River Rafting

A range of rafting options is available on the Indus and its major tributaries. The best stretch for professionally guided runs in white water is on the Indus between Spituk and Saspol. Beyond Saspol, the river becomes difficult and running it requires technically skilled participants and careful organisation. Upward of Spituk, the Indus has the easiest stretch up to Karu, ideal for basic training and for day-return"scenic floating" for amateurs. In recent years, running the Indus has become an attractive alternative to trekking and features on the itinerary of most visitors. Several agencies in Leh offer attractive rafting packages. Ask for details at the Tourist Office at Leh.They will also be able to provide some rafts on hire.

The most difficult but exciting option for river running is on the Zanskar along its spectular course through the gorge in the Zanskar mountain, between Padum and Nimo. This is suitable only for well-organised white-water expeditions, prepared for several days of river running and camping in absolute wilderness. Participants are required to be trained rafters themselves while the arrangements should be assigned to a dependable professional agency. Adequate arrangements for rescue coverage are an essential pre-requisite for embarking upon a white-water expedition on a river like the Zanskar.

River Rafting in Ladakh

river rafting in ledakh, ladakh river rafting Day 01): Delhi - Leh
Welcome upon arrival at the Leh airport (3,500 mt) and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day fee for accalamatisation.
Day 02): Leh
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Sankar monastery, Peace Pagoda and Changspa Chorten. which is situated on the valley floor. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03): Leh - Hemis - Stakna - Thiksey
Morning after breakfast drive 50 kms to visit the famous Hemis Monastery. Later drive back to Stakna. Upon arrival meet the Rafting team who will give you instructions on Rafting and safety. Raft along smooth river to reach Thiksey. Enroute stop at Stakna bridge and have Lunch. Afternoon Raft again and stop at Thiksey. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 04): Spituk - Thiksey
After an early breakfast drive to visit Thiksey Monastery. Later drive 2 kms further to visit Shey Palace . Drive back to camp and start Rafting to reach Spituk. Lunch enroute. Checkin at the camps in Spituk for overnight stay.
Day 05): Spituk - Nimu
Morning after an early breakfast proceed to visit Spituk Monastery situated at the end of the Leh airport. Later drive back to the Rafting camp and start the final part of the Rafting till Nimu. Rafting will finish after the confluence of River Zanskar and Indus at Nimu. Later proceed for a short village visit to Nimu. Overnight stay at the Camp.
Day 06): Nimu - Likir - Leh
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit the Likir Monastery which has an impressive sitting statue of Maitreya Buddha. On the way back visit Basgo Monastery. Later drive back to Leh and on arrival checkin at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07): Leh - Delhi
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Book Now

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