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| White water rafting is a popular type of outdoor | | | | white water rafting. Bhoothathankettu is a perfect |
| sport which attracts every outdoor sport lovers. | | | | destination in Kerala for the white water rafting. |
| Also called simply rafting, white water rafting is an | | | | Kerala being the land of rivers, lagoons and lakes |
| exciting aquatic adventure that can be enjoyed | | | | in the interiors and the sea on the west, makes it |
| by individuals of all skill levels with proper guidance | | | | an ideal destination for those inclined to white |
| and instruction. | | | | water rafting for relaxation and adventure. |
| White water rafting uses specialized rubber rafts | | | | Be swept along a rushing river in a rubber raft, |
| that are very sturdy and flexible. These rafts can | | | | tumble over rapids, plunge over waterfalls and |
| accommodate a wide range of people, depending | | | | feel the icy spray splash on your face, as your |
| on need and build, although eight to ten individuals | | | | raft races along a mountain river in Kerala. |
| is a standard number. All the rafters have paddles, | | | | Experience the thrill of white water rafting in |
| which are used to guide and propel the raft | | | | Kerala. |
| through the water. With a trained guide, it is | | | | River rafting in Kerala is an exhilarating experience |
| possible to have a raft with only one or two | | | | that you can enjoy on your Indian Holiday. One of |
| experienced people and a crew of novices, | | | | the best regions for river rafting in India is the |
| depending on the difficulty of the waters being | | | | Kerala White water rafting on Kerala Rivers is a |
| rafted. | | | | popular adventure tourism activity in summer in |
| The excitement in white water rafting comes | | | | South India, Kerala. |
| from the white water, a term referring to the | | | | You will be given training by experienced river |
| level of turbulence in the river, or rapids. White | | | | rafting instructors and guides. You will travel in |
| water can be caused by changes in elevation to | | | | groups in rafts, with an instructor at all times. Life |
| the riverbed, rocks or other obstacles in the | | | | jackets and other essential safety equipment are |
| water, and flow from snow melt and rain. White | | | | provided. You can stay overnight in luxury tents, |
| water rapids have a range of classes, from one, | | | | pitched on beaches alongside the river, as we halt |
| which indicates small, slow moving rapids that are | | | | each night. You can also enjoy campfires and |
| safe for all levels of experience, to six, which | | | | bonfire nights on river rafting tours in South India, |
| indicates a dangerous and perhaps | | | | Kerala. As you swoop and tumble over the rapids |
| When done with safety in mind white water | | | | with exotic names such as 'Roller Coaster;' |
| rafting is a great adventure sport is great fun and | | | | 'Crossfire' and 'The Wall' you will feel the |
| fantastic way to get in touch with the outdoors. | | | | excitement and heart-racing thrill of white water |
| White Water Rafting in Kerala | | | | rafting. |