8 Best River Rafting Destinations In Asia

1. Ganga River, Rishikesh, India

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2. Ayung River, Bali, Indonesia

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3. Tuyang River, Philippines

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4. Upper Yangtze River, China

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5. Bhote Koshi River, Nepal

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6. Chao Phraya River, Thailand

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7. Mekong River, Laos

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8. Kameng River, Arunachal Pradesh, India

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