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 Sports
Garhwal Himalayas
The 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 Paradise
In 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.
