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The Teesta River - Moving towards the eastern Himalayan region you
come across river Teesta in Sikkim. River Teesta too has a number white
water rapids with various intensities. It's total fun and delight as one
moves down the river relishing the picturesque beauty of the place.
» The Brahmaputra - The Brahmaputra, as it
crosses Tibet and enters the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh,
is a popular rafting destination for the adventure lovers.
» The Kali Ganga (Sharda) - The Kaliganga or
the Sharda enters India from the neighbouring country of Nepal. The Kali
Ganga rushes down from the foothills of the Kumaon region and meets the
Gori river at Jauljibi which is where the adventurous run starts. The
stretch extends to a good length giving the rafters a pleasing
experience.
River Rafting Essentials
Do take with you the bee-sting kit, disposable camera, swim suit, nylon
shorts, tennis shoes, wind-proof jacket, towels, a flashlight, a light
sweater, sandals and a hat and you have been prescribed with medications
like inhalers and insulin, never forget to take them along. Don't wear
cotton clothes except during the summers as cotton takes away the warmth
of the body. Polyester fleece or synthetic fabric will do the job,
keeping you warm and drying faster than the cotton clothes. And never
ever forget to dress in layers. It should also be noted that river
rafting in some areas may require special permits from the Government.
Areas close to the Indian International borders like Sikkim, Spiti,
Lahaul and Nubra may not be accessible to foreigners without a valid
permit.
Ideal Time For River Rafting
August to September is the best time for amateurs. The experienced and
the skilled can go for rafting earlier in summer. Winters are not safe
for rafting in the Himalayan rivers, as during the season one runs the
risk of getting soaked which may lead to Hypothermia. The rivers, during
the winters, are too cold to be tried. Teesta is the single river that
allows rafting in the winter months between October and April.
River
rafting has taken the world by storm. Often termed as white water rafting,
river rafting is filled with thrills, enthusiasm and exhilaration. It is an
above-the-world feeling as one meanders on the foamy, swirling and
thunderous waters. It has an uplifting and a bedazzling effect on the mind.
River rafting is a challenge to the spirit and stamina of the rafters. India
offers a plethora of rafting locales. 
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India States
