The Queen of Hills, Shimla is a destination renowned with its colonial aura, snow-white mountains, and pine forested valleys. However, besides scenic beauty, Shimla is also emerging as a destination of adventure lovers. The river rafting is one of the most memorable experiences that can be experienced here among the numerous exciting activities. You are just rafting through foaming waves with green hills and admire the cool mountain water and fresh adrenaline rush, such is the river rafting in Shimla!
In an event where you are planning your next vacation to Himachal Pradesh, Travel People India provides you with the ideal chance to have a safe, thrilling and professionally guided river rafting in Shimla.
Shimla River rafting is an amalgamation of adventure, nature and excitement. The sport consists of sailing down the river rapids of various levels in inflatable raft. There are numerous rafting routes in Shimla which are both accessible to novice and professional rafters. The most sought after river rafting adventure in the surrounding of Shimla occurs along the Sutlej River that is flowing in the scenic valleys and mountains, which creates the perfect environment to have a heart pumping adventure.
The rafting covers the Sutlej range with calm water up to rapid water, so that all the rafters receive the appropriate portion of excitement and fun.
River rafting in Shimla is in the months of April to June and September to November. The months are nice and the water levels are perfect to go rafting.
Avoidance during the monsoon season (July-August) is due to the large amount of the water in the river, and winter season (December-February) may be too cold to go rafting.
The prices of river rafting in Shimla differ according to the destination and package. In the case of Travel People India, the cost is more or less 1000-2500 per person which includes safety equipment, professional guide and equipment required. Other high-end packages would also cover photography, snacks, and transportation.
The price can be different but the excitement and memories you will take home is priceless!
The average river rafting take is 1 to 2 hours, according to the distance and the river water. Prior to the ride, a brief training and safety briefing is provided to the rafters and then a test run. When you are ready, then the great adventure starts!
Travel People India makes sure that besides giving you the rafting adventure it is also totally safe. All the rafts are guided by experienced personnel and licensed guides.
The following are some of the safety tips to be kept in mind: