White Water Rafting
This article covers information regarding two topics-
1. White water rafting or simply rafting
2. White Water rafting in Kerala- destinations, facilities.
White Water Rafting
INTRODUCTION
White water rafting or simply rafting is an outdoor aquatic sport event. This is both adventurous and exciting sport in the water bodies. Started as a mean of transportation in the past, the thrill and excitement with modern equipments made it into a stunning sport event all around the world. Any one with proper guidance,instruction and some simple training can do this sport in the same thrilling sense as an expert. The strong and flexible rubber rafts are used for white water rafting. The raft can accommodate upto ten members. But some of the rafts can accommodate even more. Padles will be provide to the rafters to direct the raft through the water. With it's adventures and enjoyments, white water rafting is becoming one of the hottest sport event by gaining popularities in all parts of the world. The existing rafting spots are outfitted with most modern facilities and more and more spots are explored yearly.
WHY 'WHITE' WATER RAFTING?
The term white water is used to denote the turbulance of the water. The white waters and mists when the river water hits obstacles like rocks, riverbeds etc is the most exciting and challenging feature of this sport event. The dangers and enjoyments of white water rafting is measured on a scale ranging from one to six. For a new beginner, the best choice is the class one offering you the most simple and less dangerous obstacles. Class six is the most dangerous white water rafting spot, exclusively meant for those who are well experience with the sport.White Water Rafting In Kerala.
INTRODUCTION TO KERALA WHITE WATER RAFTING
The 'God's own country' with it's rivers, lagoons and lakes provides a great spot for white water rafting. Kerala white water rafting is becoming one of the prime choice for the adventurous tourists and people. The mountain rivers of Kerala is enough to quench the adventurous rafters especially in the monsoon season. The monsoon with it's rain and cool wind makes rafting a thrilling one. Those who are first to white water rafting, plan your trips during the summer months.
The tourists will get almost the same facilities in Kerala too. There are experienced river rafting guides to train you. Two or more trained rafters will follow you in the raft during the rafting. Life jackets, rafts, padles, helmets etc will be provided by the tour operators.
WHITE WATER DESTINATION IN KERALA
The Bhoothatahnkettu is the most important white water rafting destination in Kerala. The 14 km Periyar river running through the small, but thick forest, hitting hardly on the rocks, and spraying waters at you will make the journey to it's peak. This white water rifting is entirely different from other rafting in India. It has got it's own beauty and richness with the lush greenery lined along the sides of the river.
Another white water rafting spot is the Kariamkode. The river flowing in this area is this is comparatively a small river, Tejaswini. The river has 20 km rafting distance. This rafting spot is of Class-4 with it's shallows and rocks amidst the water. The state is also having other small rafting sites in other hilly areas of Kerala.Things To Note About White Water Rafting
Best Season : The best season to undertake rafting is the monsoon season. In Kerala, the monsoon seasons is from June to August. The heavy rains will make your trip to the maximum thrilling level.
Who Can Raft : Those who are having some diseases like heart problem, asthma, hypothermia etc are advised to avoid rafting.
Skills needed : There is no prior skill needed for rafting. You will get trained from the rafting destination.
Things To Carry : You will get almost everything for rafting in the destination itself. It's good to have tight fitting clothes like T-shirts, shoes etc with you.
Permissions : Some of the rafting sites need prior permission for rafting. You will get the permission from the Tourism authorities. But there is no such permissions needed for Kerala white water rafting. Drunken people are not permitted for rafting.
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