed the waters in India and been offering professional guidance and expertise to many young enthusiasts over time. Below are two well known places for rafting in India. Indus River Indus river originates  [...]

The Royal Gorge is on the River Arkansas close to Canon City in Colorado. The Gorge is fondly referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the Arkansas", and has on offer some of the most exciting white water rafting opportunities in entire United States. The Royal Gorge has twelve miles of Class IV / V on offer and advanced rafting right through the rapids. You raft along lofty granite cliffs of more than 1100 feet in height. The setting is one that is designed to excite even the most cynical professional whitewater enthusiast. Rafting the advanced classes may not be suitable for your group, in which case you can opt for upstream of the Bighorn Sheep Canyon, which has ten miles of whitewater of the Class II / III which is suitable for beginners and intermediate rafters. The Rocky Mountains  [...]

Oregon’s adventurous pride, the Rogue River offers an impressive rafting experience not only for the expert rafters, but also for the families. I am saying this because the Rogue River rafting itinerary features fantastic camps, fun rapids, and fabulous scenery along with the historical stories of the past river runners, miners, and local Americans. And if you have your teens with you, for them and you, the best part is to together spot some of the animals from the bountiful wildlife such as osprey, bald eagles, river otters, and brown bear. Further, the river rapids on the Rogue are seriously not at all that challenging because of the use of the modern rafts. This means that the folks who want to enjoy a calm river trip that features occasional rapid can happily experience the Rogue River  [...]

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Kern River is flows close to the Sequoia National Park in California, which covers 60 miles of whitewater. Kern River rafting is actually a must to undertake adventure in California during summers and spring.  With camping, local shops, and homely lunches, you, your friends, and your family can really enjoy the thrill of the Kern River. The scenic river appears from the mountains of Sierra Nevada close to the Mount Whitney after which it meanders southwest via the National Forest in the direction of Bakersfield. Kern River rafting is a real gem for all kinds of rafters in Southern California near Bakersfield with the diverse zones ranging right from the mild to wild waves. So, this means that the beginners can enjoy the train of waves, while the  [...]

The Ocoee river rafting is one of the most famous whitewater adventures in the country with an unmatched degree of consistency in flow, diversity, and challenge. Supporting this is the fact that the Canoe Magazine has rated this river among the top 10 whitewater rivers in the nation and that this site is chosen for the national whitewater championships along with the 1996 Olympic Whitewater competition. Do you need something else to get yourself convinced for an exciting adventure? With the miles of adventurous Class III and IV rapids, 20 continuous rapids, and several spots of fun on this river, the rafting experience here is truly memorable. Nestled in the Cherokee National Forest, this river passes via a wonderful gorge that is flanked by natural wonders as well as picturesque wildlife.  [...]

Just imagine yourself rafting on the River Arkansas from near the Canyon city and along the spectacular Rocky Mountains. This means that you are experiencing the Royal Gorge rafting where the majestic granite walls soars up to 1000 feet from both sides of the river. Now, visualize ahead wherein you pass via the roller coaster rapids of the river featuring big waves as well as fast drops drenching one fully. Isn’t this an advanced kind of adventure? Well, with the class IV and V rapids, the River Gorge rafting is just meant for the braves! In Colorado, whitewater rafting is best at the Royal Gorge, which is evident from the fact that it is among the nation’s top 10 whitewater rafting destinations. The entire trip is a thrill due to the memorable rapids, crashing waves, as well as soaring  [...]

Idaho is the best whitewater rafting destination in America because of its thousands of miles of whitewater rivers where the rapids range from class II (easy) to thrilling class V (adventurous). Exploring the rivers here is perfect amidst its mountainous landscape as well as undeveloped forests. Among the list of rivers for rafting here, the Snake River is a famous one; which can be explored via an organized tour offering even accommodations and meals. The top draw of the Snake River rafting is its carved Hells Canyon – the deepest river gorge not only in North America but also on the planet; which descends up to 8000 feet down at some points and stretches the borders of Oregon and Idaho. Flanked by the striking mountainous views as well as the scenic sights into the isolated areas of  [...]

Ohiopyle in Pennsylvania refers to a small area that is nestled in the Laurel Highland Mountains at some 50 miles from Pittsburgh. The term itself means the ‘white frothy water’ and is aptly named for the river of the same kind flowing in the Ohiopyle National Park. This river is called the Youghiogheny River or just ‘Yough’ that has facilitated what is known as the Ohiopyle white water rafting. In the Eastern US, this river is among the most famous whitewater spots. Mixing Class 1 to Class 5 rapids, this water body offers great adventures for both the kayakers as well as the rafters of all levels. This river crossing the mid-area of the Ohiopyle State Park offers some perfect Ohiopyle white water rafting as well as kayaking not only in Pennsylvania, but also on the East Coast. Thousands  [...]

Vietnam is an upcoming destination in the list of adventurous holidays of the backpackers. So, most of the tourists do look for the various land and water adventures while planning for the Vietnam vacations. In this context, I would describe this Southeast Asian nation as a landscape of enthralling beauty, rich sceneries in form of the Red River as well as Mekong Deltas and green rice-paddy fields, towering mountains, blissful beaches, and misty forests. Now, with this, you can imagine the various sports that you can enjoy on your Vietnam vacations – trekking, hiking, rafting, biking, rock climbing, diving, and kayaking. So, just get ready to experience the chill while being sporty at the rocky as well as aquatic terrains. Hiking is the best way to know the nation’s rugged as well as  [...]

In between some years ago, Nepal tour was like a forbidden journey as the westerners were prohibited to enter in the nation. However, these days, Nepal is an exciting holiday destination, particularly for those who want to experience some mind-blowing hiking, rafting, and walking. The home of the six tallest mountains on the planet, Nepal has many riches for the people of all ages. In fact, those who have little mountaineering experience can trek any of the varied peaks or simple day lowlands. Trekking Nepal is home for the famous Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek. You can decide to stay at any of the affordable hotels around Pokhara such as the Fishtail Lodge and enjoy the soaring vistas of Annapurna peaks on your Nepal tour of adventure. If you are strong, trek the foothills  [...]