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WATER SPORTS

Location : Valleys of Himachal Pradesh
Main Water Sports : Angling, Rafting
Other Sports : Swimming, Kayaking, Rowing, Canoing Sailing
Attractions : Maharana Pratap Sagar Reservoir

Rafting in Rough Currents
Tourists Rafting in Rough Currents


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Angling Destinations : Maharana Pratap Sagar reservoir in Kangra.
River Chandrabhaga (Chenab), River Satluj, River Ravi Near Chamba.
Streams River Chandrabhaga (Chenab).
Best Time for Angling : January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December for Mahaseer.
31st March to 31st October – Trouts.
Must Enjoy : Fishing for the Rare Rainbow and Brown Trouts in River Sutluj and Chenab.
Rafting Destinations : Gobind Sagar near Bilaspur.
Chamera Lake near Dalhousie.
Manali-Kullu National Highway.
Ravi near Chamba and the Beas near Kullu.
Chandrabhaga (Chenab) in Lahaul.
Best Time for Rafting : April to September.
Rafting Attractions : Bhakra Nangal Dam – One of World's Highest Gravity Dams, Located 83 kilometers away from Anandpur Sahib in Bilaspur District.
Rafting Gears : Swimsuit, Nylon Shorts, Tennis Shoes or Sandals, and a Hat.
Not to be Missed : 38 kms from Mathura, 64 km W of Agra, 185 km NE of Jaipur, 196 km SE of Delhi.
Inside Tip : Various Three Level Courses are Conducted by the Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports in Manali.

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RAfting in the Turbulent Ganges in Rishikesh

Water Sports in Himachal Pradesh – Watery Delight

Take an adventure tour of Himachal Pradesh to enjoy the various water sports that have earned great accolades from tourists all over the world. Himachal Pradesh has rivers that have earned the respect of being religious entities but only few are aware of the great potential these rives have as far as adventure tourism in concerned. Take a trip to Himachal Pradesh to enjoy these water sports that are the lifeline of tourists attractions.

The varied options of water sports in Himachal Pradesh includes white mainly water water rafting and angling. Besides these there are options for swimming, water-skiing, surfing, kayaking, rowing, canoing and sailing as well. Enjoy these water sports while you are holidaying in Himachal Pradesh.

Angling – The Whim of Water Lovers

Angling has its own aura in Himachal Pradesh. Come to Himachal Pradesh which is considered to be an angler's paradise – gifting the anglers the most prized possession, trouts. Besides the trouts, there are also chances of fishing Mahaseers, which can be found in the Kangra valley and its side streams like the Sarvari, Parbati, Sainj, Hurla and Tirthan. Some of the other places that you cannot miss fishing for Mahaseer are river Giri, Gaura (30 km from Solan on the Rajgarh road) and the near Dadahu (5 km from Renuka Lake).

You should take up angling tours and go to Maharana Pratap Sagar reservoir in Kangra which its 42 km length and 2 km breadth. River Chandrabhaga (Chenab), river Satluj, the Ravi near Chamba and the Beas near Kullu, are the rivers that are the serving as the venue for angling and fishing. Here you can get a chance to enjoy both Brown and Rainbow Trouts, which can be found during a particular season, when they hibernate in Himachal Pradesh. The options of angling in Himachal Pradesh is endless.

Travellers Indulged in Angling for Trouts
Travellers Indulged in Angling for Trouts


Water Sports and Rafting – Sail Against the Tide

Take up river rafting and other water sports in Himachal Pradesh. The unending streams and water bodies seem to be inviting you to indulge in colloquy with nature. There is white water rafting that is the dream of any water sport freak. The best site for rafting are the rivers Chandrabhaga (Chenab) in Lahaul, the Satluj near Shimla, the Ravi near Chamba and the Beas near Kullu. Gobind Sagar near Bilaspur, the Chamera Lake near Dalhousie and at the Manali-Kullu National Highway are some of the other hot spots for white river rafting in Himachal Pradesh. If you have the capacity to tame the wilds of nature then water sports in Himachal Pradesh is the best option you can ever enjoy.

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Water Sports Equinox and Precautions

Want to visit Himachal? Looking for some 'sport fishing', 'recreational fishing' or just fun in the water? If you love trouts then the best time to visit it 31 March to 31 October. But if your interest factor lies in the Mahaseer, then the delightful months will be January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December.

If you are looking for assistance then collaborate with the Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports. Three leveled courses are conducted along with various activities like swimming, water-skiing, surfing, kayaking, rowing, canoeing and sailing.

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