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.
