White Water is basically Rafting in turbulent waters. White Water is when a river forms a bubbly or aerated and unstable current. This frothy water appears white hence the name. Based on the Scale of River Difficulty, river water is graded from Grade 1 to Grade 6 with increasing order of difficulty. Grade 3 and above are classified as white waters.
Classification of Rafting on the scale of difficulty:
- Grade 1 : Easy, small waves. No obstacles.
- Grade 2 : Moderate difficulty with clear passages.
- Grade 3 : Difficult, high irregular waves, narrow passages require precise maneuvering.
- Grade 4 : Difficult, powerful waves. Very precise maneuvering required.
- Grade 5 : Extremely difficult, violent, highly congested.
Rishikesh is known as the Rafting Capital of InDia.
Only few rivers in the world have the mystique of the Ganges, considered as mother for Indians. Rafting on its water of is certainly an unusual experience. Your first encounter can be the beginning of the addiction.
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OHM