White River Rafting

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India /Jammu & Kashmir /Ganderbal /Sonmarg

Sight Address : White River Rafting of Sindh offers the river rafting activity. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

White River Rafting,Sonamarg provides white river rafting for adventure lovers. The river of Sindh has various stretches of wild water where one can enjoy the thrilling sport of rafting. One can even go for a long rafting expedition starting from Baltal and ending at Shutkari Bridge at Sonamarg. With variety of stretches available, one is sure to have a pleasure rafting trip, whether it be a novice, adventure seeker or experienced rafter.

White River Rafting in Sonamarg

HistoryEdit

Sonamarg provides white river rafting for adventure lovers. The river of Sindh has various stretches of wild water where one can enjoy the thrilling sport of rafting. One can even go for a long rafting expedition starting from Baltal and ending at Shutkari Bridge at Sonamarg. With variety of stretches available, one is sure to have a pleasure rafting trip, whether it be a novice, adventure seeker or experienced rafter.River rafting in Ladakh is quite unlike anywhere else in the world. It provides the best opportunity to enjoy and experience the natural beauty of the spectacular landscape with deep gorges, towering snow-capped peaks, hilltop monasteries, hillside villages, and glimpses of the unique wildlife. Ladakh offers a range of rafting options on the Indus and its major tributaries.This adventurous sport is played on the white waters of Lidder (Pahalgam, Kashmir), Sindh (Sonamarg, Kashmir) & Zanaskar (Kargil) which resembles the Colorado (USA). Plunging down the icy waters in a raft must certainly rank as th most adventurous way of seeing Kashmir. The Lidder river in Pahalgam has stretches where its gentle gradieents are well suited for beginners. Sonamarg is another favourite place for rafting in Kashmir as the river Sindh roars through the area and makes sport challenging for the players. The grade scale at Sonamarg touches upto 4.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

April-November

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-4 hrs.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.1000

Kids Rs. : No fee

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.1000

Kids Rs. : No fee

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: Proper wearing for river rafting is swimsuit, nylon shorts, tennis shoes or sandals and a hat. Avoid cotton wearing.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This is place is well connected by road and it is easily accessible by taxi.

BUS : Sonamarg is well connected with nearby places such as Srinagar and Jammu via buses. Tourists can avail J&K State Road Transport Corporation (J&KSRTC) bus services to reach Sonamarg from Jammu and Srinagar. Special luxury buses are also available for the destination.

Train : The nearest railhead to Sonamarg is Nowgam Railway Station, also known as Srinagar Railway Station. It located at a distance of 70 km from Sonamarg but it is not well connected with the rest of the Indian rail network. Jammu Tawi Railway Station is the nearest major rail link to Sonamarg(301 kms), which is well connected with all the important Indian cities. Tourists can hire taxis or cabs from outside the railway station in order to reach Sonamarg.

Air : Sheikh ul Alam Airport, commonly known as Srinagar Airport is the nearest airport to Sonamarg, which is located at a distance of around 70 km from Sonamarg. The airport is well connected with important Indian destinations such as Shimla, Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Delhi. Tourists can hire taxis and cabs from outside the airport to reach Sonamarg.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry towel and pair of cloths, camera food & plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

The cold can catch you as you are in light cloths and riding fast. Warm your self with littile exercise or a hot tea/coffee after completion of this activity.