Rafting in Kumaon

Rafting in Kumaon is no less exciting. Infact, it has long stretches of dangerous waters where only the experienced can make a move. River Kali Ganga, also known as Sharda in the lower reaches, enters India from Nepal. At Jauljibi when it meets River Gori, it is then that the real adventure begins. The river gains volume and for the next 117 kilometers it is a taxing run. It passes through some dangerous rapids, hence this run is recommended only for experienced (Grade IV). It's a three day rafting to Tanakpur. Further down the course of river, rafting gets easier.

Kumaon, is a land of awesome natural splendour and known as a jewel of the glittering Himalayan necklace. Extending from the northern end of the Ganga plains right upto Tibet, one can easily fall in love with the natural panorama of the Kumaon. It is believed that the word "Kumaon" is derived from "Kurmanchal" which means the land of "Kurmavatar".

In Kumaon, the Kali Ganga (Sharda) flows down from the Nepal border, through the Kumaon hills. The Kali and the Gori rivers meet at Jauljibi, where the water level increases, perfect for ace professionals. For over 110 kms from Jauljibi to Tanakpur, its rapids are Grade IV, and more.

The tough rafting session should be attempted only by professionals. Lower down among the forested slopes, the river becomes calmer, offering the amateur a sporting challenge, before flowing out into the plains of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh