Rishikesh is passé, head to this new destination for an exhilarating white water rafting experience

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I think it was 2 months back when my journalist friend Nilotpal Ray Choudhury had done a show on Bogamati and I happened to see it on the Assamese news channel he works for. That very moment I had made up my mind that I had to visit this place. I did and the experience was so awesome that I had to share about this place with you all.

Bornadi river is the new Rishikesh for White water rafting and has been in news for all the good reasons. The Bornadi river flows through Bogamati which is a beautiful place located near the Indo- Bhutan border in the Baksa district of Assam. Nestled among thick dense forest in the foothills of Bhutan, it mesmerizes any nature lover with its beauty. It is surrounded by lush green tea gardens all around. I was awestruck for sure. The scenic beauty of the place had been attracting a lot of picnickers and travelers specially during the winters.

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Apart from the picturesque beauty, Bogamati serves as a perfect adventure sports destination. White water rafting is the main attraction in Bogamati and is quite popular. It has been attracting adventure junkies not only from different parts of the country but also from other parts of the world. The Bornadi river offers both high energy rapids to laid back floats making the experience an exciting one. The whirling and the turbulent rapids up to Grade II makes it a perfect place to feel the adrenaline rush in you. Even the amateur rafters can try their hand in this as safety is not a concern. Proper safety measures are taken to avoid any mishaps. The breathtakingly beautiful landscape adds to the experience of the rafting. The best season for white water rafting in Bogamati is from June to October. I am pretty sure that soon Bogamati will be in the list of top places in India for White water rafting.

Along with white water rafting, trekking in less trodden roads can also be done. It’s a perfect recipe for rejuvenation of mind, body and soul. Bogamati is also a rich habitat of butterflies. It also is full of unexplored flora and fauna, which makes Bogamati a little heaven. The place is surrounded Campsites are available on request which will give you an opportunity to spend the night on nature’s lap. Whether you want to catch up with your friends, or quality time with your family, or some soul searching with self, Bogamati will sure not disappoint you.

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The Green trek adventures are behind this initiative of bringing in adventure tourism in Bogamati. The members of the group have been working tirelessly to develop and improve this destination. They leave no stones unturned to keep the visitor’s experience an unique and a happy one. The best part about this place is the community engagement in the tourism activities which allows you to be a part of their culture and society. Bogamati is a place which will give you the taste of many communities and tribes living together. There are a lot of tribal villages in and around the place where homestays are offered and that is a beautiful opportunity to learn about their culture and lifestyle. Community engagement in tourism activities have a lot of social relevance as it helps the locals of that place to earn some extra bucks where no other commercial activities can easily penetrate. As a traveller, one of the best things I enjoy you get to learn and know about a new culture. So next time you crave for some adventure, Bogamati is your answer!!

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How to reach?

Nearest airport is Guwahati. From Guwahati its around 100 kilometres and is very well connected with good roads.

Contact:

Phone: 09678410485

08638315980

Website: greentrekadventure.com