River Rafting in Shimla

Description

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.

About 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.

Popular Locations for River Rafting near Shimla
 

  • Tattapani: Tattapani is the most popular river rafting destination in Himachal Pradesh located approximately 50 km away to Shimla. It is also called by the name, hot water, because the area features hot springs of natural origin and breathtaking vistas of rivers. The Sutlej River here has varying courses of rafting adventure - 3kmshorter course in the initiation and 1520km course in the expert rafters. The road runs across landscapes of rocks, villages and pine tree forests, thus, it is a scenic but adventurous road.
     
  • Chabba to Tattapani Stretch: This is a 12 km stretch and the best one suited to first time rafters. The route provided is medium level with rapids that provide both adventure and all round safety and fun to all of them.

 

  • Pandowa to Tattapani Stretch: It is a 22 km long course suited to the people who would want to have a longer and more exciting rafting. The nonstop raps and twists of the route ensure that it is popular among adventure enthusiasts.

Best Time for River Rafting

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.

Cost of River 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!

Duration of Rafting

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!

Safety and Guidelines

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:

 

  • Put on your life jacket and helmet always.
  • Take the advice of your guide.
  • It is not advisable to raft immediately after a heavy meal or on an empty stomach.
  • Bring a towel, extra change of clothes, sunscreen and waterproof shoes.
  • The minimum age of rafting is 12 years.

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