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The white water rafting down the Indus
and Zanskar Rivers has different experience amidst Himalayan
Mountains graded into four different grades as: -
Hemis to Choglamsar
Bridge:sThis
is a 3 hours rafting with calm moving water without obstacles.
It starts down from the famous Hemis monastery. You will float
through villages of Indus valley i.e. Stakna, Shey, Thiksey,
Choushot and then Choglamsar at finishing point.
Rafting on Indus
Phey to Nimoo:
Second or third grade rafting starts from Phey around 12 Kms.
from Leh towards Srinagar. Around 4 Kms. of fast and thrilling
rafting has beautiful land scenery. The rafting finishes at
Nimoo the confluence of Zanskar and Indus rivers.
Nimmo to Alchi:
This fourth grade rafting takes half day and only experienced
people are advised to undertake it. As it has powerful waves
and requires very precise maneuvering.
Whom to contact: Rafting is organized by a very few Tour Operators
but everyone sell rafting package tours. For more information
write to us or Tour operators.
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