River rafting is certainly one of the best adventure sports in the world and Shimla offers some of the most sought after rafting tours. River rafting in Shimla takes place in the rapids of the white waters of Satluj River.
Route for River Rafting in Shimla
*Start Point: Lori*
*End Point: Chaba*
The route from Shimla to Tattapani is extremely scenic. Get the thrills of river rafting up to 12 km in the chilled Satluj river's water. All the safety equipment will be provided and expert rafting instructors will assist you throughout the experience. Tatta means boiling and Pani means water. This place is famous for its hot spring ponds and tour to Tattapani can't be complete without taking a dip in one of these sulfur springs. The combination of rafting and hot spring bath is a delight to your mind and body. The rafting experience will give you some chills and thrills, and the hot springs bath will make you feel relaxed and refreshed. You don’t need to know swimming to join in the fun.
To experience the adrenaline rush and the excitement of river rafting in Shimla, one needs to reach Chaba which is a small, exotic and outlandish village at a distance of about 45 km from Shimla. Chaba is also famous for a venerable hydropower project which is more than 100 years old and is situated on the banks of Nauti River, a tributary of Satluj River.
The 15 km river rafting stretch starts from Chaba and ends at Tattapani village which is famous for its hot sulphur springs. Though the glory of Tattapani as a tourist destination has been lost because of the submergence of sulphur springs in the Kol Dam hydropower project, it is still famous for river rafting.
Tattapani Rafting Season
Tattapani rafting season extends from October to July and witnesses huge influx of tourists from all over the globe. The monsoon season makes rafting dangerous, and, thus, has been banned by the government.
Tattapani Rafting Charges
Tattapani rafting charges are Rs. 1,500/- per person for a stretch of about 15 km accommodating a maximum of 6-7 people in a raft. A single person can book the entire raft alone for about Rs. 6,000/-. A shorter rafting route of 5 km is also available at a cost of Rs. 800/- per person. It is important to note that these are approximate Tattapani rafting charges.
The following table summarizes the important details about river rafting in Tattapani:
Distance |
Charges (Group of 6-7 people) |
Charges (Individual) |
---|---|---|
15 km |
Rs. 1,500/- per person |
Rs. 6,000/- |
5 km |
Rs. 800/- per person |
Rs. 2,500/- |
River rafting in Tattapani is fun-filled activity that one must go for during vacation at Shimla. The enthralling experience of dancing to the tune of the white waters of Satluj River will be memory worth remembering.
Hot Pool Bath in Tattapani it will Cost You 400/-Rs Per Person
*Duration: 10 to 15 Minutes*
Types of Boat: You can either choose for Paddle Boating or Motor Boating
Jet Ski Boat in Tattapani it will Cost You 750/-Rs Per Person
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