Rafting / Kayaking - The adventure, thrill and high … river rafting is indeed the perfect jaunt for those who believe in going “against the flow”. Swirling through the rapid waves of the untamed rivers, river rafting gives the most exciting experiences. And if you are looking for a paddling action to feed your adrenaline rush, then Kayaking is just the activity for you.

 

Rafting or white water rafting is a recreational outdoor activity of using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. Rafting is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water and the development of this activity as a leisure sport has become quite popular in the last two decade. It is also considered an extreme sport, as it can be dangerous. Rafts are usually propelled with ordinary paddles and or oars and typically hold 4 to 12 persons. Modern raft is an inflatable boat, consisting of very durable, multi - layered rubberized or vinyl fabrics with several independent air chambers. The length varies between 3.5 meters to 6 meters, the width between 1.8 meters to 2.5 meters. Six grades of difficulty in white water rafting ranging from simple to very dangerous

 

Grade 1: Very small rough areas - might require slight maneuvering and requires basic or no skill

 

Grade 2: Some rough water - maybe some rocks - might require some maneuvering and requires basic or paddling skill

 

Grade 3: Whitewater - small waves - maybe a small drop - but no considerable danger - May require significant maneuvering and required experienced paddling skills

 

Grade 4: Whitewater - medium waves - maybe rocks - maybe a considerable drop - sharp maneuvers may be needed and required white water experience

 

Grade 5: Whitewater, large waves, large volume, possibility of large rocks and hazards, possibility of a large drop, requires precise maneuvering and required advanced whitewater experience 

 

Grade 6: Class 6 rapids are considered to be so dangerous that they are effectively un navigable on a reliably safe basis and is not practiced here.

 

Crashing through the rapid waves and maneuvering against the strong splash of water on you, white river rafting endows unforgettable moments of thrill and courage. So all you need to do ispack your bags with bare essentials and set yourself free for a river rafting trip. Whitewater Rafting, Whitewater Kayaking, Learn to Kayak and Canyoning programs, etc are available in this region. We organize adventure here in this circuit with all safety with professional touch.

Our guide is well trained and follows international / National safety standard. Most of the accessories are available. Rafting often begin with safety measure presentations to educate customers about problems that may face. White water rafting is often played for the adrenaline rush and this can become a problem for participants' safety and rafting accidents have occurred but are not common.

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