Assam : River Rafting

The mighty river Brahmaputra and its turbulent tributaries like Manas, Jia Bhoroli and Kapili offer immense scope for River Rafting. The current of these rivers is very high with the thrill of adventure. The famous Indo-Japanese Expedition was held in Brahamaputra in the year 1991. The whole state is a riverine area.

Himachal Pradesh : Water & River Sports

The Maharana Pratap Sagar reservoir in Kangra with its 42 km length and 2 km breadth, offers a variety of activities in close collabration with the Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports. Year long activities include swimming, water-skiing, surfing, kayaking, rowing, canoeing and sailing. Three levels of courses are conducted - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Similar activities are also available on the waters of Gobind Sagar near Bilaspur, the Chamera lake near Dalhousie (Chamba) and the Pandoh lake on the Mandi-Kullu National Highway.

River-rafting or white-water rafting as it is also called is swiftly making Himachal a focus for the sport. For a torrent of adrenalin to gush through every vein and surge over every muscle you can race over the State's river rapids in an inflatable rubber dinghy. Sport is now being held on the Sutlej near Shimla on the Beas near Kullu, the Ravi near Chamba and Chandra in Lahaul. Possibilities are also being explored on the river Spiti. This sport takes a break during winter and during the monsons.

Uttranchal : Water-Sports & Drafting

Garhwal offers some very exciting opportunities for the water sport lover. The Ganga with its frothing and foaming waters throw up a challenge that no rafter on this earth can look away from. Then there are the other sports at Assan Barrage, which is essentially a man-made water body that has become a haven for avid wind-surfers, water-skiiers and kayak enthusiasts.

Orissa : Boat Rides

The lapping waters of lake Chilika offer excellent boating opportunities not just to cruise around the lake, but to investigate the islands, each of which has its individual charms. You can persuade the local boatmen to take you out in their unique wooden boats. The Satkosia gorge is one of the most enchanting places in the world and a boat ride is the perfect way of enjoying this enchantment. The sea and surf at Gopalpur-on-Sea are ideal for surfing and sailing in the Blue Bay back-waters.