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River Rafting – Ganges, Zanskar & Brahmaputra

If you've ever stood on the keen edge of an abyss, breathed the rarefied air of a mountain peak, stared into the maw of an approaching rapid, or encountered species in the wilds, you know that tingling feeling that rafting brings with it.

So, whether you are contemplating your first float trip, or wanting to raft down the Grand canyon of India, the River Zanskar, you will find a unique blend of excitement and tranquillity with the fulfilment of intermingling with unique cultures as well. The best time for the Zanskar River expedition is in July and August. This trip is combined with a fascinating jeep safari from Leh to Padum which is the put in point and then, one exits at Nimu near Leh.

The holy Ganges and Yamuna rivers have challenging white water sections also allowing a glimpse of temples. The mighty Zanskar River traverses through its gorge to the confluence of the Indus. The mountain rivers allow for runs from a day trip to longer duration ones which can be combined with a trek or an expedition to tackle remote and difficult rivers.

The Brahmaputra is called the Tsang Po in Tibet before it enters the North East of India in Arunachal Pradesh where it becomes the Siang. This is one of the wildest rivers to raft down in a land of ancient tribes and dense rain forest gorges. Ibex arranges this 7 day rafting expedition from the Northern reaches of Brahmaputra near Tuting all the way down to Pasighat, camping on pristine beaches. The best time for this is in the winter months of November and December.

Ibex ensures your trip has international quality rafts, river guides, rafting equipment such jackets, helmets along with all over aspects such as transport, food and camp facilities.

Mandip Singh Soin has rafted down the Rogue River in Oregon, USA as well as River Zanskar, India’s Grand Canyon. He has also rafted several other rivers including the Padas in Borneo and the Siang in Arunachal.

Mandip has rafted down the Grand Canyon in the USA and India’s Grand canyon, on the River Zanskar.

He also pioneered the same river as a winter Ice Trek expedition in 1994 as an Indo-British expedition.

Since then, Ibex runs both multi-day rafting expeditions as well as the frozen river expedition on the Tchadar or White sheet as it is called.

River Indus
For beginners or families who want to have a flavour of rafting, a float trip on the River Indus is spectacular as you meander past the imposing Spituk Gompa.

River Siang
Apart from a full descent of an expedition style experience, one can also undertake one and two day descents on the lower reaches of River Siang in Arunachal Pradesh combined with remote tribal village visits.