{"id":573,"date":"2011-10-04T07:02:24","date_gmt":"2011-10-04T07:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-256057-797351.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=573"},"modified":"2011-10-04T07:03:30","modified_gmt":"2011-10-04T07:03:30","slug":"river-rafting-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyjag.com\/sports\/river-rafting-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"River rafting in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_574\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-574\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-256057-797351.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/fraser-river-rafting_9509.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-574 lazyload\" title=\"White Water rafting \" data-src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-256057-797351.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/fraser-river-rafting_9509-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"White Water rafting in india\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyjag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/fraser-river-rafting_9509-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailyjag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/fraser-river-rafting_9509-220x146.jpg 220w, https:\/\/dailyjag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/fraser-river-rafting_9509.jpg 468w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-574\" title=\"White Water rafting \" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-256057-797351.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/fraser-river-rafting_9509-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"White Water rafting in india\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyjag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/fraser-river-rafting_9509-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailyjag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/fraser-river-rafting_9509-220x146.jpg 220w, https:\/\/dailyjag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/fraser-river-rafting_9509.jpg 468w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">White Water rafting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Today I am here to tell you about the most common water sport in india: river rafting. As most of you know rafting is an extreme sport in which you ride a inflatable raft across a river. Rafting is done in rivers because of the flow, which in not too slow and too fast.<\/p>\n<p>What most of you don\u2019t know is that a raft is made of PVC which is really tough. So tough that a raft can\u2019t be punctured, virtually of course. There is still some risks. But then that\u2019s the beauty of this sport. The thrill and the rush keeps you going and leaves you craving for more.<\/p>\n<p>The most important part of rafting is of course the rapids. For those of you who don\u2019t know, a rapid is a really fast flowing part of the river, which has many turbulences and in some rare cases, whirlpools. Now rapids are graded according to difficulty in navigating through them. There are 6 grades of rapids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 1:<\/strong>\u00a0 This grade requires very low skills to navigate. Hence most recommended for amateurs. It has very small rough area which requires very less maneuvering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 2:<\/strong>\u00a0A little bit more rough area and some rocks consists of grade 2 rapids. Some basic paddling techniques must be known to the people onboard. These rapids require some maneuvering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 3:<\/strong> From this grade of rapids, river rafting is called white water rafting. Not recommended for amateurs. Small waves, small drops, rocks and large rough areas consist of grade 3 rapids. Significant maneuvering is required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 4:<\/strong>\u00a0 This grade marks the start of professional rafting. Medium size waves, considerable drops, large rocks and large rough area. Sharp maneuvering and fast reflexes is a must for people onboard. Everyone onboard must have experience of white water rafting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Large waves, Large volume, possibility of large rocks and hazards, possibility of a large drop. This grade requires precise maneuvering and advanced white water experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 6:<\/strong> Grade 6 rapids are considered to be effectively unnavigable on a reliably safe basis. Rafters can expect to encounter substantial whitewater, huge waves, huge rocks and hazards, and\/or substantial drops that will impart severe impacts beyond the structural capacities and impact ratings of almost all rafting equipment. Traversing a Class 6 rapid has a dramatically increased likelihood of ending in serious injury or death. This grade is not recommended for anyone. As a matter of fact, those who have rode this grade and came back alive are considered lucky not skilled.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rafting in india is very common in rishikesh. The river ganges offers a variety of rapids and great view (of course).<\/p>\n<p>Some common do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of river rafting are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NEVER PANIC.<\/li>\n<li>Never raft alone.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully listen to and obey the instructor.<\/li>\n<li>Raft according to your performance level. Never lie to the instructor about your experience.<\/li>\n<li>You may want to carrya camera. If you do, ensure that its waterproof.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t put anything sharp or metallic in your pockets. If its possible, then keeps your pockets empty.<\/li>\n<li>Apply sun block beforehand.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t wear jewellery for obvious reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Always keep in mind that this is a sport. So you should not pollute the playground. There have been some environmental issues with rafting. People threw away empty packets etc in the rivers causing pollution. Remember, never mess with nature because she is the ultimate punisher. You take care of her, she will take care of you.<\/p>\n<p>Keep watching this space for more adventure sports in India. \u00a0Do tell us what you think of the sport in India ?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today I am here to tell you about the most common water sport in india: river rafting. As most of you know rafting is an extreme sport in which you ride a inflatable raft across a river. 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