River rafting in Ladakh is quite unlike anywhere else in the world. It provides the best opportunity to enjoy and experience the natural beauty of the spectacular landscape with deep gorges, towering snowcapped peaks, hilltop monasteries, hillside villages, and glimpses of the unique wildlife.

Rafting in the Indus offers mesmerizing view of Buddhist Monasteries and titanic hills. Rapids, in this river, vary between grade one to five. Popular route for beginners is Hemis-Stakna-Shey-Thiksey-Choglamsar. A rather more adventurous people can go for the route between Alchi and Khaltsey. Some other common routes are:

River rafting packages are given below :

Indus River Rafting

Rafting in Zanskar River

Rafting Route in Ladakh

Chilling to Nimoo (28km)
This trip is of moderate difficulty and is perfect for the young blood who are looking for adventure but not something too intense.
Duration : 3 to 3.5 hrs.
Class : Grade 3+

Tsogsti to Nimoo (5km)
Suitable rafting trip for families and kids. There are no major rapids and is more like a nice peaceful route with beautiful view of the mountains.
Duration : 1 hrs.
Class : Grade 1

Scorpoche to Nimoo (14km)
This trip is of moderate difficulty and is perfect for the young blood who are looking for adventure but not something too intense.
Duration : 2 hrs.
Class : Grade 3

Phey - Nimo route
This route consist mostly of Grade II or III easy rapids is that it passes through astoundingly beautiful mountains, many of them with tiny hamlets and imposing old monasteries nestling among the valleys. Starting from Phey Village, about 12 Kms from Leh and ends Indus-Zanskar confluence at Nimo, about 36 kms from Leh.

Duration : 3 to 3.5 hrs.
Class : Grade 3

Spituk � Nimoo( 35kms )
After a little drive from leh to spituk , we Start our rafting near a Bridge , both side of the river full of jungle greenery & beautiful village & cross from a valley Which is quite interesting place .
Duration 4 hrs
Class : Grade 3

Upshi - Kharu route
This route is somewhat long as compare to the Phey-Nimo, but not too difficult. The stretch between Upshi and Kharu consists of I and II rapids, although there are some grade III rapids too. The starting point is at Upshi, about 90 Kms South east of Leh, along the road which leads south to Manali. From Upshi, the river makes its way westwards to Kharu, along the road to Leh.

Kharu - Spituk
It starts from Kharo, about 45 Kms South-East of Leh and ends at Spituk, just short of Leh. This route is specially recommended for the beginners and amateurs.

Saspol - Khaltsey
If you are experienced rafters, you may try the more challenging route between Saspol and Khaltsey, which has kilometer long series of rapids at Nurla. The rafting will finish at Khaltsey 90 Kilometers from Leh.