River Sports in India

River Running and Kayaking
The best-known whitewater river running courses in India are the Ganges (from Rishikesh) and the Beas (from Manali). The Ganga is a more popular stretch with several interesting patches like the golf course and so on. However, to the initiated rafter, this might seem like same stuff. They might find the swifter Beas, with its unpredictable temper, a much better challenge. For a truly unforgettable (and tumultuous!) experience don't miss the Indus (in Ladakh) and Zanskar (in Zanskar) rivers. WATER SPORTS
The golden sand beaches along the coastline of India and the lakes in the North offer unparalleled facilities for watersports.

Lakshadweep as also the Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer the adventurous a variety of watersport choices - high quality equipment including snorkels, glass bottomed boats, motor boats, wind surfing equipment, as well as facilities for water skiing and para - sailing.

Pondicherry provides many opportunities amidst beaches and historical settings. Special attractions here include scuba diving and high speed boating. Kovalam in Kerala, and Goa offer sailing, waterskiing and wind surfing throughout the year.

If you're lucky you might even catch the night rafting, when the runners raft by the light of the full moon - which casts eerie shadows all over the flat Himalayan deserted land. Heady, no less. In Sikkim, you can raft on the Teesta river. However the Teesta is definitely not for beginners and strictly for those who are looking for a little adventure in rafting.

Other rivers you can raft on, are the Sutlej, Chenab and Tons. Kayaking is becoming increasingly popular in India and you can try it on the Beas.

Contact local tourism authorities or the following for details: