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Himachal Pradesh, the state with a lot to explore, lakes, rivers, forests, valleys and towering mountains, all abound here. The state has thoroughly been blessed by nature. And it has all the means to satisfy a tourist's wandering soul. Be it adventure sports, bird watching or just admiring nature's bounty. You'll find it all here in Himachal Pradesh.
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While rafting the following items apparel are suggested to be carried along
- pants, socks
- bathing suit/trunks
- outdoor/sports shoes
- cap/hat
- sunglasses
- rubber slippers
- camera
- warm clothing
- prescription medicines
For raft shorts, a tee shirt and floaters are the best. No jeans please.
As other places in the world where river rafting is offered, the state's rapids have been categorised as follows:-
- Category 1 - Easy moving water, small waves, no obstacles
- Category 2 - Moderate difficulty, with clear passage.
- Category 3 - Difficult, high irregular waves, narrow clear passage, requires precise manoeuvring
- Category 4 - Very difficult, long rapid, powerful irregular waves and hydraulics require precise manoeuvring
- Category 5 - Extremely difficult long violent, and highly congested rapid for team of experts only
- Category 6 - Unrunnable.
River rafting is available on the river Satluj at Tattapani near Shimla, on the river Beas near Kullu, the river Ravi near Chamba and the river Chandra near Lahaul. Non swimmers and novices cal also experience this on some of the gentler rapids. The sport takes a break during the winter months and in portions of monsoons.
