Top 10 spots for river rafting in India

New Delhi: Fond of adventure sports and river rafting? You need not go to foreign countries for such adventure sports. India has ample opportunities for river rafting for those who love adventure sports. Just go the ‘Desi way' and explore these 10 hotspots for rafting in India: 1. Rishikesh Rafting at Lakshman Jhoola in the fast waters of river Ganga, is a good experience. One can raft up to 8 kms, 16 kms and 25 kms, depends on one's own will. It's a great rafting adventure with whirlpools and rapids in the water.There are various grades for river rafting which decide the scale of adventure from mild to wild experience of the sport. There are even curious names for these rapids like Sweet Sixteen (Grade-1), Marine Drive (Grade-2), Three Blind Mice (Grade-3), Cross Fire (Grade-3), Roller Coaster (Grade-4) and Golf Course (Grade-4). 2. Ladakh Amidst the rocky mountains of the cold desert Ladakh, rafting in the Indus River is a fun filled experience. Rafting is held between Padum and Zimo regions in the Zanskar river gorge at the height of 12000 feet of the sea level.The rafting route ends as the river merges with the Indus. It is rated as grade IV. The best time to go is in summer. 3. Tons One of the most challenging river rafting experiences, Tons is a river flowing in Garhwal, the part of Uttarakhand that borders Himachal Pradesh. The Tons valley is known for people who are the descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas from the epic Mahabharata. It also has some uncommon traditions such as that of polygamy. The river has plenty of rapids and river rafting in this river is not for amateurs but serious expeditionary. Tons is a tributary of Yamuna river. 4. Barapole in Coorg Coorg lies in the Western Ghats along the Deccan Plateau, in Karnataka. Coorg is in Coorg Rafting base is in the Ponya Coffee Estate, which is right on the banks of the river Barapole.The rafting experience is thrilling and one of its kinds. The rapid grades from class 2 to class 4. Once the class 4 rapid is achieved, it gets extremely turbulent. One can see water snakes and fishes at this level. 5. Teesta river, Darjeeling Teesta River in Darjeeling and Kalimpong Hill Region has been rated with class 4 intensity. It is apt for experienced rafters. In Teesta rafting is confined to the winter months, between October and April.6. River Kali, Dandeli Dandeli is a town in Karnataka. The river Kali in Dandeli is popluar for its cascading river rafting experience. The camp offers both long and short runs along the river.7. Kundalika, Maharashtra River rafting in Kundalika would raise your adrenaline levels due to the strong water flow. This is generated by the water released from the dam in the morning. It is a best weekend getaway for people of Mumbai and Pune. 8. Alaknanda River, Uttarakhand The high and lows of the waters of Alaknanda would give an enchanted experience of river rafting. This river is the second largest tributary of Ganga river. The stretch between the Chamoli and Rudraprayag, is a classic river run.9. Bhagirathi River, Uttarakhand Bhagirathi offers 150 kms of pure white water rafting thrill. It runs from grade level 3 to 4. Bhagirathi's confluence with the Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga is a beautiful sight while rafting. 10. Manali Nature lovers seeking recreation and adventure should go for rafting in the River Beas, Manali. Expert rafting professionals will make your experience safe. Summer months are suitable for rafting as ice on the mountains melt thus providing high speed in river waters.