River Rafting in Kashmir

On the North of Kashmir valley is Great Himalyan Range and on the south is Pir Panjal range and both the Himalayan Mountain ranges are source of many rivers and offer world class opportunity for White water river rafting. Chandanwari to Nunwan starch of river Lidder offer many exciting rapids for River Rafting. Other river popular for river rafting are Chenab, Jhelum, Suru river, Drass river, Indus and Zanskar river in Ladakh.

Kashmir is quite famous for a number of picturesque lakes and rivers. These water bodies of Kashmir not only serve as delight to the eyes, but are also a hub of a number of activity-oriented leisure sports. The less adventurous people go for the quiet Shikara boat rides on the Dal Lake and Nagin Lake of Srinagar. The Shikara rides offer peace and serenity as well as the option of sightseeing some of the beautiful places on the embankments. Other options include riding motorboats or going for water skiing.

However, what takes the cake is white water rafting in Kashmir Rivers. River rafting tourism was introduced quite recently in the Kashmir valley. The best season for River rafting in Kashmir is from August to September.