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River Rafting in Ladakh |
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Ladakh Region of Jammu and Kashmir provides very good opportunity for river rafting. A range of exciting river rafting options is available in Ladakh. There are exciting possibilities to suit all abilities, from gentle floating, to white water rafting. All set amidst stunning scenery.... Imagine after a day's rafting, sitting by the camp fire on a sandy beach by the banks of the Zanskar o r Indus river. Another combination ... a trek/ Jeep tour visiting the local sights and monasteries.
River Rafting on Zanskar River
Best Season: July to September
Starting Points: Padum, Phey etc
This frigid river originates from the high altitude plateau of Sarchu on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Originally known as the Tsarapi the river gorges a path out of the rocky mountains of western Himalayas, dropping in a continuous torrent of class V rapids. The river then eases into the forbidden Kingdom of Zanskar and slowly flows past the capital at Padum. Here it joins with the Stod River which flows down from the Pensi La pass on the road from Kargil to Padum.
It is from this confluence of the Tsarap and Stod rivers that the mighty Zanskar takes birth.
The river rafting expedition takes you through one of the most breathtaking gorges in Asia. The stark, barren and rocky massifs are interspersed with colorful bands of mineral deposits, which run through entire mountainsides giving it a picture book finish. The expedition finishes at the confluence of the Indus and the Zanskar rivers at Nimmu. The same river in winters is famous for the great Ice walk on the river from Nimmu till Padum and back.
No te: The waters of Zanskar are frigid at 6 – 7 degrees Celsius. Wet suits are mandatory on this trip.
River Rafting On Indus River
Best time for rafting: July to September
Starting Points: Phey, Spituk, Nimmu, Alchi, Upshi, etc along the Indus
The Indus River flowing through the Leh valley in the high altitude desert region of Ladakh is by far one of the most scenic white water runs anywhere in the Himalayas. The river offers a wide spectrum of trips ranging from the most popular day trip from Phey to Nimmu to a more extensive multi day, self contained expedition from Upshi – Khaltsi.
Small but exciting rapids take you through this magical moon-land with majestic peaks and quaint monasteries dotting the horizon. While in Leh, one must take time to run this river.
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