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Indus River is also known as 'Lion River'. The Indus River flows in the
desert region of Ladakh through the Leh valley. This river is one of the most scenic white
water runs anywhere in the Himalayas. A day on the Indus River presents the visitor with a
different perspective of the scenic attractions of this Ladakh City. The river passes through Canyons in the Ladakh and Zanskar
ranges; the landscape is breath taking. From the river, ancient gompas and monasteries,
many containing frescoes and statues 700 or 800 years old can be seen.
The river offers most popular day trips from Phey to Nimmu and also from Upshi - Khaltsi. During your stay in Leh, you must experience the rafting on this river. Four to five day trips are organized for rafting. The icy cold and clear water of the Indus River offers variations for all grades of enthusiasts. It combines a wilderness white water trip on the run through the barren valley on either side. A two-day option at Indus can begin at Phey, with several easy rapids, passing through the gorges of Niemo valley and then continuing to Alchi where camp may be set. The rapids are generally of I and II grades and at some places it also has grade III rapids. Rafting trips are organized daily. The best time to raft this river is in July - September. |
