PANAJI
Nilesh Cabral, Chairman of GTDC said, “White water rafting is a water sport adventure activity that has become very popular during the monsoons. Both tourists and local Goans have been availing of this facility during the last three years and we are confident that the 2016 edition will also get an overwhelming response.With the monsoons in full gusto, the department promises fun for the whole family on river Mhadei even if one does not know swimming. A raft, the rapids and the stunning forested wilderness of the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect monsoon getaway.The river rafting facility will be available from July to October 2016 subject to availability of rapids and adequate water currents, and suitable weather conditions. There will be two trips beginning at 9.30 am and 2.30 pm every day. The rafting activity is open to both adults and children above 12 years.White water rafting activities are carried out in accordance with the internationally accepted norms. The instructors are highly trained and operations are run with a safety first policy. Each passenger will be provided with safety equipments like life jackets, paddles following the instruction sessions from experts. Charges are fixed at `1,800 per head. The total charges with transportation from Panaji (Paryatan Bhavan) is `2,500 per head and from Calangute Residency `2,600 per head.
