The bracing mountain breeze wafting over the emerald green meadows and the towering snowcapped peaks reflecting on the crystal clear lakes are the ideal elements of natural amalgamation that make Kashmir one of the captivating hideouts in the Indian Himalaya. Is that all? One cannot backpack for a leisure getaway in Kashmir, where the region offers oodles of nail-biting activities from strenuous treks and peak climbing to skiing and river rafting. It impetuously arrests the mind of adventurers who seek for such mountain activities in Kashmir. River rafting in Kashmir is one such activity that fills the itinerary with some slashing moments.
River rafting in Kashmir is popular in the River Lider that stretches from Langabal to Ganeshpora covering approximately 12 kilometres and having rapids ranging from Grade I to Grade IV. The stretch is further divided into three lengths. The Lider Joy Ride, which is approximately 2.5 kilometres, from Varganpal to Yaneer Bridge and having rapids ranging up to III, is ideal for beginners and amateurs. The Lider Long Ride, which is approximately 5 kilometres, from Varganpal to Ganeshpora and having rapids ranging up to III, is also ideal for beginners. Whereas the Lider Xtra Long Ride, which is approximately 12 kilometres, from Langabal to Ganeshpora and having rapids ranging up to IV, is perfect for experts.
River Sind in Sonmarg is another destination where one can go for white water river rafting in Kashmir. The untamed river Sind that gushes past spectacular mountains is having rapids ranging from II to IV and is also divided into three sections. The Sind Joy Ride is approximately 3.5 kilometres that have rapids ranging up to II. The Sindh Long Ride is approximately 7 kilometres and is having rapids ranging up to II. The Sind Joy Ride and Sind Long Ride are both ideals for intermediates and beginners, whereas the Sind Extra Long Ride, which is approximately 24 kilometres long, is having rapids ranging from II to IV and thus perfect for experts.
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