River rafting expedition commences in Paddar

Rafters enjoying rafting in Chenab River at Gulabgarh in Kishtwar on Thursday.  —Excelsior/Tilak Raj
Rafters enjoying rafting in Chenab River at Gulabgarh in Kishtwar on Thursday.  —Excelsior/Tilak Raj

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

Kishtwar, May 2: Adventure enthusiasts and stakeholders, including Asikini Adventures and Extreme Adventures have joined hands with the District Administration Kishtwar to organize a thrilling River Rafting expedition at Chenab River near Gulabgarh Paddar here today.
The event aims to promote adventure tourism and support adventure tourism operators in the area. A circus for the locals and children, along with tent houses, has been installed to enhance the recreational experience for attendees.
The two-week-long river rafting expedition has attracted adventure lovers and enthusiasts from across the region to enjoy the exhilarating spate of the Chenab River alongside the Gulabgarh bank.
Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav, CEO Kishtwar Development Authority Dr Rishi Kumar Sharma, SDM Paddar Amit Kumar, ACD Kishtwar Phulail Singh among other officers and officials were present on the occasion.  DC Kishtwar shared words of encouragement with the stakeholders and adventure enthusiasts for the expedition.