Holy Water Rafting
The Indian subcontinent is blessed with nature’s bounties. One of the biggest gifts of Mother Nature is the Himalayas up north. Not only do they tower above the sub-continent majestically beckoning adventure seekers to walk on its chest and conquer its summit but they also unleash the fury of a large network of rivers. White water enthusiasts are treated to a high energy ride with the water surging out of the lofts of the Himalayas over the boulders lining the riverbeds whirling and swishing their way out from the confines of the mountain.
The Ganga River which originates from Gaumukh in Garhwal region is a superb river for inflatable rafts. Buoying yourself on the raft and riding over the water body exuding a wildness and strength is a challenge for man. A human cannot contain the fury of the wild but you can grow in spirit and learn to appreciate the brute ruggedness of this creation of the Almighty. A simple thing such as water can give you life by quenching your thirst and also be a danger to life if not respected and handled with care. That is the thrill of white water rafting in Rishikesh.
The first day reach base camp and get acquainted with the area around taking in the first glimpse of the river and its behavior. The second day you can canoe down to a more tame set of rapids near Shivpuri and hit some of the known entities of the river such as The Wall, Black Money, Cross Fire, and Three Blind Mice Rapids. Once you have had a taste of this adrenaline rush you will be begging for more. That is when you hit Rishikesh and tackle the Return to Sender, Roller Coaster, Golf Course, etc. Word has it that the intoxication and exuberance of riding the raging rapids is like wrestling down nature’s creature.
A rafting holiday is something that you should experience at least once in your life, especially if your daily profession of being a mortgage broker or professor does not give you enough adrenalin rush.
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