Whitewater Kayaking in Ladakh, India
About the Activity
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Come experience the thrill of whitewater kayaking in Ladakh, India - a region known for its breathtaking natural beauty and challenging rapids.
Ladakh offers some of the most exciting whitewater kayaking opportunities in the world, with rapids ranging from class II to V. Imagine paddling through crystal clear water, surrounded by towering mountains and rugged terrain. It's an experience unlike any other, and one you'll never forget.
Our experienced guides will take you on a journey through Ladakh's stunning landscape, providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the rapids safely. Whether you're a seasoned kayaker or a beginner, we have trips and courses designed to fit your needs.
So why wait? Book your whitewater kayaking adventure in Ladakh today and get ready for an experience that will leave you breathless.
Tsarap-chhu and Zanskar, 7 days
Do you want to paddle one of the world’s highest, most remote and arguably beautiful rivers Tsarap Chhu and Zanskar ?
Descending over 1000m in 5 days, on crystal blue water in a desert, through tight box canyons and deep gorges, visiting monasteries and sleeping under the Milky Way every night, the Tsarap Chu is a truly unforgettable trip.
Start point: Tsarap Chu at Sarchu (4250m)
End Point: Indus river at Wet n Wild camp, Nimoo (3200m)
Distance: 280km Duration: 5 days
Grade: Between 3+ to 4+ depending on when you paddle.
Timing : Aug - September
More Rivers to Kayaking in Ladakh
Apart from Tsarap Chu and Zanskar river, you can also kayak other beautiful rivers like the Upper Indus, Lower Indus, Shyok which are all great high volume grade III - V rivers. We can do multi day expeditions or day trips - and you can cover all rivers in Ladakh within 15 - 20 days.
More about rivers of Ladakh
Whitewater Kayaking in Uttarakhand, India
Uttarakhand is home to beautiful class II - IV rivers like Ganga, Bhaghirathi, Alaknanda, Pindar, Tons and more. We provide fully guided expeditions from 3 days to 20 days and can cover one or multiple rivers.
Timing: October to May
More about rivers of Uttarakhand
Kayaking on Ganga
Great class II / III big volume river for beginner - intermediate paddling, and as a warm up for experienced paddlers before going on to more challenging rivers. Ganga is also a great starter for paddlers not used to big volume rivers. We can spend 2-3 days paddling on the ganga either as day trips or as an expedition with camping on the beautiful river beaches.
Kayaking on Alaknanda
Alaknanda is one of the two rivers which merge to form the Ganga. A class III / IV big volume river, it's great for intermediate - experienced paddlers who wish enjoy fun and adventurous expeditions on nice clean water. Recommended plan: 2-3 days as an expedition with camping on beaches.
Kayaking on Upper Bhagirathi
Bhagirathi is the other river which merges with Alaknanda to form the Ganga. Upper Bhaghirati (in and around Uttarkashi, India) is a class IV / V creek style river which can be paddled in 3-4 days as an expedition. Recommended for experienced paddlers looking to have good quality whitewater.
Kayaking on Lower Bhagirathi
Lower Bhagirathi is a 3-4 class III / IV hour day trip, a lot of fun to play around with the waves and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Feel free to contact us to organize trips in any of these rivers.
Whitewater Kayaking in North East India
There are numerous world class rivers ranging from class III to class IV in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. You can select to paddle in the very big volume mighty Brahmaputra as well as fantastic class V/VI creek rivers like the Kopli river in Meghalay
Timing:
Meghalaya: October - November
Arunachal Pradesh: November - April
More about rivers of North east India
Ganga
Great class II / III big volume river for beginner - intermediate paddling, and as a warm up for experienced paddlers before going on to more challenging rivers. Ganga is also a great starter for paddlers not used to big volume rivers. We can spend 2-3 days paddling on the ganga either as day trips or as an expedition with camping on the beautiful river beaches.
Alaknanda
Alaknanda is one of the two rivers which merge to form the Ganga. A class III / IV big volume river, it's great for intermediate - experienced paddlers who wish enjoy fun and adventurous expeditions on nice clean water. Recommended plan: 2-3 days as an expedition with camping on beaches.
Upper Bhagirathi
Bhagirathi is the other river which merges with Alaknanda to form the Ganga. Upper Bhaghirati (in and around Uttarkashi, India) is a class IV / V creek style river which can be paddled in 3-4 days as an expedition. Recommended for experienced paddlers looking to have good quality whitewater.
Lower Bhagirathi
Lower Bhagirathi is a 3-4 class III / IV hour day trip, a lot of fun to play around with the waves and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Feel free to contact us to organize trips in any of these rivers.