Where do the experienced rafting guides go for a challenge? Where do they get their Death grip on paddles? With just a life jacket, helmet and a plastic ore they take on these raging rivers. The trill is extreme the rapids wild and danger unprecedented! The challenge is yours to take on if you dare: Image credit Present yet ambiguous jeopardy: The danger on the river while rafting can change dramatically with water levels. A grade V may turn into a VI bringing you face to face with the highest point of technicality and difficulty in river rafting. At this point to run the rapid successfully, you not only need expertise but also a load of good luck. Do check local news on the river, to know if any natural events might have created new hazards or flows in the rivers. 12) Zanzkar river rafting Location: Ladakh, India Grade of Rapids: III & IV+ rapids The most exciting section for river running on the Zanskar is along its spectacular course through the gorge in the Zanskar mountains, between Padum and Nimo. Added to the rafting are the breathtakingly beautiful scenic views of the region. 11) Katun River rafting Image credit Location: Russia Grade of rapids: Class III to IV The river runs 688 km from its source on the Mount Belukha (14,770 feet) glaciers and cuts through mountains, taiga, and meadows of high grass and flowers. 10) Tully River raftingImage credit: Desert Jade Location: Australia Grade of rapids: III to IV The Tully River is located 140 kilometres south of Cairns. It is regarded as the best rafting river across Australia and New Zealand. The river flows through World Heritage Rainforest, after plunging over the 260 m Tully Falls. 9) Noce River raftingImage credit: Giuliano Bernardi Location: Italy, Europe Grade of Rapids: IV-V The Noce River gallops though Italy’s remote and undeveloped Valley of the Sun ("Val di Sole "), nestled deep in the Dolomites. Its glacial source ensures good whitewater all summer long. The Upper Gauley River raftingImage credit Location: West Virginia, North America Grade of Rapids: Class III ‘ V There are over 100 rapids on the Gauley due to its steep gradient, the river drops nearly 670 feet in less than 30 miles! It is a classic class V whitewater run. 7) Quijos River raftingImage credit Location: Ecuador, South America Grade of rapids: IV- to IV+, V from September to March The Quijos river is formed by the flows of the Papallacta and Cosanga rivers which receive flows from the Antisana volcano and paramo valleys. The Quijos gorge is filled with sections of great cloudforest and birdlife all around. 6) Apurimac River raftingImage credit Location: Peru, South America Grade of rapids: continuous class IV and IV+ with a few class Vs Image credit Apurimac River, with excellent whitewater runs through the last high Andean ranges that break down to the jungle. Carving its way through different rock formations, it makes the path all the more difficult all the way to though the cloud forest to the Amazon plain. 5) Karnali river raftingImage credit Location: Nepal, Asia Grade of rapids: III to V from Sep – Dec This river transverses the heart of the wild west of Nepal, with a length of 400 kilometers it is Nepal’s longest river. A rollicking trip here will also give you a chance to view the countries spectacular, remote, jungle-clad canyons, mountains and abundant wildlife. 4) Arkansas River rafting Image Credit: Royal gorge raft Location: Colorado, North America Grade of Rapids: III-V The greatest high on this river will be through the Royal Gorge that plunges 65 feet per mile through one of Colorado’s most dramatic gorges. Steep rocky gradient makes for excellent white water rafting and the mountainous scenery contains some fascinating geology. 3) Rafting the White NileImage credit: equatorrafts Location: Kampala, Uganda, Africa Grade of rapids: Solid Class IV-V At more than 4,000 miles, the Nile is the longest river on earth and the terrain it traverses is a rough lot. The Nile is a big volume, pool drop river, ranging in volume from 1,000 to 3,000 cumec. Add to this a wild safari and your trip becomes perfect. A pool drop river is one where there is little exposed rock either in the rapids or the pools below the rapids. 2) Zambezi River raftingImage credit Location: Africa Grade of rapids: V The Zambezi River in Africa is classified as a high volume, pool-drop river. The river is extremely difficult, with long and violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops and pressure areas. Nearly half of the rapids negotiated are Grade 5. The river runs for a total length of 2,700km and is the fourth longest river in Africa, passing through six countries on its journey to the Indian Ocean. The stretches around Victoria Falls are spectacular and have some serious white water! The river in the gorges below the Victoria Falls is classified as a grade five river. 1) Rafting the Futaleufu riverImage credit Location: Patagonia Region of Chile, South America Grade of rapids: Class IV – V+ Image credit This challenging river has big water, numerous continuous rapids, and portages. Don’t be stupid and let your wisdom, humility and experience guide you as to choose not running certain sections on the river. Image credit So all the best to you all raring to be dumped from your rafts by the feral rapids of these raging rivers!