Freshwater Activities
As India has an enviable number of rivers, lakes and backwaters, there’s
something to suit everyone’s idea of a water-side holiday whether it’s angling,
kayaking or whitewater rafting. The Bheemeshwari fishing camp near Bangalore in
Karnataka draws anglers from all over the world because it is home to the
elusive mahseer.
Whitewater rafting is very popular on India’s torrential rivers such as the
Ganga near Rishikesh in Uttaranchal and the Kali in Dandeli, Karnataka. Those
who prefer the gentle joys of canoeing choose the lower reaches of rivers such
as Alaknanda and Bhagirathi in Uttar Pradesh.
Top hot spots
Angling
Galibore &
Bheemeshwari near Bangalore in Karnataka | Tirthan & Sainj in Kullu,
Himachal Pradesh
Best season March–October in the north,
October–April in the south
Canoeing
On River Ganga in
Rishikesh & Shivpuri in Uttaranchal | On River Kali in Dandeli, Karnataka
Best season October–March on River Ganga, November–April on
River Kali
Whitewater rafting
On River Ganga
in Rishikesh & Shivpuri in Uttaranchal | On River Kali in Dandeli, Karnataka
Best season October–March on River Ganga, November–April
on River Kali
