Adventure
of Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal Water Sports
Uttaranchal is a paradise
for adventure sports. Activities like river rafting, canoeing, kayaking etc are
fast becoming increasingly popular. One can opt for Canoeing, Kayaking or Rafting,
depending on the nature of the water.
The Major
Sites for Water SportsGarhwal HimalayasThe icy heights
of the Himalayas are the source of some of India's mighty rivers. Fed by innumerous
streams they race along Tortuous boulder strewn beds, cutting deep gorges and
breaking into silvery white rapids. With the intricate network of Mountain Rivers
flowing through a myriad of different colours of rocky gorges, forests, flowers
and high mountain villages, the Garhwal and Kumaon hills provide ideal locales
for the perfect water adventure.
In Garhwal Himalayas, the sacred river
Ganga offers the professional as well as the beginners the thrill of whitewater
river rafting. The rivers Alakananda & Bhagirathi are the main tributaries
of the Ganga and meet Devprayag, frothing from their racy descent. Their waters
are grade IV to V, challenging the expert to survive the thrill.
Asan
Barrage Water Sports Resort GMVN has developed a water sports resorts
at Asan Barrage. The resort is only 43 km from Dehradun-Chandigarh Shimla highway,
with water sports facilities like water skiing, sailing, boating, rowing, kayaking,
canoeing, etc. There are also two hovercrafts and two power boats. For wildlife
lovers there is an added charm during winters, for migratory birds can be sighted
in the close by areas.
Nainital Lake ParadiseIn the beautiful
"Lake district' of Nainital, facilities of boating through yatchs, paddle
boats and traditional rowing boats are available. The Nainital Boat house Club
exclusively holds the management of yatching in Nainital. In Nainital district,
Sat Tal, Bhim Tal, and Naukuchiyatal also have water sport & boating facilities.
Nanaksagar
Matta Nanaksagar in Udhamsingh Nagar of Uttaranchal Hills is a place ideal
for water sports. The total area of the reservoir is approximately 18 sq m. The
various activities for water spots which can be organised in this reservoir are
Water skiing, Yatching, Boating, Canoing, Kyaking, Wet parasailing etc. The place
being nearer to the Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh etc. attracts large number of
water sports loving tourists.
