Arunachal Pradesh ,one of the most sparsely populated states of India, covers an area of 83743 sq. Kms. This region acquired an independent political status in January 20, 1972, when it was declared as Union Territory under the name of Arunachal Pradesh. The state of Arunachal Pradesh Bill was passed by the Parliament in 1986 and with effect from February 20, 1987 Arunachal Pradesh became the 24th state of Indian Union.

It is a land of lush green forests, deep river valleys and beautiful plateaus. The land is mostly mountainous with the Himalayan range along the northern borders criss-crossed with ranges running north-south. These divide the state into five river valleys: the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Siang, the Lohit and the Tirap. All these are fed by snow from the Himalayas and countless rivers and rivulets

The magic behind River Rafting also referred, as white water River Rafting is the extreme and long-lasting thrills in the raging rivers. The rivers in the upper Himalayan range are among the best in the world for river rafting sports, with many highs & lows. This variation of the region challenges the body and spirit of the river runner. The river cuts against the rocky banks, crash into rocks, crevices and breaking into white water rapids, foaming, swirling, and falling in a thunderous noise. India has an appealing array of river rafting regions, which suits both amateurs and professionals.

The remoteness of Arunachal Pradesh has not been overtaken by the urban ethics. Yet the harmony between the advancement and traditions is nowhere as clearly revealed as in this state. Most of Arunachal Pradesh has pristine jungles, deep gorges and remote villages.

The mighty Brahmaputra cascading down the heights of elephantine beauty across Tibet into the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh is an exciting experience for the river rafters. Though inaccessible, Arunachal Pradesh is the ultimate destination, a rafter can look forward to.

The Major River Raftings Spots in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh India is the ultimate choice of the adventurous explorers due to its inaccessibility and remoteness. The river Brahmaputra, one of the greatest rivers in the world, offers a 10 day expedition through dense rainforests, tribal habitations and some great white water. The river Subansari, the biggest tributary of the Brahmaputra also offers a spectacular 4-5 day expedition through deep gorges and some of the remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh India.

The main rivers of the state are the mighty Brahmaputra and its tributaries, the Lohit and the Subansari.

Cautions & Essentials For River Rafting in Arunachal Pradesh
If you are interested in River Rafting, than you need to be a normal healthy person and without any fear of water. Many tourist agencies and state departments also conduct courses in river rafting.

Carry dry bags or boxes to secure small personal items you may bring with you and it usually also have room to accommodate an extra layer of clothing. Be sure to take any necessary prescription medications such as inhalers, bee-sting kits, insulin etc. Avoid taking your car keys, wallets, cell phones etc. with you for the rafting trip. Also take along sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap to secure them and a camera. Disposable waterproof cameras are easily available, easy to take along with you and take good quality pictures.

Appropriate rafting gear on most rivers during the summertime is a simple swimsuit, nylon shorts, tennis shoes or sandals, and a hat. Spring and autumn rafting trips are the ones that require additional clothing. In any case be sure to dress in layers so that you can easily add or remove articles, as you need. Avoid cotton clothing while rafting, except in summers as cotton takes away the warmth from your body. Wool, polyester fleece and other synthetic materials will keep you warmer and will dry faster than cotton. Many rafting clubs have wetsuits available on hire.